Nasdaq 100

Hang Seng, CSI 300 lead Asian markets higher, Nikkei extends gains to 5th day

Asian stock markets were trading in the green on Friday, influenced by positive cues from Wall Street overnight and amid growing expectations that major central banks, including the US Federal Reserve, may lower interest rates in the first quarter. T...

Long US100: bullish breakout from descending channel with fundamental support drives uptrend momentum

Explained: why ‘Protected Bitcoin ETFs’ are a potential game-changer for crypto markets

The cryptocurrency market has long been characterised by its volatility, making Bitcoin a high-reward and high-risk asset. A new class of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), branded as “Protected Bitcoin ETFs,” is set to reshape this narrative....

Dow Jones and S&P 500 rise as Wall Street eases on Trump’s actions; Apple dips, 3M soars

Wall Street interpreted President Donald Trump’s initial comments and actions on international trade as less severe than expected, leading to a rise in the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Tuesday. At the time of writing, the Dow Jones Industria...

Asian stocks soar ahead of Trump inauguration: Hang Seng up 2%, Nikkei teases 39,000

Asian stock markets are trading mostly higher on Monday, buoyed by positive cues from Wall Street on Friday and renewed optimism about potential interest rate cuts. However, traders remain cautious ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugurat...

US stock futures mostly flat as markets eye key earnings, economic data

US stock futures showed mixed movement on Thursday morning, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures posting gains, bolstered by Bank of America’s strong quarterly results. Meanwhile, Dow futures dipped slightly as investors awaited critical eco...

S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as key tech stocks fall; US Steel shares jump, Moderna stock tanks

US stocks saw a decline on Monday as investors continued to unload key tech shares that have been driving the bull market. The S&P 500 fell by 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average stood out as the relati...

Asian stocks slip sharply after strong US jobs data: Hang Seng dips below 19,000

Asian markets opened the week on a cautious note, as stronger-than-expected US payroll data dampened hopes for early Federal Reserve rate cuts. The robust labour market report pushed bond yields higher, raising concerns over equity valuations and add...

Is there a good reason to buy Cathie Wood’s ARKK ETF?

The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) stock continued its underperformance in 2024, returning just 8%. In contrast, the Nasdaq 100 and the S&P 500 indices returned 25% and 24%, respectively. The ARKK ETF remains 65% below its highest level in 2021. So, i...

Asian stocks wobbly on Thursday: Nikkei down 1%, Hang Seng flat

Asian stock markets traded mostly lower on Thursday, taking mixed cues from Wall Street amid persistent uncertainty over interest rates. The sentiment was influenced by US jobs data, which provided a mixed picture of the labour market, and Federal Re...

Dow Jones drops, S&P flat on Fed uncertainty; Maplebear Rallies, Exxon and Shell slump

US equity benchmarks were mixed on Wednesday as stronger than expected employment data raised concerns over future pace of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.  At the time of writing, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.3%, while the S&...

Asian stocks jittery over uncertain rate outlook: Hang Seng slips over 1%,

Asian stock markets exhibited a mixed performance on Wednesday, as strong US economic data clouded the outlook for rate cuts in 2025. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan edged down 0.2%, reflecting a cautious trading envi...

Nvidia CEO at CES 2025: key takeaways from Jensen Huang’s speech

At CES in Las Vegas on Monday, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang made a slew of AI announcements. In his keynote address, Huang highlighted the company’s advancements in AI, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and gaming chips. In this article, we bring y...

Hang Seng, China’s CSI 300 slip after US action; Japan’s Nikkei surges over 2%

Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday despite an overnight rally in technology shares on Wall Street. Stocks in China and Hong Kong drop after US action China’s Shanghai Composite Index and blue chip CSI 300 were having a volatile session at the...

Dow and S&P 500 rise on Trump’s softer tariff stance; FuboTV soars 170%, auto stocks climb

Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Monday after last week’s losses as a report suggested that the incoming Trump administration could adopt a less aggressive tariff stance.  Major stocks also rose as chip stocks in the US gained on Mond...

Asian stocks mixed on Monday: Nikkei deep in red, Hang Seng trades flat

Asian stocks showed mixed performance on Monday, despite a sharp rebound in US equities on Friday, driven by strong technological sector gains. China and Hong Kong markets trade flat China’s Shanghai Composite index traded flat as US-China trad...

S&P 500, Dow edge higher but face weekly losses; Cerence soars 120%, alcohol stocks slide

US equity benchmarks moved higher on Friday amid better manufacturing data from the country.  At the time of writing, the S&P 500 index was 1% higher, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.6%. The Nasdaq Composite moved higher abou...

Asian stocks edge higher on Friday: Hang Seng jumps 1%, ASX up 0.5%

Asian stock markets were trading mostly higher on Friday, shrugging off the negative cues from Wall Street overnight. Gains in materials and energy stocks, supported by firm metal and crude oil prices, provided a boost to the region. Additionally, an...

Asian stocks dip sharply on Thursday: Hang Seng slips 300 points

Asian stock markets were largely in the red on Thursday, reflecting a cautious sentiment after negative cues from Wall Street. Traders are awaiting regional economic data due later this week, while some investors booked profits following recent marke...

MicroStrategy joins Nasdaq 100 while Sol Strategies enters CSE 25 index

On the same day, two prominent companies have gained recognition for their market performance and strategic initiatives. MicroStrategy, the business intelligence firm known for its substantial Bitcoin holdings, has entered the prestigious Nasdaq 100...