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Tokyo market splits as Nikkei sets closing record

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Tokyo stocks ended mixed on Monday as the Nikkei Stock Average closed at a fresh record high, supported by gains in heavyweight technology shares, while the broader market weakened. The 225 issue Nikkei rose 604.83...
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Nikkei falls as caution returns to Tokyo stocks

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TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as investors pulled back after a powerful relief rally, with renewed concern over Middle East tensions and higher oil prices prompting a more defensive tone across the Tokyo market. The...
Trump pressures Fed to cut rates amid tariff fallout
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Trump pressures Fed to cut rates amid tariff fallout

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U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling for his removal and blaming the central bank’s leadership for delaying interest rate cuts. Trump's comments, made both online and...
MicroStrategy spends billions on bitcoin while reducing staff
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MicroStrategy’s bitcoin holdings top $45 billion in market value

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MicroStrategy, now operating under the name Strategy, has significantly reduced its workforce while aggressively expanding its bitcoin holdings. The company disclosed in its audited 2024 annual report, filed Tuesday, that it cut 20.7% of its...
European stocks hit record highs amid Ukraine peace hopes
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European stocks hit record highs amid Ukraine peace hopes

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European stock markets surged to record highs on Monday, driven by strong gains in defense stocks as political leaders in the region prepared for an emergency summit on the Ukraine war. The pan-European STOXX 600...
Nvidia shares rise as Alphabet boosts AI investments for 2025
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Nvidia shares rise as Alphabet boosts AI investments for 2025

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Nvidia's stock surged over 4% on Wednesday, rebounding from last week's sell-off as concerns over China's DeepSeek AI model failed to dampen Big Tech's spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure. The stock's rise follows Alphabet's announcement...
H&M shares fall as fourth-quarter sales miss forecasts despite profit gains
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H&M shares fall as fourth-quarter sales miss forecasts despite profit gains

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Shares of H&M fell on Thursday after the Swedish fashion retailer reported lower-than-expected fourth-quarter sales, despite a slight increase in full-year operating profit. The company cited the later timing of Black Friday as a factor...
Magnificent Seven tech giants dominate market in historic rise
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Magnificent Seven tech giants dominate market in historic rise

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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to begin his second term, the U.S. stock market is entering a unique and unprecedented phase, defined by historic gains and high levels of concentration. The S&P 500 achieved its...
Dow jumps 351 points as chip stocks rally following Foxconn revenue report
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Dow jumps 351 points as chip stocks rally following Foxconn revenue report

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U.S. stocks surged on Monday, rebounding from last week’s declines as gains in semiconductor stocks led the rally. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 351 points, or 0.8%, while the S&P 500 advanced nearly 1.3%....
Modon and ADNOC Gas register AED2.66 billion in ADX trades
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Modon and ADNOC Gas register AED2.66 billion in ADX trades

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MENA Newswire News Desk: The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) executed 15 large direct transactions today, involving shares from ADNOC Gas Plc and Modon Holding PSC. The total value of these deals reached AED2.66 billion,...