Search market news

Japan's Nikkei Average Rises 2%

Dow Rises 0.9% to 52,080 as Nasdaq 100 Falls 0.6%

U.S. stocks diverged by midday Thursday: the Dow gained about 459 points to 52,080, while the Nasdaq 100 fell 0.6% to about 29,783. The report cited hot inflation and rate-hike fears alongside a sell-off in chip and AI-hardware stocks.

Global Equities Roundup: Market Talk

The latest Market Talks covering Equities. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires throughout the day. 0204 GMT - Malaysia's Budget 2027 is expected to offer policy support to favor domestic manufacturing and strengthen the automotive supply chain, says Affin Hwang IB analyst Afifah Ishak in a note. This should be

Japan's Nikkei rises on Wall Street gains, crude oil dip

Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, buoyed by overnight gains on Wall Street and a decline in crude oil prices. The Nikkei advanced 0.2% to end the morning session at 70,081.53, while the broader Topix climbed 0.4% to 4,163.61.

Japan's Nikkei Rises on Wall Street Gains, Lower Crude Oil

Japan's Nikkei share average advanced 0.2% to 70,081.53 in morning trade, buoyed by overnight gains on Wall Street and a decline in crude oil prices. The broader Topix climbed 0.4% to 4,163.61.

Japan's Nikkei rises nearly 2% as AI-linked shares track US semiconductor rally

By Junko FujitaJapan's Nikkei share average rose nearly 2% on Wednesday, with AI-linked stocks tracking gains in US semiconductor firms, while lower oil prices overnight lifted economy-sensitive stocks.The Nikkei TVC:NI225 closed 1.94% higher at 66,753.72, after briefly rising more than 2%.The broa…

Japan’s Nikkei rises 1.3% as AI-related shares track US semiconductor rally

Nikkei added 1.3% to 66,342.71 by 0204 GMT; Topix gained 0.6% to 4,067.98, boosted by AI and economy-sensitive stocks.

Asian shares fall as oil rises and Treasury yields climb

Major Asian, US and European stock indexes were lower, while bonds and the dollar were mixed. The report also showed Brent crude higher and gold at a more than seven-week low.

Global stocks fall as oil rises, Treasury yields extend gains

Major stock indexes fell, with the MSCI world gauge down 0.83%, as oil prices resumed their rise and Treasury yields extended gains. Spot gold dropped 3.5% to a more than seven-week low.

Japan's Nikkei gives up gains on caution ahead of Micron earnings

The Nikkei ended the morning session 0.05% lower after rising as much as 1% earlier. The broader Topix edged up 0.16%.

Nikkei rises 0.3% as oil eases and Fed decision reassures

Japan’s Nikkei closed up 0.3% at 64,136.25, with sentiment supported by lower crude oil prices and a largely expected U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision.

Japan's Nikkei rises as SoftBank rebounds from AI-led selloff

By Junko FujitaJapan's Nikkei share average climbed as technology investor SoftBank Group rebounded from a selloff in the previous session, while traders reassessed calls by executives in U.S. artificial intelligence companies for a slowdown in AI development.The Nikkei TVC:NI225 recouped early los…