Australian Market Sharply Lower

Australian shares are trading sharply lower on Wednesday, extending the slight losses in the previous session, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 falling below the 7,800 level, following the broadly negative cues from global

Soft Start Likely For Indonesia Stock Market

The Indonesia stock market on Tuesday ended the three-day slide in which it had stumbled almost 220 points or 3 percent. The Jakarta Composite Index now sits just above the 7,205-point plateau although it's expected to

Thai Stock Market May Take Further Damage On Wednesday

The Thai stock market on Tuesday snapped the two-day winning streak in which it had picked up almost 10 points or 0.7 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just shy of the 1,380-point plateau and the losses

Swiss Franc Slides As Swiss Retail Sales Unexpectedly Fall

The Swiss franc weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Tuesday, after data showed that Switzerland's retail sales decreased unexpectedly in February after recovering in the previous month.

Eurozone Manufacturing Activity Contracts Most In 3 Months

The euro area manufacturing activity shrunk the most in three months in March despite signs of positive momentum building in output, new orders and business sentiment, a survey compiled by HCOB and S&P Global showed on

Krispy Kreme Offering Limited Time, All-new 'Total Solar Eclipse Doughnut'

Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) announced Tuesday a special limited time, all-new "Total Solar Eclipse Doughnut" To help Americans celebrate Monday's total solar eclipse.

Nurix Therapeutics Says Gilead Sciences Extends Ongoing Strategic Collaboration By Addl. Two Years

Biopharmaceutical company Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. (NRIX) announced Tuesday that Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) has elected to extend the research term of the companies' ongoing collaboration, originally established in

SLB To Acquire ChampionX In All-Stock Deal; To Return $7 Bln To Shareholders Over Next Two Years

Oilfield services company Schlumberger Ltd., doing business as SLB (SLB), and ChampionX Corp. (CHX) announced Tuesday a definitive agreement for SLB to purchase ChampionX in an all-stock transaction.

UK Mortgage Approvals Hit 17-Month High

UK mortgage approvals increased more than expected to a 17-month high in February as markets expect interest rate cuts this year. Mortgage approvals for house purchases rose to 60,400 in February from 56,100 in January,

Bay Street Likely To Open On Cautious Note

Lower U.S. futures and subdued European stocks point to a somewhat cautious start for Canadian shares on Tuesday. Firm crude oil and bullion prices could trigger some strong buying in energy and materials stocks and