Asian Markets Trading Mixed

Following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, Asian stock markets are trading mixed on Friday, as traders react to a raft of economic data from Japan, including GDP data. They also seemed reluctant to

Sensex, Nifty See Modest Gains In Cautious Trade

Indian shares were seeing modest gains in cautious trade on Friday ahead of RBI's interest-rate decision and crucial U.S. jobs data due later in the day.

European Shares To Open Higher As Investors Await US Jobs Report

European stocks may open on a positive note Friday as investors await the all-important U.S. jobs report that could have a significant impact on the outlook for interest rates ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary

European Economic News Preview: Germany Final Inflation Data Due

Final consumer price data from Germany is the only major economic report due on Friday, headlining a light day for the European economic news. At 2.00 am ET, Destatis is scheduled to issue Germany's final inflation data

Australian Dollar Rises Against Majors

The Australian dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the late Asian session on Friday.

CPSC Recalls: Stain Remover, UTVs, String Lights, Vacuums, Mattresses, Plush Toys

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission or CPSC has announced recalls including 2.7 million bottles of Wet & Forget stain removers, as well as certain Utility-Terrain Vehicles, string lights, vacuums, mattresses,

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Inch Slightly Higher

First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits inched slightly higher in the week ended December 2nd, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday. The report said initial jobless claims ticked up

Solid Biosciences Says FDA Grants Fast Track Designation For Gene Therapy Candidate SGT-003

Life sciences company Solid Biosciences Inc. (SLDB) announced Thursday that it has received Fast Track Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for SGT-003, the company's next-generation Duchenne

BrainStorm Cell Says FDA Meeting Provides Clear Path For Planned Phase 3b Trial Of NurOwn In ALS

BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (BCLI) announced Thursday the completion of a productive meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss NurOwn, its investigational treatment for amyotrophic

UBS Board Approves Execution Of UBS-Credit Suisse Merger

Swiss banking giant UBS AG (UBS) announced Thursday its Board of Directors has approved the execution of a merger of UBS AG and Credit Suisse AG. Following approvals from their respective Boards, both entities have