HSBC share price outlook as it eyes another round of layoffs
The HSBC share price has slumped and moved into a correction after falling by 12% from its highest point this year. It has dropped to 1,210p, mirroring the performance of…
Asian markets climb as oil dips, Fed decision keeps traders cautious
Asian markets opened broadly higher on Wednesday, extending the rebound from the brutal previous week as investors took their cue from another positive session on Wall Street. The MSCI Asia-Pacific…
Planet Labs stock on edge ahead of earnings: will it drop 20%
Planet Labs stock is stuck in a bear market after falling by 20% from its highest point this year. PL was trading at $24.50, down from the year-to-date high of…
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…