Asian Shares Gain As Apple Beats Earnings Expectations

Asian stocks rose broadly on Friday, with tech shares leading the charge following Apple's quarterly earnings beat and massive buyback program.

DAX Inches Higher On ECB Rate Cut Hopes

German stocks were modestly higher on Friday after European Central Bank policymaker Yannis Stournaras said he sees three rate cuts in 2024.

CAC 40 Gains Led By Banks

French stocks traded higher on Friday, as encouraging bank earnings outweighed weak data showing that France's industrial production declined unexpectedly in March after rebounding in the previous month.

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows Slightly To $69.4 Billion In March

The U.S. trade deficit edged slightly lower in the month of March, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday. The Commerce Department said the trade deficit narrowed to $69.4 billion in March

Howmet Aerospace Boosts FY24 Outlook; Guides Q2 Well Above View - Update

While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) raised its adjusted earnings and revenue guidance for the full-year 2024 and provided guidance for the second quarter, well

OECD Raises Global Growth Forecasts

The Organization for Economic and Co-operation and Development on Thursday lifted the global growth forecast for this year and next despite some substantial concerns about the outlook. The Paris-based think tank raised

Accenture To Acquire Brazilian Creative Agency SOKO For Undisclosed Terms

Accenture plc (ACN) announced Thursday it has agreed to acquire Brazilian creative agency SOKO. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The completion of the acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and

U.S. Labor Productivity Increases Modestly In Q1, Labor Costs Spike

A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed labor productivity in the U.S. increased by less than expected in the first quarter of 2024. The Labor Department said labor productivity rose by 0.3 percent

U.S. Factory Orders Surge In Line With Estimates In March

New orders for U.S. manufactured goods surged in line with economist estimates in the month of March, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday. The Commerce Department said factory orders

Canadian Market Modestly Higher Around Noon

The Canadian market is up in positive territory around noon on Thursday, led by gains in industrials, real estate and energy sectors. Investors are largely reacting to quarterly earnings updates, and the undertone is a