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Crude oil in focus as export and stockpile reports divergeReports on crude oil exports, U.S. stockpiles and geopolitical risk point in different directions, leaving the near-term picture unsettled.
Nasdaq Shares Rise as Attention Turns to Upcoming Quarterly ReportThe exchange operator's stock gained while market reports noted it outpaced peers and several listings-related notices circulated.
US stocks end higher as technology leads gains, S&P 500 up 0.6%The S&P 500 inched up 0.6% to 7,757.17 on Wednesday; 280 of the 499 US stocks we track advanced and 218 declined.
European stocks close higher, STOXX Europe 600 up 0.9%5 of 5 major European indices rose on Wednesday. The DAX 40 did best (+1.3%) and the Cboe UK 100 did worst (+0.2%).
Asian stocks close mixed, KOSPI up 3.3% and CSI 300 down 1.0%3 of 6 major Asian indices rose on Wednesday. The KOSPI did best (+3.3%) and the CSI 300 did worst (−1.0%).
Equifax Shares Jump After Quarterly Results and Updated GuidanceMarket reports say the credit reporting company's stock climbed sharply on a strong trading day following its latest quarterly results.
Copper premium set at record as supply and demand reports divergeReports say a major producer set a record European copper premium, while other coverage points to African supply and Chinese import flows.
European indices slip as chip shares and French politics weighMajor European benchmarks closed lower, with reports pointing to weakness in chip stocks and political unrest in France, though one report described the DAX as edging hig...
DaVita Shares Fall Sharply as Dialysis Reform Proposal SurfacesReports link a steep drop in the kidney care company's stock to a proposed federal plan aimed at overhauling the dialysis market.
Gartner Shares Rise Sharply as Reports Weigh What Drove the MoveMarket reports say Gartner stock climbed on a strong trading day, with one outlet noting it outpaced competitors and another asking what is behind the surge.
Crude oil reports diverge as diplomacy hopes meet supply riskReports on crude oil point in different directions, with some citing falling prices on diplomatic hopes and others citing multi-month highs tied to attacks.
General Motors Shares Fall After Profit Outlook Draws AttentionMarket reports say General Motors shares dropped sharply as a profit outlook disappointed and investors turned toward upcoming quarterly results.
Dow Outpaces S&P 500 and Nasdaq as Healthcare Leads US StocksThe Dow rose more than a percent while the S&P 500 added a little and the Nasdaq finished roughly flat, with healthcare strength cited as the main driver.
Hasbro Shares Jump After Quarterly Beat and Raised OutlookMarket reports say the toymaker climbed sharply after quarterly results topped views and its outlook was lifted, with trading-card sales cited as a highlight.
Crude oil slips as traders watch Middle East diplomacyReports say crude prices turned lower after Brent crossed $111 a barrel, with diplomatic signals in the Middle East cited as a factor.
Twilio Shares Rise as Coverage Weighs Growth Against ValuationMarket commentary on Twilio focused on its competitive position and valuation after the stock gained 5.29 percent in the latest session.
Sandisk Shares Rise Sharply as Chip Stocks Draw AttentionMarket reports say Sandisk stock jumped, with one outlet noting a gain of 7% during a session when chip names were in focus.
Wall Street closes higher, S&P 500 up 0.3%The S&P 500 edged higher 0.3% to 7,712.57 on Tuesday; 398 of the 498 US stocks we track advanced and 99 declined.
European stocks finish mixed, STOXX Europe 600 down 0.1%1 of 5 major European indices rose on Tuesday. The SMI did best (+0.8%) and the CAC 40 did worst (−0.4%).
Asian stocks end lower, ASX 200 down 0.3% and KOSPI down 3.7%0 of 5 major Asian indices rose on Tuesday. The ASX 200 did best (−0.3%) and the KOSPI did worst (−3.7%).
News briefs are written from our own market data and, for some company stories, summarised from public headlines. Educational only, not financial advice.