International News
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Asia report: China, Hong Kong rise on mixed day for region
Friday 07 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets showed a mixed performance on Friday as investors reacted to India's interest rate decision and Japan's latest household spending data. Read More
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German industrial production slumps by more than expected
Friday 07 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - German industrial production slumped in December, official data showed on Friday, as Europe's biggest economy ended 2024 on the back foot. Read More
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US close: Stocks mixed after earnings barrage
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - US stock markets were searching for direction on Thursday following a barrage of blue chip corporate earnings that received a mixed reaction from investors, while labour-market data... Read More
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Europe close: FTSE 100 and DAX hit records as earnings impress
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - European stock markets rose strongly on Thursday on the back of some well-received blue chip earnings, with record highs registered in London and Frankfurt. Read More
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US open: Stocks mixed as traders digest corporate earnings
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Thursday as corporate earnings took centre stage. Read More
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US jobless claims shoot past expectations
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at an accelerated pace in the week ended 1 February, according to the Labor Department. Read More
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Peloton raises full-year guidance after Q2 beat
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Peloton's share price raced ahead on Thursday after the fitness equipment maker impressed with a strong set of second-quarter sales figures an upgrade to full-year forecasts. Read More
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Weight-loss drugs swell revenues at Eli Lilly
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Eli Lilly and Company posted a surge in fourth-quarter revenues on Thursday, fuelled by strong demand for its blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs. Read More
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Maersk shares surge despite weaker 2025 earnings outlook on tariff fears
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Danish shipping giant Maersk surged on Thursday after the firm posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter profits, but warned annual earnings would be lower due to geopoli... Read More
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US pre-open: Futures little changed as Q4 earnings take centre stage
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Thursday as corporate earnings took centre stage. Read More
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Honeywell to break itself up in three-way split
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - US industrial conglomerate Honeywell is to break itself up, it was confirmed on Thursday, following pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management. Read More
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Carlsberg 'satisfied' with solid 2024, but growth to slow this year
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Danish brewing titan Carlsberg on Thursday posted annual profit growth at the top end of guidance, with the stock rising strongly as investors shrugged off forecasts for a slight sl... Read More
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Eurozone retail sales fall more than expected
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Retail sales across the eurozone failed to grow for the third straight month in December as food, drinks, and tobacco volumes dropped sharply. Read More
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Asia report: Markets rebound from recent weakness
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher on Thursday, rebounding from recent volatility despite lacklustre earnings from major US technology firms. Read More
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Honda merger talks with Nissan 'basically over' - report
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - The planned mega-merger between auto giants Honda and Nissan appeared to have run off the road after disagreements on how it should be structured, media reports stated on Thursday. Read More
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Societe Generale posts sharp uptick in fourth-quarter profit
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - French banking giant Société Générale reported a sharp increase in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, driven by a rebound in its domestic retail banking unit and a strong trading pe... Read More
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Pernod Ricard cuts sales guidance on macro, geopolitical outlook
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - French drinks giant Pernod Ricard has scaled back its full-year outlook, citing ongoing macro challenges and rising geopolitical uncertainties. Read More
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Decline in EZ building activity eases in Jan but outlook remains 'bleak' - PMI
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - The decline in eurozone construction activity eased to its slowest pace in almost two years, although new orders continued to fall markedly amid a bleak outlook, according to a surv... Read More
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German factory orders rebound strongly
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Factory orders in Germany rebounded strongly in December after two months of declines, according to data out on Friday from Destatis, the Federal Statistical Office. Read More
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US close: Stocks higher as traders shrug off tariff concerns
Wednesday 05 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Wednesday as market participants seemed to look past tariff concerns that rocked markets earlier in the week. Read More
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