International News
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Europe close: Stocks end mixed despite dovish ECB
Thursday 25 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - European shares ended Thursday's session in mixed fashion despite more dovish than expected messaging on the interest rate outlook out of European Central Bank boss Christine Lagard... Read More
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Microsoft to lay off 1,900 from its gaming division
Thursday 25 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - Microsoft is set to reduce its workforce in the gaming division by approximately 1,900 employees, it emerged on Thursday, according to an internal company memo reported by CNBC. Read More
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US open: Stocks gains after GDP data, airlines jump
Thursday 25 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose strongly on Thursday morning in New York, with the Dow and S&P 500 both at fresh record highs, after GDP data came in ahead of forecasts. Read More
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Jobless claims rise but labour market remains resilient
Thursday 25 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - Initial claims for unemployment benefits in the US rose more than expected last week, according to data released on Thursday by the Department of Labor, though the long-term trend r... Read More
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ECB stand pat, committed to lowering inflation to 2.0%
Thursday 25 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - Rate-setters in Frankfurt stayed put on policy at their latest policy meeting, but reiterated their determination to return inflation to 2.0% in timely fashion. Read More
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Nokia posts slump in Q4 profit, announces €600m buyback
Thursday 25 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - Nokia shares surged on Thursday as it posted a slump in fourth-quarter sales and profit but said there were signs of stabilisation in the market and announced plans for a €600... Read More
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US economy grew more than expected in Q4
Thursday 25 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - US GDP expanded more than anticipated in the last three months of 2023, complicating the picture for interest rates as the Federal Reserve has to contend with stronger-than-expected... Read More
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Asia report: Stocks rise on China reserve ratio cut
Thursday 25 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets saw a rise in stock values across the board on Thursday, with China and Hong Kong leading the gains following an announcement from the People's Bank of China. Read More
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US pre-open: Flat start expected ahead of GDP data, earnings
Thursday 25 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were pointing to a flat start on Wall Street on Thursday as markets tread water at record highs with investors adopting a cautious tone in light of mixed corporate ... Read More
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German business sentiment deteriorates further in January - Ifo
Thursday 25 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - German business sentiment deteriorated further in January, according to a survey released on Thursday by the Ifo Institute. Read More
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US close: Dow falls but S&P 500 hits another record
Wednesday 24 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - Stocks finished mixed on Wednesday with the Dow slipping into the red by the close, but the S&P 500 notching its fourth straight record close, helped by strong earnings from Netflix... Read More
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Europe close: Stoxx 600 at two-week high as DAX hits new record
Wednesday 24 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose strongly on Wednesday as stimulus measures in China and solid corporate earnings lifted Germany's benchmark index to a record high, as investors largely shrugge... Read More
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US open: Stocks rise as earnings lift sentiment
Wednesday 24 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose on Wednesday morning in New York as investors digested a barrage of corporate earnings and stimulus measures to boost China's economy. Read More
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US open: Stocks hit new record highs on solid earnings
Wednesday 24 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - US stocks rose on Wednesday morning in New York as investors digested a barrage of corporate earnings and stimulus measures to boost China's economy. Read More
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DuPont sinks as Q1 outlook disappoints
Wednesday 24 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - DuPont shares sank in pre-market trade on Wednesday after the company's outlook for the first quarter fell short of analysts' expectations, as it pointed to destocking and weak dema... Read More
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China's central bank to trim reserve requirements
Wednesday 24 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - China's central bank is to cut the amount of cash lenders must hold, it was confirmed on Wednesday, the latest move designed to bolster the country's ailing economy. Read More
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Puma shares drop as FX movements hit Q4 sales
Wednesday 24 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Puma dropped sharply on Wednesday after the German sports apparel group reported a drop in fourth-quarter sales which it put down to a weakening Argentinian peso. Read More
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Ifo cuts German growth forecasts
Wednesday 24 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - A leading economic think tank has trimmed its growth forecasts for Germany, it was confirmed on Wednesday, in response to government plans to cut spending. Read More
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Asia report: Markets mixed after wave of regional data
Wednesday 24 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - Markets in the Asia-Pacific region saw a mixed trading session on Wednesday, with positive performances being led by Hong Kong. Read More
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US pre-open: Futures rise on Netflix earnings, China stimulus
Wednesday 24 Jan 2024
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were pointing to a positive start on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 poised to hit another record high on the back of strong quarterly earnings from Netf... Read More
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