US stocks jump despite downbeat data

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 16, 2015, 07:43

he US stocks posted solid gains on Tuesday, as some investors thought that a batch of soft economic reports could give the Federal Reserve an excuse to postpone rate rise on its two-day policy meeting beginning Wednesday.

US stocks tick up ahead of Fed policy meeting

Last Updated: Saturday, September 12, 2015, 07:33

The US stocks pared early losses to end higher Friday, as investors pondered over economic reports ahead of the US Federal Reserve's key policy meeting.

Dow ends choppy day slightly lower; Nasdaq gains

Last Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2015, 02:21

US stocks ended a rocky week on a muted note Friday, with the Dow dipping and Nasdaq advancing as fears about a global economic slowdown due to China tested sentiment.

Wall Street surges for second day as China fears fade

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 01:37

Wall Street rallied on Thursday as investors grew optimistic that the worst of recent market turmoil was over after strong U.S. economic data and hints that a September interest-rate hike was unlikely.

Qualcomm sells UK spectrum rights to Vodafone and CK Hutchison

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 09:29

Qualcomm in June announced that it was putting a chunk of spectrum up for sale in Britain, which could appeal to mobile operators grappling with demand for Internet access.

Wall Street posts biggest rally of the year

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 20:55

The Nasdaq composite index led the way with a 3.2 percent rise, boosted by Apple`s 5.7 percent gain to $108.96. The stock slumped as much as 13 percent on Monday.

China impact: Wall Street opens in red, Dow Jones falls 1,000 points

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 19:16

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 955.93 points, or 5.81 percent, to 15,503.82, the S&P 500 lost 94.92 points, or 4.82 percent, to 1,875.97 and the Nasdaq composite dropped 378.08 points, or 8.03 percent, to 4,327.96.

Samsung eyes first entry into US stock markets

Last Updated: Friday, August 21, 2015, 15:47

South Korea`s dominant Samsung conglomerate will make its first entry into US stock markets next year with the listing of a biotechnology affiliate, a company official said Friday.

Apple and interest rate jitters weigh on Wall Street

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 00:34

Wall Street extended losses on Tuesday as investors worried about a rise in interest rates while Apple`s shares hit their lowest in over six months.

US stocks drop as oil equities tumble

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 01:59

US stocks dropped Monday with petroleum-linked equities retreating on a big drop in oil prices as Wall Street girds for a busy week of economic reports.

US stocks mostly up; Yelp, Twitter dive

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 19:59

US stocks were mostly higher early Wednesday ahead of a Federal Reserve policy statement as microblogging company Twitter and online listings site Yelp plunged on disappointing outlooks.