US shares rise; dollar edges higher in May Day trading
US shares gained on Friday after two straight sessions of losses on a rebound in healthcare and technology stocks, while the dollar rose from nine-week lows on signs that the U.S. economy may be stabilizing after a recent soft patch.
May 02, 2015, 02:08 AM IST
Asian stocks stall as Fed-inspired lift peters out, dollar steady
Asian stocks stalled on Friday as Federal Reserve-inspired gains petered out, while the dollar steadied after rebounding from the shock of a surprisingly dovish U.S. central bank.
Mar 20, 2015, 09:39 AM IST
Tokyo stocks open down 1.76%
Tokyo stocks opened 1.76 percent lower on Tuesday following a slump in US shares on worries about the eurozone and sinking oil prices, while the yen gained ground.
Jan 06, 2015, 06:16 AM IST
S&P 500 hits record, healthcare leads gains
US stocks rose in afternoon trading on Tuesday, lifting the S&P 500 to a record high as healthcare shares extended gains.
Nov 19, 2014, 09:01 AM IST
