International News
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Walmart to buy smart TV maker Vizio in $2.3bn deal
Tuesday 20 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - Walmart said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy Vizio in a $2.3bn deal. Read More
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US pre-open: Futures trade lower following Presidents' Day break
Tuesday 20 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Tuesday as market participants prepared to return from the Presidents' Day long weekend. Read More
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Asia report: Markets mixed as China trims five-year interest rate
Tuesday 20 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets closed with a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors digested the impact of a key lending rate decision from China's central bank. Read More
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PBoC trims five-year loan prime rate more than expected
Tuesday 20 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - Rate-setters in China took decisive steps to bolster its property market on Tuesday, by implementing the first cut in its benchmark five-year loan prime rate since June. Read More
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Europe close: Stocks little changed in calm trading
Monday 19 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - European shares ended Monday on a mixed note with US markets closed for the Presidents Day holiday. Read More
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German economy now likely in recession - Bundesbank
Monday 19 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - Germany's Bundesbank warned on Monday that Europe's largest economy was now likely in recession, with external demand weak, consumers remaining cautious, and domestic investment bei... Read More
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Asia report: Markets mixed as China returns from Lunar New Year
Monday 19 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - Equity markets in the Asia-Pacific region saw a mixed performance on Monday, as traders in China returned from a long holiday. Read More
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Europe close: Stocks end week mostly higher
Friday 16 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - European stocks extended gains Friday, even as investors digested hotter-than-expected US inflation data. Read More
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US producer prices rise more quickly than anticipated in January
Friday 16 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wholesale prices in America rose more quickly than anticipated last month. Read More
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US open: Stocks lower as traders digest January PPI figures
Friday 16 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading kicked off with some losses early on Friday as market participants digested some fresh inflation data. Read More
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US consumer confidence steady in February
Friday 16 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - Consumer confidence in the U.S. was little changed in early February, albeit after two months of large gains, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed. Read More
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General Atlantic and Stone Point to buy HireRight in $1.65bn deal
Friday 16 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - HireRight said on Friday that it has agreed to be bought by General Atlantic and Stone Point Capital after the private equity firms raised their offer for the employee screening com... Read More
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US pre-open: Futures mixed ahead of PPI data
Friday 16 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Friday as market participants awaited some fresh inflation data. Read More
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Asia report: Stocks jump as Nikkei heads towards all-time high
Friday 16 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - Markets across the Asia-Pacific region saw significant gains on Friday, with Hong Kong emerging as the leader, closely followed by Japan and South Korea. Read More
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Nike to axe over 1,600 jobs as it trims its expenses
Friday 16 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - Sportswear giant Nike announced plans to reduce its workforce by about 2% overnight, equating to more than 1,600 jobs, as part of a cost-cutting initiative following a year of weake... Read More
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EDF returns to profit on higher electricity prices
Friday 16 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - French nuclear operator EDF said on Friday it had swung back into the black, boosted by higher electricity prices. Read More
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US close: Stocks higher following data onslaught
Thursday 15 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks closed higher on Thursday as major indices tried to get their recent rally back on track. Read More
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US open: Stocks mixed as traders digest data points
Thursday 15 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Thursday as major indices struggled to continue their recent winning streak. Read More
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US retail sales drop sharply at the start of the year
Thursday 15 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - Americans reined in their spending unexpectedly at the start of 2024. Read More
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Philly Fed index jumps in February
Thursday 15 Feb 2024
(Sharecast News) - Factory sector activity in the mid-Atlantic region improved significantly in February, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed. Read More
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