FTSE 100 Marginally Higher In Cautious Trade
(RTTNews) - U.K. stocks were slightly higher on Thursday after four days of losses.
The benchmark FTSE 100 was up 0.1 percent at 8,278 after falling 0.4 percent on Wednesday.
Churchill China shares slumped 7.4 percent after the pottery giant reported a 7.8 percent drop in revenue to £40.6 million for the first half of 2024.
Emerging markets-focused asset manager Ashmore Group rallied nearly 3 percent after reporting a relatively positive set of final results.
Homebuilder Vistry Group surged 7.1 percent after an announcement that it would buy back shares worth 130 million pounds ($171 million).
Associated British Foods plunged 5 percent after the Primark owner said wet weather put a dampener on its second-half retail sales.
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Malaysia Bourse: Support Expected At 1,600 Points
The Malaysia stock market has moved lower in two straight sessions, sinking almost 30 points or 1.9 percent in that span. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just above the 1,600-point plateau although it's tipped to bounce higher on Friday.
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5s 16 dakika önce
Japan Stock Market May Find Traction On Friday
The Japanese stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, stumbling more than 475 points or 1.3 percent along the way. The Nikkei 225 now rests just above the 39,600-point plateau although it's likely to stop the bleeding on Friday.
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5s 31 dakika önce
South Korea Shares May Be Stuck In Neutral On Friday
The South Korea stock market has moved higher five straight sessions, accelerating more than 120 points or 4.8 percent along the way. The KOSPI now sits just above the 2,520-point plateau although it's due for profit taking on Friday.
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5s 46 dakika önce
Japan Household Spending Data Due On Friday
Japan will on Friday release November numbers for household spending, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Spending is expected to slip 0.9 percent on month and 0.8 percent on year after rising 2.9 percent on month and falling 1.3 percent on year in October.
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6s 16 dakika önce
TSX Ends Marginally Up After Lackluster Session
The Canadian market settled marginally up on Thursday, lifted by gains in materials stocks. Activity was subdued almost right through the day's session as investors largely stayed away on the sidelines, awaiting Canadian and U.S. jobs data, due on Friday.
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6s 18 dakika önce
Canadian Market Up Marginally In Lackluster Trade
Canadian stocks are moving in a tight band in lackluster trade on Thursday as investors look for directional clues. Trading volumes are quite thin as U.S. financial markets are closed today in honor of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died in late December at age 100.
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8s 59 dakika önce
Swiss Market Ends Modestly Higher
The Switzerland market, which stayed positive save for a few minutes at the start of the session on Thursday, closed modestly higher, in line with markets across Europe.
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9s 52 dakika önce
European Stocks Close On Firm Note
European stocks closed broadly higher on Thursday with those from the mining sector turning in a fine performance thanks to higher metal prices. A sell-off in retail stocks, tariff threats by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, and persisting concerns about inflation limited markets' upside.
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