Why Bright Smart stock surged over 82% on Ant Group deal?
Bright Smart stock (HKG: 1428) surged over 82% on Tuesday after Ant Group said it had completed the required mainland Chinese reporting procedures for the acquisition. The announcement removes a…
Hang Seng Index steady ahead of Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan earnings
The Hang Seng Index rose for two consecutive days after the recent strong Chinese macro data and as investors waited for some notable Chinese earnings. It also rose as it…
Asian markets mixed as China growth surprise meets Iran war fears
Asian markets opened largely lower on Monday as the shadows of the Iran war and high oil prices continued to weigh on the sentiment. The shipping disruptions in the critical…
S&P 500 and VOO stock: Top catalysts to watch this week
The S&P 500 Index remained under pressure last week, falling to its lowest level since November 2025. It dropped to $6,632 on Friday, down sharply from the year-to-date high of…
US stocks close in red as S&P 500 dips on oil rally and geopolitics
US stocks closed red on Friday, despite showing some recovery and optimism after the opening bell. The benchmark S&P 500 index slipped 0.61%, leaving it about 5% below its most…
Morning Brief: Asian stocks fall; Bitcoin jumps after US oil waiver
Global markets opened Friday under pressure as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to shape investor sentiment. Asian equities slid for a second straight week while oil hovered near…
Morning brief: Asian markets fall, US launches new trade probe
Global markets opened Thursday under pressure as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East sent oil prices surging above $100 a barrel and triggered a sell-off across Asian equities. The…
House GOP urges Trump to choke off Iran ally’s oil profits as Middle East turmoil spikes US gas prices
A group of House Republicans is urging the Trump administration to choke off Russia’s profits from one of its largest energy companies as global oil prices spike. It comes as…
Morning brief: Asia stocks rise, Trump unveils US refinery
On Wednesday, Oil prices fluctuated as policymakers discussed emergency measures to stabilize energy markets, while Asian equities rebounded after a brief retreat in crude prices. At the same time, US…
Rubio designates Afghanistan as ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’: ‘Despicable tactics’
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Afghanistan as a ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention,’ accusing the Taliban of ‘unjustly’ detaining Americans and other foreign nationals. In his announcement on…