The S&P 500 is climbing toward its first gain since Christmas on Friday. The main gauge of Wall Street’s health was 1.3% higher in afternoon trading and on track to break a five-day losing streak, its ... ( read original story ...)
Three Issues That Could Shake China’s Vulnerable Economy in 2025
This year will serve as a critical proving ground for the long-awaited stimulus measures unveiled by Beijing in recent months. ( read original story ...)
India Leads Global IPO Activity: NSE Tops with 268 Listings Worth USD 19.5 Bn
India's NSE dominated global IPO activity in 2024, with 268 listings raising USD 19.5 billion, surpassing Japan, Hong Kong, Shanghai, NASDAQ, and NYSE, cementing its leadership in capital markets and ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese fast-food chain LXJ seeks IPO in Hong Kong amid market revival
LXJ operates 1,404 restaurants across 53 mainland cities, serving meals costing about 20 yuan (US$2.73) on average. ( read original story ...)
NSE leads Asia in IPOs with 268 listings in 2024 across mainboard, SME
In CY24, the exchange recorded 90 successful listings on the mainboard, while 178 SMEs made their debut on NSE's Emerge, cumulatively raising Rs 1.67 trillion during the period ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Rebounds, Shanghai Falls Amid US-China Trade Tensions
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index climbed 0.7 percent on Friday to close at 19,760.27, recovering from Thursday's losses, while mainland Chinese markets posted sharp declines. The Shanghai Composite Index ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Global stocks are mixed after Wall Street opens 2025 with modest losses
European shares fell on Friday after a mixed trading session in Asia, as mainland Chinese markets extended their losses for the first week of the new year. Germany’s DAX shed 0.3% to 19,967.34 and the ... ( read original story ...)