FTSE 100 (^FTSE)
| Previous close | 8,381.35 |
| Open | 8,381.35 |
| Volume |
| Day's range | 8,381.35 - 8,455.77 |
| 52-week range | 7,215.80 - 8,455.77 |
| Avg. volume | 1,117,579,745 |
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Stock markets, China tariffs, Novavax and Sanofi: 3 Things
The major stock market indexes (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) are on the road to closing out the first full trading week of May on a high note, alongside several of its European counterparts: the FTSE 100 (^FTSE), the DAX Performance Index (^GDAXI), and the CAC 40 (^FCHI). President Biden is reportedly set to announce updates on Trump-era trade tariffs on China. Novavax (NVAX) shares are skyrocketing over 110% on news of the biotech company's plans to licensing deal with Sanofi (SNY, SAN.PA) to co-commercialize its COVID-19 vaccine For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.
Barrons.comAsian and European Stocks Gain as Market Optimism Reigns
Asian and European stock markets were rising on Friday, taking their lead from the U.S. market and its rise on the back of the latest jobless claims data. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closed up 2.3%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.4%, and South Korea’s KOSPI Composite Index gained 0.6%.
Yahoo Finance UKTrending tickers: TSMC, Novavax, Anglo American and IAG
The latest investor updates on stocks that are trending on Friday
