Asian stock markets open lower after Wall Street’s losing week

BEIJING: Asian stock markets were mixed Monday following Wall Street’s losing week as investors looked ahead to a week of data releases and...

Kapco shelves plan to acquire 17.37pc stake in Hubco

LAHORE: A bourse notification from Kot Addu Power Company (KAPCO) disclosed it postponed plans to acquire 17.37pc stake in Hub Power Company...

Ghandara Nissan & Renault tie-up talks break-off

KARACHI: A bourse notification on Friday revealed Ghandara Nissan Limited (GHNL) talks of a potential tie-up with Alliance (Renault & Nissan) have...

Oil prices stand firm, as experts predict volatility ahead

SINGAPORE: Oil markets were little changed on Friday, supported by ongoing supply cuts and strong demand which have resulted in a tightening...

Asian stock markets down, following declines on Wall Street

HONG KONG: Asian shares sank Friday, following declines on Wall Street after a proposed delay to U.S. tax cut plan dented investor...

Market Daily: KSE100 gains 531 points as volumes jump

LAHORE: Everything seemed to have worked out in favour of investors on Thursday. Indices rallied, volumes surged and foreign investors closed as...

Pakistan’s weight in MSCI EM index may fall to 0.10pc after semi-annual review

KARACHI: As MSCI’s semi-annual index review date (13th November) draws closer, a Topline Security report has predicted Pakistan’s weightage in its emerging...

As US stocks reach new highs; investors pile money into commodities

NEW YORK: A growing number of investors are plowing money into commodities, seeking to diversify their holdings on gnawing concerns about a...

Japanese shares reach 26 year high, as other Asian stock markets remain muffled

TOKYO: Japan’s stock benchmark surged Thursday to its highest in more than a quarter century on the yen’s weakness and healthy corporate...

Oil prices steady but questions raised over recent bull run

SINGAPORE:  Oil prices held steady on Thursday after falling late in the previous session, supported by ongoing supply cuts led by OPEC...

Market Daily: Sluggish yet volatile, the market lacked excitement closing flat

LAHORE: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started the week with sluggish yet volatile behaviour. Volumes were dull and the market lacked excitement. However,...

Pakistan Stock Exchange gets a new MD

KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the appointment of Canadian national Richard Morin as Pakistan Stock Exchange...

Oil prices reach two-year highs, as markets tighten, Saudi crackdown

SINGAPORE: Oil prices hit their highest levels since July 2015 early on Monday as markets tightened, while Saudi Arabia’s crown prince cemented...

Asian stock markets dip after weak US jobs data

TOKYO: Asian markets slipped on Monday as weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs figures dented sentiment. Investors were also keeping an eye on President Donald...

Apple’s blazing 4th quarter performance puts it on course for $1 trillion valuation

NEW YORK: Apple Inc’s shares hit a record-high on Friday after the tech giant reported a blowout fourth quarter and shrugged off...