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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%).
NRG Energy Falls 4.21% as Dividend News Meets Weak TradingShares of the utilities company slipped while reports noted a quarterly dividend announcement and continued questions about power demand.
Crude oil climbs as supply risks draw trader attentionReports describe crude oil prices rising or holding near recent highs as traders weigh supply risks and shipping concerns.
Datadog shares jump on Monday as reports cite an upgrade after a skidSeveral reports say Datadog stock rose on Monday, with one noting the shares were looking to snap a 5-day skid after an upgrade.
Palantir shares gain on Monday as reports cite a Knox cloud partnershipReports say Palantir shares rose on Monday, with one linking the move to a partnership with Knox for federal cloud software.
Netflix stock edges lower on Monday as reports point to a 52-week lowReports say Netflix shares dipped on Monday and hit a 52-week low, while the end of Ransom Canyon is drawing attention and searches.
Amazon stock rises on Monday after a Morgan Stanley upgrade, reports saySeveral reports link Monday's gain in Amazon shares to a Morgan Stanley upgrade, with one noting the stock is heading into earnings.
Natural gas prices climb as Middle East tensions and cold weather lift demandReports point to geopolitical tension, colder conditions and strong export flows as drivers, while other reports note softer flows and a pullback in futures.
Meta Shares Slip as Reports Weigh Ad Strength and Brazil ScrutinyMarket coverage on Meta Platforms mixed views of its advertising business with reports of scrutiny in Brazil over Instagram account restrictions.
European indices close higher despite French political unrestMajor European benchmarks ended the session in positive territory, though reports differ on whether political turmoil in France weighed on sentiment.
Nasdaq Stock Edges Higher as Results Date Is Set for October 22Shares of Nasdaq, Inc. closed slightly higher while reports noted an upcoming results date and a lowered target on the stock.
Wall Street ends higher as technology leads gains, S&P 500 up 0.4%The S&P 500 edged higher 0.4% to 7,690.73 on Monday; 174 of the 499 US stocks we track advanced and 323 declined.
Crude oil hovers near a five-month high as reports weigh supply risksReports describe crude oil near five-month highs, with Middle East supply fears and Russian sanctions relief pulling in different directions.
Moderna draws Monday attention after a 7.82% fall on FridayReports say Moderna's stock was back in the headlines on Monday, with an index change and a fund trade among the items.
European stocks finish lower, STOXX Europe 600 down 0.8%0 of 5 major European indices rose on Monday. The SMI did best (−0.2%) and the DAX 40 did worst (−1.2%).
Asian stocks end mixed, KOSPI up 1.8% and Nifty 50 down 1.1%2 of 5 major Asian indices rose on Monday. The KOSPI did best (+1.8%) and the Nifty 50 did worst (−1.1%).
Wall Street ends lower as the Nasdaq falls 2.15% and volatility jumpsUS stocks closed lower on Friday, led down by the Nasdaq, while the VIX fear gauge rose by more than a fifth.
Oil prices stay high as conflict keeps supply tight, reports saySeveral outlets report that crude oil prices are being held up by global conflicts and tight supply, and energy shares rose on the last trading day.
Twilio shares fall about 11% as tech stocks sell offTwilio dropped sharply on Friday as a broad technology sell-off hit software and communications names, according to market reports.
CrowdStrike heads for its worst drop in 22 months despite a first-quarter beatCrowdStrike shares fell on Friday, with Stocktwits reporting that the first-quarter beat was not big enough for some bulls.
News briefs are written from our own market data and, for some company stories, summarised from public headlines. Educational only, not financial advice.