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Hang Seng index: Hong Kong stocks slide as fresh risks emerge

·May 12, 2020, 05:49 BST

Hong Kong stocks declined today as the market grew concerned about the new wave of coronavirus pandemic in China, Germany, and South Korea. The Hang Seng index declined by almost 2 per cent, becoming the worst-performing index in the region. The Shanghai, Nikkei, and A50 dropped by 0.60%, 0.20%, and 0.40% respectively.

Has the Rally In the S&P 500 Index & US Markets Started to Wane?

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·May 11, 2020, 16:47 BST

After weeks of an endless rally that has survived a deluge of dismal jobs reports and data, the S&P 500...

Dow Jones Retreat On New Coronavirus Infection Wave

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·May 11, 2020, 15:42 BST

The Dow Jones gives up 189 points in early trading after the new coronavirus outbreak in South Korea, China and Germany increased fear that maybe it is too early for the reopening of economies.

Premarket: S&P 500 Futures Retreat As Virus Fear Returns

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·May 11, 2020, 14:31 BST

S&P 500 futures trade lower in premarket amid fears for a second wave of coronavirus infections after the partial reopening...

Nasdaq 100 staggers as Tesla model 3 sales in China evaporate in April

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·May 11, 2020, 11:44 BST

The NASDAQ 100 index was little changed as investors digested news about Tesla, the electric car company.

FTSE 100: UK stocks begrudgingly rise on concerns of a second wave of infections

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·May 11, 2020, 10:02 BST

The FTSE 100 rose by 60 basis points as investors reacted to the new reopening plans announced by Boris Johnson.

DAX Index Higher, But Upside Capped at 11,200

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·May 11, 2020, 09:21 BST

Dax index started the week on positive foot amid optimism on the reopening of businesses as coronavirus death rate continues...

Nikkei 225: Japan stocks rise as the government curbs foreign investments in most firms

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·May 11, 2020, 06:15 BST

The Nikkei 225 index rose by more than 1 per cent as the market remained optimistic about the slowing number of new infections. The market also reacted to news that the country was making plans to lift coronavirus emergency at the end of the month. Still, there are worries about a new rule to limit foreign investments in half of listed companies.