Capital Markets & Currencies

The Nikkei 225 index rose 1.1 per cent to 57,956.92 in early trade on Wednesday, after touching an intraday peak of 58,047.89.

Japan’s Nikkei share average sets record high as AI disruption fear eased

[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share price average set a record high on Wednesday as investor apprehension over artificial intelligence disruption eased while the yen weakened.

The Kospi opened Wednesday's session up 0.89 per cent at 6,022.7 points.

South Korea’s Kospi stock index tops 6,000 for first time

The index has risen 43 per cent so far this year

OCBC reports a 3% increase in net profit for the fourth quarter, driven by a surge in non-interest income.

Companies & Markets

Stocks to watch: OCBC, Sembcorp, Genting Singapore, Ho Bee Land, SBS Transit

[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Feb 25):

The Stoxx 600 index reversed earlier declines to close 0.2 per cent higher at 629.14 points on Tuesday.

Capital Markets & Currencies

European shares close higher but trade uncertainty lingers

EUROPEAN shares rose against a backdrop of broader market gains on Tuesday, tracking increased risk appetite on Wall Street, although investors awaited clarity on US trade policy after last week’s str...

All three major US stock indexes posted solid gains during Tuesday's session.

Capital Markets & Currencies

US stocks: Wall Street bounces back, ending higher on renewed tech vigor, easing AI concerns

[NEW YORK] Wall Street closed higher on Tuesday, with tech stocks leading the charge as renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence offset concerns over potential disruptions caused by the nascent ...