S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs as data supports Fed easing
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices hit record closing highs on Wednesday, powered mainly by technology stocks as markets digested…
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Nasdaq unit explores private IPOs for startup stakes
Nasdaq Inc’s private market subsidiary is seeking to be the first in the United States to offer companies the option…
Australia gets rare premium in first green bond
Australia has commanded a premium for its first sovereign green bond, as investors are drawn by the nation’s credible framework…
Bursa Malaysia closes lower on profit-taking
Bursa Malaysia closed lower, but the key index remained above the 1,600 psychological level. The decline was primarily due to…
Bursa Malaysia closes higher on bargain hunting
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia closed higher on bargain hunting for stocks currently priced lower than usual after yesterday's profit-taking, said an analyst.
Billionaire Richard Li’s FWD Group revives Hong Kong IPO plan, sources say
HONG KONG/SYDNEY: Billionaire Richard Li has revived plans to list pan-Asian insurer FWD Group in Hong Kong, said three people with…
Sunway joins FBM KLCI constituents, replaces AMMB Holdings
KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Bhd has been included as one of the 30 constituents of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI)…
FBM KLCI, regional indices push higher on rate cut hopes
KUALA LUMPUR: Investors remained bullish on the FBM KLCI as hopes the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates in September…
Asia stocks rally as rate cut bets gather momentum; ECB in focus
SINGAPORE: Asian shares gained on Thursday on rising expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve will likely cut interest rates in September, while…