Oil prices rose more than 1% on Thursday, recouping losses from the previous day on a smaller-than-expected rise in crude oil inventories in the United States, although the gains were capped by uncertainties over cuts by major oil producers.
(RTTNews) - The Indonesia stock market has moved higher in consecutive trading days, surging almost 290 points or 5 percent along the way. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just above the 5,650-point plateau and it's predicted to open higher again on Thursday.
(RTTNews) - The Japanese stock market is notably higher on Thursday following the overnight rebound on Wall Street and on optimism that more global central banks will respond to the coronavirus outbreak with stimulus packages.
Gold prices were little changed on Thursday as stronger equities and upbeat U.S. data countered fears that the fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak would slow the global economy.
Hudson Technologies (HDSN) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.25 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.13. This compares to loss of $0.19 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
Philippine annual inflation slowed for the first time in four months in February as the costs of food, transport and utilities eased, the statistics agency said on Thursday.
(RTTNews) - The Australian stock market is advancing on Thursday following the overnight rebound on Wall Street and on optimism that more global central banks will respond to the coronavirus outbreak with stimulus packages.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday announced proposals making it easier for firms to raise capital via online platforms before they meet a requirement to register with the agency - a lengthy and costly process.
(RTTNews) - The Hong Kong stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, sliding almost 70 points or 0.3 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 26,220-point plateau although it figures to stop the bleeding on Thursday.
The dollar found its footing on Thursday as upbeat jobs data helped it recoup a little of its slide against the euro and it steadied on the yen after the U.S. Federal Reserve's surprise rate cut.
Wells Fargo is not complying with the terms of multiple settlements related to its sales scandal, according to a Congressional report released on Wednesday that also faulted regulators for failing to aggressively enforce the agreements.
(RTTNews) - The China stock market has climbed higher in three straight sessions, advancing more than 130 points or 4.3 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now rests just above the 3,010-point plateau and it's expected to add to its winnings again on Thursday.
Japan's western prefecture of Shiga reported its first coronavirus infection as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reaffirmed its commitment to starting the Tokyo games on schedule in July.