Japan Manufacturing Sector Weakens Further In December - Jibun

The manufacturing sector in Japan continued to contract in December, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from Jibun Bank revealed on Friday with a flash Performance of Manufacturing Index score of 47.7.

China Stock Market Due For Support On Friday

The China stock market has moved lower in back-to-back sessions, slumping almost 45 points or 1.5 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just beneath the 2,960-point plateau although it may stop the

Hong Kong Shares Have Solid Lead For Friday's Trade

The Hong Kong stock market has moved higher in two of three trading days since the end of the three-day losing streak in which it had fallen almost 260 points or 1.6 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the

Swiss Franc Drops As SNB Leaves Rate Unchanged

The Swiss franc moved down against its major counterparts in the European session on Thursday, as the Swiss National Bank kept its benchmark rate unchanged amid easing inflation, but warned that "uncertainty remains

Switzerland's Central Bank Retains Key Rate, Cuts Inflation Outlook

The Swiss National Bank kept its benchmark rate unchanged on Thursday and turned more dovish as it lowered the inflation forecast and altered the policy stance on forex interventions. The SNB Governing Board, chaired by

Glaukos Says FDA Oks NDA For Single Administration Per Eye Of IDose TR 75 Mcg

Pharmaceutical company Glaukos Corp. (GKOS) announced Thursday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its New Drug Application (NDA) for a single administration per eye of iDose TR (travoprost intracameral

Pfizer Closes $43 Bln All-cash Acquisition Of Seagen

Pfizer Inc. (PFE) announced Thursday the successful completion of its acquisition of biotechnology company Seagen Inc. (SGEN). Pfizer completed its acquisition of all outstanding common stock of Seagen for $229 in cash

LiveOne Aims Additional Cost And Expense Reductions; To Cut Addl. 25% Staff By Year-End

Technology platform LiveOne, Inc. (LVO) announced Thursday that as part of its focus on profitability and generating cash from operations on a consolidated basis, LiveOne is implementing additional cost and expense

Bay Street Looks Headed For Bright Start

Higher Canadian and U.S. futures, firm European markets and rising commodity prices point to a bright start for the Canadian market on Thursday.

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Drop To 202,000

The Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly decreased in the week ended December 9th.