Nebraska Republican blocks Democrats’ attempt to fast-track bump stocks ban
1 of 6 | Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., had planned to pass a bill banning bump stocks by unanimous consent after the Supreme…
Asian Stocks Drop on Worries Over Global Risks: Markets Wrap
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAsian stocks fell in early trading as concern over a political crisis in France fanned anxiety in global markets, while a flurry…
US top court rejects federal ban on gun ‘bump stocks’ | Gun Violence News
Supreme Court rules prohibition on device that increases the firing rate of semi-automatic weapons is unlawful. The United States Supreme Court declared a federal ban…
Supreme Court strikes down ban on rapid-fire ‘bump stocks’
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a federal ban on “bump stocks” like those used in the nation’s deadliest mass shooting, when 60…
Weekly markets recap: European stocks sink on political jitters
Global markets were mixed this week as European stocks tumbled on political turmoil, while Wall Street hit a new high fueled by a tech rally.…
EU Elections: Will far-right surge pressure renewable energy stocks?
The surging power of far-right factions in the EU Parliament may place the renewable energy sector under significant pressure. Major French green energy stocks have…
Weekly market recap: Record moment resumes as tech stocks lead the way
Risk-on sentiment prevailed in global markets as the Nvidia-led tech rally buoyed Wall Street, while the ECB’s rate cut sent the Euro Stoxx 600 to…
Asian Stocks Eye Higher Open After Fresh US Record: Markets Wrap
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAsian equity markets are poised to gain Thursday after the world’s largest technology companies helped send US shares to fresh all-time highs.Author…
S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs as tech stocks soar
Tech firms Nvidia and Apple each closed with market caps at or above $3 trillion, which caused the S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq to close…
Asian Bonds to Track US Rally; Stocks Look Mixed: Markets Wrap
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessBonds are poised to climb in early Asia trading after Treasuries rallied on signs of a cooling US labor market that buoyed…
Asian Stocks Poised to Fall; Treasury Yields Sink: Markets Wrap
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAsian shares are set to dip on Tuesday, following a listless US session where the main focus was the bond market’s sudden…
Asian Stocks Eye Early Gains as Rate Cut Bets Firm: Markets Wrap
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAsian stocks are set to gain in early trading, following US peers on Friday, as expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts were…
Weekly market recap: Stocks retreat amidst risk-averse sentiment
Global stock markets will likely extend their weekly losses as risk-off sentiment prevails ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) and Federal Reserve (Fed) June…
Live updates: BHP/Anglo deal off, market digests hot inflation data
It's over. The world's biggest miner BHP has walked away from a potential takeover deal for Anglo American, declining to make a firm offer after…
Corporate bonds hold their biggest edge over stocks in decades
Breadcrumb Trail LinksInvestorCredit is trading at the biggest value gap with equities in more than 20 yearsAuthor of the article:Bloomberg News Tasos VossosPublished May 22,…
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as China stocks get bump from new property measures
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Elaine KurtenbachPublished May 17, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering…
A $600 Billion Wall of Debt Looms Over Market’s Riskiest Stocks
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessUS small-cap stocks are as cheap as they’ve been in decades, but with a more than half-trillion dollar mountain of debt looming…
Live updates: ASX set for modest start after ‘underwhelming’ session on Wall Street, European markets hit record highs
Good morning and welcome to Wednesday, May 8 — you're on the ABC's business and markets blog, and it's great to have your company. Let's kick…
Stocks slide on Middle East tensions as hope crisis contained stems losses | Financial Markets
Stock markets in Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea fall after Iran’s attack on Israel. Stocks have tumbled in Asia after Iran ramped…
Asia Stocks to Fall After Another Hot US CPI Print: Markets Wrap
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessStocks in Asia are primed for early declines after higher-than-expected US inflation data supported the view the Federal Reserve may keep interest…