Thursday , 18 December 2025

Stocks

China tech stocks rise as analysts turn positive after selloff

Bloomberg Chinese internet stocks rallied in Hong Kong on Tuesday after some brokers started to turn optimistic on the sector and said investors were making an attempt to find a bottom in prices after the recent selloff. The Hang Seng Tech Index rose 2.5%, the most in nearly two weeks, to snap a three-day losing streak. The sector bellwether Tencent …

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Stocks drift; commodities slump on stimulus, virus

Bloomberg Stocks were steady with US futures on Monday, while commodities tumbled as investors weighed concerns about a pullback in stimulus and a resurgence in the fast-spreading delta virus variant. The Stoxx 600 Index traded little changed as gains in technology firms offset declines in energy shares and miners. Crude oil extended last week’s decline — its worst since October …

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Money fleeing China stocks may overlook India: UBS

Bloomberg Investors pulling out of China due to the recent regulatory crackdown may overlook India, where stocks are looking pricey after their climb to successive records, according to UBS Group AG. “The perception of risks in China has gone up and may lead investors to take out money and deploy it into other emerging markets,” Sunil Tirumalai, head of India …

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Bitcoin, Ether hit highest since mid-May over sentiment

Bloomberg Bitcoin and Ether reached their highest levels in more than two months after a major Ethereum upgrade and even in the face of uncertainty over crypto rules in the US infrastructure plan. Bitcoin gained as much as 3.1% to $45,328 on August 8, its highest level since May 18. Ether increased as much as 3.5% to $3,191, gaining for …

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Stocks loved in pandemic get wrath of profit misses

Bloomberg Internet stocks, food delivery companies and online retailers are paying a heavy price for any earnings disappointment. Companies from Asos Plc to Zalando SE and Logitech International SA have all suffered steep stock-market losses in Europe after their results in the past month. It’s a fact that makes companies with sky-high valuations look increasingly volatile, and shows that investors …

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European stocks post best week since March on profits

Bloomberg European stocks closed steady at a record, posting their biggest weekly gain in five months, as traders assessed a better-than-expected increase in US payrolls and positive earnings against delta variant risks. The Stoxx 600 Europe Index ended flat in London at a historical high, bringing the week’s gain to 1.8%. Banks were the best performers, with ING Groep NV …

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Kenyan shilling all set for its longest losing streak

Bloomberg Kenya’s shilling is on track for its longest stretch of weekly losses this year, despite the central bank’s efforts to prop up the currency, as concerns about a surge in Covid-19 infections spurred dollar buying by importers. The East African nation’s currency was trading little changed at 108.72 against the dollar by 9:30 am in the capital, Nairobi, poised …

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Stocks rise, futures steady as China concerns ease

Bloomberg Stocks in Europe rose on Wednesday as concerns over China’s gaming and technology clampdown eased, countering lingering worries about the spread of the Covid-19 delta strain and its effect on the global recovery. Technology shares led the charge as the Stoxx Europe 600 index climbed for a third day to a fresh record. The travel and leisure sector also …

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Tech stocks fuel HK reprieve rally as China money returns

Bloomberg The return of Chinese investors and bargain hunters in tech stocks is giving Hong Kong’s equities market a reprieve from weeks of relentless selling. The Hang Seng Index advanced 0.9% on Wednesday, led by a rebound in technology giants including Tencent Holdings Ltd, after Chinese state media moderated its criticism of the sector. BYD Co Ltd jumped 8.3% on …

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Stocks gain as earnings offset fresh China clampdown worries

Bloomberg Stocks in Europe extended a record advance on Tuesday as positive earnings from some of the region’s biggest companies helped offset fresh concerns about China’s clampdown on the gaming and technology sector. Energy shares led a modest gain in the Stoxx Europe 600 index after BP Plc followed its Big Oil peers by increasing dividends and share buyback, while …

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