International News
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Mondelez exploring Hershey takeover - report
Monday 09 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Snacks and sweets company Mondelez International is reportedly exploring an acquisition of US chocolate maker Hershey Co, in a potential deal that would create a food giant with com... Read More
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US pre-open: Futures lower as S&P 500 comes off third consecutive winning week
Monday 09 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the opening bell on Monday as the S&P 500 comes off its third consecutive winning week. Read More
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Eurozone investor confidence hits 13-month low as outlook worsens
Monday 09 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Investor confidence in the eurozone weakened to its lowest level in 13 months in December, according to Sentix, on the back of gloomy economic data from Germany and political turmoi... Read More
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Beijing commits to 'more proactive' stimulus measures
Monday 09 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - China's leadership committed to "more proactive" fiscal measures and a moderately looser monetary policy for 2025, it emerged overnight on Monday, in a bid to bolster domestic consu... Read More
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Asia report: Markets mixed as Beijing promises more fiscal stimulus
Monday 09 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Markets in the Asia-Pacific region showed a mixed performance on Monday, with Hong Kong leading gains following China's announcement of "more proactive" fiscal policies and a "moder... Read More
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Omnicom in mega-merger talks with Interpublic - reports
Monday 09 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Two of the biggest global advertising players, Omnicom and Interpublic, are in discussions over a $30bn merger that would create the world's largest advertising group, it emerged on... Read More
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China CPI fall indicates stimulus measures failing to have an impact
Monday 09 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Chinese inflation fell to its lowest level in five months indicating that recent stimulus measures from the government had failed to stimulate demand in the world's second-biggest e... Read More
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US close: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new highs after solid jobs data
Friday 06 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both hit new record highs on Friday after solid economic data reinforced expectations for a quarter-point cut in interest rates at the Federal Reserve's next ... Read More
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Europe close: Stocks mostly in the black, France outperforms
Friday 06 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - European shares were mostly higher on Friday, but ended the day off their best levels following stronger than expected readings for hiring and inflation expectations in the US. Read More
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US non-farm payrolls rise more quickly than expected in November
Friday 06 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Hiring in the US rebounded a tad more strongly than expected last month, once the impact from hurricanes and strikes in October had passed. Read More
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US consumer confidence hits seven-month high, inflation expectations rise
Friday 06 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Consumer confidence in the US rose for a fifth month running in December, the results of a closely followed survey revealed. Read More
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US open: Stocks higher following NFP report
Friday 06 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Friday as market participants digested a slightly better-than-expected nonfarm payrolls report. Read More
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Puig withdraws Charlotte Tilbury make-up spray, shares slump
Friday 06 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Puig shares slumped on Friday after the Spanish fashion and beauty company said a batch of Charlotte Tilbury make-up spray was being withdrawn from the market due to a quality issue... Read More
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US pre-open: Futures slightly lower ahead of NFP reading
Friday 06 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Friday as major indices retreated from their record highs a day earlier. Read More
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Asia report: Markets mostly fall, China pops ahead of conference
Friday 06 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets displayed a mixed performance on Friday, with Chinese stocks leading gains ahead of an anticipated policy meeting, while other regional markets tracked Wall Str... Read More
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Eurozone GDP growth picks up in Q2
Friday 06 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Economic output in the euro area rose more quickly over the three months ending in September than over the preceding quarter, as Germany skirted recession and aggregate demand in Ir... Read More
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German industrial production falls unexpectedly in October
Friday 06 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - German industrial production fell unexpectedly in October, due to declines in energy production and the automotive industry, according to official data published on Friday. Read More
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US close: Stocks retreat from record highs ahead of payrolls data
Thursday 05 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - US stocks were in the red on Thursday with all three Wall Street benchmarks pulling back from record highs. Read More
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Europe close: Stocks rise for sixth day despite French uncertainty
Thursday 05 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - European stocks rose for the sixth straight day on Thursday, helped by an impressive surge in Milan and Madrid, though political instability in France kept a lid on gains. Read More
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US open: Stocks mixed following solid gains in previous session
Thursday 05 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Thursday following solid gains in the previous session. Read More
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