TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly slipped Thursday, as the region’s main stock market in Tokyo stayed closed for the New Year’s holidays. Investors remained cautious amid worries about what President Donald Trump might mean for policy changes, while the political uncertainty in South Korea added to a wait-and-see mood. Australia’s S&P/ASx 200 rose 0.4% […]
South Korea’s retail investors are flocking to US equities, betting a stock market rally will continue in the second Donald Trump presidency and frustrated by years of poor share performance at home. Holdings of US stocks by the country’s investors reached a record $112.1bn at the end of 2024, according to Korea Securities Depository data, […]
As global markets experience fluctuations, with U.S. consumer confidence declining and major stock indexes showing mixed performance, investors are seeking opportunities that offer potential growth despite uncertain conditions. Penny stocks, though often considered speculative, can present valuable opportunities when backed by strong financials and sound fundamentals. In this article, we explore three promising penny stocks […]
Markets are notoriously unpredictable, and as Wall Street disclosures will often warn, “past performance does not guarantee future results.” While the previous statement is undoubtedly true, it does mean that investors should not rely on past data to make more educated decisions. After all, savvy investors understand that long-term profitability is all about understanding odds […]
55m agoWed 1 Jan 2025 at 11:49pm Markets snapshot ASX 200: +0.2% to 8,176 points Australian dollar: Down to 61.89 US cents Wall Street: Dow -0.1% S&P 500 -0.4% Nasdaq -0.9% Europe: Dax -0.4% FTSE +0.6% Spot gold: -0.1% $US2,638.00/ounce Iron ore: flat to $100.97 a tonne Brent crude: +1.1% to $US74.83/barrel Bitcoin: +1% to […]
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on the last day of trading for the year on Dec. 31, 2024 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stock futures were slightly higher as trading got underway for 2025, with hopes that the market can regain the momentum that propelled […]