Shares in European Renewable Companies Rise After Revised US Senate Bill
Shares in European renewable energy companies rose on Wednesday after the U.S. Senate passed a revised budget bill the previous day which was more positive for wind power compared to an earlier version.U.S. President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" makes it harder to develop wind and solar energy projects in the U.S.
Investors assess US-Canada Trade Talks and TSX increases
Investors assessed the revival in trade talks between Washington & Ottawa. The S&P/TSX Composite index rose 0.2% to 26733.42 point, logging its fourth consecutive quarter of positive growth. Donald Trump called off Friday's trade talks over Canada’s digital services tax that targets U.S. tech firms. He described it as a "blatant" attack.
The U.S. Senate has preserved some tax credits for renewable energy in the Trump bill
The shares of U.S. renewable-energy firms showed mixed results in the early trading on Monday after the U.S. Senate passed President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill. The final version of the bill preserved tax credits for solar leases -- an arrangement in which a third party…
Wall St. drops sharply as Iran strikes back at Israel's attack
Wall Street closed sharply lower Friday, after Iran fired missiles towards Israel in response intensive Israeli strikes designed to cripple Tehran's nuclear weapons-building capability. Israel's military spokesperson said that missiles fired by Iran were the cause of the explosions and sirens heard across the country.
Wall St. falls after Israel's attacks on Iran reduce risk appetite
Wall Street's major indexes dropped on Friday, after Israel hit a number of nuclear facilities and rocket factories in Iran. This escalating tensions shook the oil-rich Middle East. It also undermined global investor confidence. Israel's attack was to prevent Tehran from developing an atomic bomb, and Iran has threatened harsh retaliation.
Australian shares end five-day rally after miners drag; Woolworths increases consumer staples
Australian shares fell on Thursday, ending a five-day rally, as mining stocks weighed down the benchmark. Consumer staples rose, led by Woolworths, the country's largest grocer, which reported better-than expected third-quarter sales. By 0040 GMT, the S&P/ASX 200 Index was down 0.1% to 8,116.10 point. The benchmark index rose by 0.7% on Tuesday.
Equinor Q1 profits rise more than expected
Equinor announced a higher than expected increase in its first quarter profit on Wednesday. This was boosted by an increase in European gas prices compared to the same period last year. Equinor's poll of 20 analysts predicted that the Norwegian oil and gas company would earn $8.51 billion in January-March…
Panic selling hits Australian energy stocks; Woodside, Santos slump
Australian energy stocks were hit hard by fears of further oil price declines after U.S. president Donald Trump's tariffs roiled global markets. The energy subindex fell 7.6% at 0434 GMT and plunged to its lowest level since November 10, 2020. It was on course for its worst day in more than five years.
US tech and retail stocks lead the rout following Trump's tariff blow
Apple, Walmart and Nike are among the U.S. megacap tech companies that led to a global meltdown after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs. The fears about a cost spike across many industries were heightened by these new tariffs. The tariffs threaten to disrupt the global trade order and upset businesses.
Australian shares gain modestly as commodities support
Australian shares rose on Monday and hovered below the important 8,000-level as commodities fueled a slight recovery in the benchmark index after a selloff in the previous session amid market uncertainty. As of 2341 GMT, the S&P/ASX 200 was up 0.2% to 7963.8. The benchmark index fell 1.8% on Friday to close below 8…
Nine Entertainment is the top gainer among Australian shares.
Australian shares rose Friday on the back of gains in energy and mining stocks, as well as strong commodity prices. Nine Entertainment was the biggest gainer, after Domain Holdings Australia, which owns 60%, received a purchase offer. As of 0026 GMT, the S&P/ASX 200 was up by 0.1% to 8,333.1. The benchmark index has lost 2.6% in the first week.
European shares rise on the back of energy stocks; US tariffs are in sight
European shares rose slightly Monday, as energy stocks gained support. Markets also weighed the fears of a trade war after President Donald Trump warned that he would impose tariffs for all steel and aluminum imports to the United States. As of 8:10 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 Index was up by 0.3%.
Australian shares are led higher by banks and retailers.
Australian shares followed Wall Street's rise on Thursday. Financial stocks and consumer discretionary companies led the charge, after investor concerns about a global war of trade began to fade. As of 2350 GMT, the S&P/ASX 200 Index rose by 0.9% to 8,490.7. The benchmark closed Wednesday 0.5% higher.
TSX reaches 5-week highs as US trade tariffs are held back
Investors expressed relief at the news that President Donald Trump would not impose immediate U.S. tariffs on Canada. The Toronto Stock Exchange S&P/TSX Composite Index closed up 103.66, or 0.4% at 25,171.58, marking its fifth consecutive day of gains, and highest closing level since December 13.
Australian shares flat: Rio Tinto drags down miners after merger talks
Australian shares were flat on Friday. Gains in healthcare companies were offset by losses among miners. Rio Tinto fell on speculation about early merger talks with London listed smaller rival Glencore. S&P/ASX 200 index fell marginally 0.1% at 8,322.2 points as of 2322 GMT. The benchmark…
Australia shares are up; banks offset mining and energy stock losses
Investors took their cues from Wall Street's performance and boosted Australian shares for the fourth consecutive day. Gains in banks offset losses in energy and mining stocks. By 2338 GMT, the S&P/ASX 200 Index had risen 0.4% to 8,289.1 point. The benchmark closed Monday 0.1% higher.
Banks assist in the recovery of Australian shares; energy and miners lag behind
The Australian share market ended its five-day loss streak on Tuesday, as gains in the banking sector outweighed losses in mining and energy stocks. Investors around the world pondered whether U.S. policy will ease beyond this week. By 2335 GMT, the S&P/ASX 200 Index rose 0.2% to 8264.9. The benchmark index ended Monday 0.6% lower.
Australia shares are dragged down by mining and bank stocks; local job data is in focus
Investors remained cautious as they awaited the local jobs data, which is due on Thursday. This will be a crucial metric for gauging the central bank’s timeline to cut rates. S&P/ASX 200 Index fell 0.3% at 8372.1 points as of 1124 GMT. The benchmark index fell by 0.4% on Monday. Investors…
European clean energy stocks fall as Trump wins the presidency
After Donald Trump's election as president of the United States on Wednesday, shares in European clean-energy groups plunged. Investors were worried about a possible dismantling by the United States of its support for renewables. Trump pledged to cancel offshore wind projects via an executive order his first day of office…
Ampol, Australia's top stock loser, reaches record highs on the benchmark
The Australian share market reached a new record on Tuesday. This was due to the broad gains made by heavyweight miners as iron ore prices rose. However, Ampol, Australia's largest fuel retailer, suffered the biggest losses after a lower production figure. S&P/ASX 200 Index rose 0.6% by 2329 GMT to 8,305.5 after reaching a record-high of 8,307.2.
