Market reports from ShareCast

US close: Stocks finish mostly lower as bond yields climb

Thu 18 April 2024 22:36

(Sharecast News) - US stocks were mostly lower on Thursday with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling for the fifth straight day as another rise in bond yields dampened risk appetite

Europe close: Stocks finish higher as dollar slips

Thu 18 April 2024 17:05

(Sharecast News) - European markets showed resilience on Thursday, bolstered by a surge in eurozone construction activity.

London close: Stocks push ahead as airlines lead gains

Thu 18 April 2024 16:36

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks finished firmly in positive territory on Thursday despite a brief dip in afternoon trade, as falling oil prices and a return in risk appetite helped equity markets higher following the recent sell-off.

London close: Stocks push ahead as airlines lead gains

Thu 18 April 2024 16:36

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks finished firmly in positive territory on Thursday despite a brief dip in afternoon trade, as falling oil prices and a return in risk appetite helped equity markets higher following the recent sell-off.

US open: Dow opens 200 points higher, traders eye macro data

Thu 18 April 2024 14:27

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Thursday as major indices look set to reclaim yesterday's losses.

Europe midday: Shares hold gains on upbeat EZ construction data

Thu 18 April 2024 11:35

(Sharecast News) - European shares were steady on Thursday as investors shrugged off another weak session in the US overnight, with a jump in eurozone construction helping drive late morning sentiment.

London midday: Stocks rise as oil prices continue to drop

Thu 18 April 2024 11:27

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were rising on Thursday but had given up some of their earlier gains by lunchtime with investor risk appetite still shaken by a sell-off earlier in the week, though falling oil prices were helping bolster markets for the time

Asia report: Most markets shrug off Wall Street sell-off

Thu 18 April 2024 09:06

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets showed resilience on Thursday, with most indices closing higher despite overnight losses on Wall Street.

London open: Airlines, financial stocks provide a lift

Thu 18 April 2024 08:47

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 advanced on Thursday morning with strong gains from airline and financial stocks providing a big lift, as the index continues to recover from hitting a four-week low on Tuesday.

Europe open: Shares shrug off Wall St to post gains; Sartorius slumps

Thu 18 April 2024 08:34

(Sharecast News) - European shares continued to rally on Thursday as investors shrugged off another weak session in the US overnight.