World stocks hit another record, oil up in big data week
Global stocks again hit a record high and oil rose on Tuesday, as markets shrugged off concerns about rising inflation and looked ahead to U.S. data later in the week that should offer a major clue to the health of the world economy.
World stocks hit another record, crude up in big data week
Global stocks again hit record highs and oil rose on Tuesday, before European and U.S. data that should this week offer major clues on the health of the world economy.
ProSieben CEO: better off alone but open to merger interest
The chief executive of ProsiebenSat.1 Media (PSMGn.DE) said on Tuesday he was aware of the interest of international media companies in merging with the German broadcaster, and would not close his mind to any reasonable idea.
Asian stocks at month high ahead of U.S. jobs data, gold rises
Asian stock markets rose on Tuesday while gold flirted near five-month highs ahead of European and U.S. data this week that will likely offer clues on the health of the global economy.
Wall St Week Ahead Betting against volatile stock market makes comeback as summer nears
Some investors are revisiting a popular trade that has largely been out of favor since last year’s market tumble: betting against stock market turbulence.
Analysis: Early or late cycle? Fast-running bull market unnerves investors
Will history’s longest-ever bull market be followed by one of the shortest?
Exxon loses board seats to activist hedge fund in landmark climate vote
A tiny hedge fund dealt a major blow to Exxon Mobil Corp on Wednesday, unseating at least two board members in a bid to force the company’s leadership to reckon with the risk of failing to adjust its business strategy to match global efforts to combat climate change.
HK’s Next Digital shares soar as trading resumes after Jimmy Lai assets frozen
Shares in jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai’s Next Digital Ltd (0282.HK) soared on Thursday, the first day of trading after a suspension of longer than a week following a freeze in the pro-democracy activist’s assets under the national security law.
World stocks to rise modestly, correction unlikely
World stocks will continue to rise this year on robust economic and earnings recoveries but any quickening of inflation would temper that enthusiasm, according to Reuters polls of analysts, a majority of whom said a near-term correction was unlikely.
GameStop, AMC extend rallies, gouging short sellers
Shares of GameStop (GME.N) and cinema operator AMC Entertainment (AMC.N) rallied to their highest levels in months on Wednesday, with some market-watchers saying the recent surge was forcing bearish investors to unwind their bets against the video game retailer.
