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Nikkei Index Boosted by Weaker Yen and Tech Rally
Japan's Nikkei 225 index share average concluded Monday's trading session on a high note as a weaker yen boosted export-related stocks and technology shares regained momentum. Closing 0.54% up at 38,804.65, the benchmark inde
FTSE 100 Rises as European Indices Climb
The FTSE 100 started the week cautiously. On Monday, June 24, 2024, the index initially fell around 0.1% to 8,229.75. On Friday, London’s blue-chip index declined by 0.42%, falling over 34 points lower at 8237.72. Elsewhere,
Malaysia’s Tech Stocks Showing Growth
On Bursa Malaysia, the top 7 tech names by market cap are largely made of firms in the semiconductor business, which is no surprise with the ascent of international demand.
BYD Stock An EV Gainer Through 2024 – Who Is Trimming Here?
BYD stock has had an upwards 2024, as so many of it's EV industry fall by the wayside. With the bankruptcy filings of Fisker barely inked, and
THG and Frasers Group Team Up: Myprotein Range to Land in Sports Direct Stores
THG PLC (LON: THG) announced a major partnership with Frasers Group (LON: FRAS) on Monday, which encompasses several areas to strengthen both companies' offerings. The agre
RELX Share Price (LON: REL) Setting All Time Highs As AI Adds To Sentiment
The RELX share price (LSE:REL) has continued to take out new highs in recent days, with the latest mark of 3,622 representing both 52 we
SoftBank Targets AI Supremacy
Masayoshi Son, the founder of SoftBank Group (TYO: 9984), once again emphasised the company's goal to become a dominant force in the field of
Kroger Outperforms in Q1, Stock (NYSE: KR) Rising In Premarket
The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), one of the largest grocery retailers, shared its first-quarter results, surpassing analysts’ earnings expectations. As the company was busy delivering strong financial numbers, KR share price has add
UK Regulators Scrutinise HPE-Juniper Deal
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE).
FTSE 100 Index Dips As Retail Rebounds and Rate Speculation Continues
The FTSE 100 index is down almost 1% through the early part of trading today, as the FTSE 250 index experiences a more modest decline of 0.65%. The UK market behaviour comes on the heels of an unexpectedly strong rebound in r
Britvic Rejects Second Carlsberg Acquisition Proposal
Beverage company Britvic PLC (LON: BVIC) confirmed Friday that it has received a second takeover proposal from Carlsberg Group on June 11, 2024. This cash offer valued Brit
PayPal Appoints Srini Venkatesan as New CTO
In a strategic move to reinforce its technology leadership, PayPal Holdings, Inc. has announced the appointment of Srini Venkatesan as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective from June 24. Srini Venkatesan joins Pay
Vodafone Shares Climb 5% This Week – Here’s Why
Bucking a recent downward trend, Vodafone (LON: VOD) shares gained around 5% this week. This positive movement comes with help from Deutsche Bank resuming coverage of the telecom giant with a Buy rating.
Meta Stock Price (NASDAQ: META) Closes Back Above $500 As Target Upgrade Hits
Meta stock price (NASDAQ: META) may be finding a new level of support, out of previous resistance in the upper $490 range, as the stock added 0.44% on the day, and 0.23% in the after hours session. This uptick brings the clos
KOSPI Index Closes At Multi Year Highs As South Korea Unveils EV Plan
As the KOSPI index closed on 52 week highs, South Korea has unveiled an ambitious plan to expedite its transition to electric vehicles (EVs). This initiative reflects a strategic move aimed at reducing carbon emissions and ca
Taiwan Semi Stock (NYSE: TSM) Get’s Matching $200 Price Target Upgrades
Analysts at both Bernstein and Susquehanna have revised their price targets for the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, with TSMC stock (NYSE: TSM) now holding a matching target at both. Following a detailed evaluatio
Bank of England Decision Looming Keeps UK Markets In Hold Pattern
UK markets are bracing themselves for the upcoming Bank of England interest rate decision, while corporate news, such as NatWest's acqu
EU Semiconductor Targets Hitting Speed Bumps – Large Project Pipeline Remains
As leading semiconductor stocks continue to boost markets in the US and Asia, the European Union's grand vision to bolster its o
Ryanair: Analysts Cautious Following ‘Disappointing’ Commentary
Ryanair (LON: RYAAY), the European budget airline known for its aggressive pricing strategy, is facing scrutiny from analysts, with one citing "disappointing" commentary from select low-cost airlines and package holiday opera
EU Electric Car Sales Dip Amid Subsidy Cuts – Germany Leading
In May, the European Union (EU) witnessed a decline in sales of new battery-electric vehicles, falling 12% compared to the same month last year. This downturn is especially pronounced in Germany, where sales plummeted by 30%.