U.K. stocks were slightly lower on Tuesday as investors fretted about China\'s economic recovery and priced in the impact of a likely second term for former President Donald Trump. The benchmark FTSE 100 was down 0.1 percent at 8,175 after falling 0.9 percent on Monday. Miners slipped as copper prices eased on concerns about weakening...
European stocks fell in cautious trade on Tuesday after analysts warned the euro area\'s economy, including the zone\'s gross domestic product, could be impacted if Donald Trump were to win the presidential election in November. Investors were also reacting to the results of a survey that showed German investor morale worsened more than expected in...
German economic confidence declined for the first time in a year in July amid weak exports, political uncertainty and the lack of clarity about the future monetary policy, survey data from the ZEW economic research institute showed Tuesday. The economic sentiment index fell sharply to a four-month low of 41.8 in July from 47.5 in...
Bank of America Corp. (BAC) reported Monday that net income applicable to common shareholders for the second quarter declined to $6.58 billion from last year\'s $7.10 billion, with earnings per share decreasing to $0.83 from $0.88 in the prior year. On average, 18 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report earnings of...
The Malaysia stock market on Friday halted the three-day winning streak in which it had gained almost a dozen points or 0.7 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just shy of the 1,620-point plateau although it\'s likely to bounce higher again on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive, with...
The Singapore stock market has finished higher in four straight sessions, collecting more than 90 points or 2.8 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,500-point and it\'s tipped to open in the green again on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive, with bargain hunting...
The Taiwan stock market on Friday wrote a finish to the seven-day winning streak in which it had surged almost 1,500 points or 6.3 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just beneath the 23,920-point plateau although it may find traction on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive, with bargain hunting...
The China stock market has moved higher in two straight sessions, collecting more than 30 points or 1 percent in that span. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 2,970-point plateau and it\'s expected to open to the upside again on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive, with bargain...
The Hong Kong stock market has moved higher in consecutive trading days, rallying more than 800 points or 4.5 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 18,290-point plateau and it\'s got a positive lead again for Monday\'s trade. The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive, with bargain...
European stocks were subdued on Monday after three straight sessions of gains. A cautious undertone prevailed as an attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump\'s life injected fresh uncertainty into an already tumultuous presidential campaign. On the positive side, Eurostat data showed industrial production in the euro area fell less than expected in May. Seasonally...