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Taiwan's stock market bounced back Thursday, lifted by gains in electronics and petrochemical shares. The Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index (TAIEX) surged 336.69 points to close at 23,962.13, driven by significant advances in key sectors. Electronics leader TSMC led the charge, advancing 1.32% to
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U.S. stocks plummeted on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite suffering losses as investors waited with bated breath for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's highly anticipated remarks at the annual Jackson Hole economic policy symposium. The Dow Jones Industrial
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The Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index (TAIEX) finished down 728.06 points at 23,625.44 on Wednesday, tracking losses in US equities. Turnover reached NT$546 billion (US$18 billion). Major technology stocks weighed on the broader market, with TSMC declining 4.22% to NT$1,135, accounting for
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Amazon's stock has lagged behind the Nasdaq 100 Index this year, with a 4.6% gain compared to the index's 12% increase. The company's disappointing earnings report on July 31 and slower-than-expected growth in its cloud-computing business, Amazon Web Services (AWS), have fueled investor
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As Asian stocks reached new highs, driven by easing US tariff concerns, South Korea's KOSPI index unexpectedly slumped, hitting a low of 3,100 in intraday trading. The domestic market's downturn stems from investor concerns over the government's tax reform plan, which has raised
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The debate around the UK's economic success is often clouded by partisan narratives, with some portraying the country's economic growth as a reflection of sound government policies, while others argue that it is an illusion fueled by inequality and social injustice. However, Tim Worstall of the
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The Taiwan stock market broke its intraday peak on Monday, driven by gains in technology and electronics sectors. The Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index (TAIEX) rose 97.3 points to 24,431.78, surpassing its previous record of 24,416.67 set on July 11 last year. Strong buying in
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The London stock market is often overlooked for its exciting tech giants, but it offers a treasure trove of reliable income stocks. The FTSE 100 index boasts an average dividend yield of 3.6pc, significantly higher than its S&P 500 counterpart. While dividend expectations may dip this year
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Taiwan's equity market declined on Thursday, with investors rotating into small- and mid-cap stocks. The Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index, or TAIEX, briefly turned positive but ultimately ended down 131.92 points at 24,238.10. Trading volume was robust, with turnover totaling NT$474 billion (US$15.
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Shein, a Chinese multinational e-commerce company, has experienced a significant increase in sales in the UK, with revenue rising by 32.3% to £2.05 billion in 2024, according to fresh accounts filed on Companies House. This growth is attributed to various initiatives, including the opening of new offices in
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The Vietnam stock market continued its upward trajectory, with the VN-Index surpassing 1,640 points for the first time, driven by surging bank stocks and blue-chip companies. Despite a slight drop in liquidity, the market maintained its gains throughout the day, with the VN-Index closing at 1,640.69 points,
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US stock markets reached new highs on Wednesday, building on the previous day's records, as steady inflation data eased concerns about interest rates. The S&P 500 index and the tech-heavy Nasdaq extended their gains, with both indices finishing at fresh records. The Tokyo Nikkei index also
