^HSI - HANG SENG INDEX
| Previous close | 29,805.83 |
| Open | 29,667.52 |
| Volume | 0 |
| Day's range | 29,535.20 - 29,849.70 |
| 52-week range | 24,540.63 - 31,592.56 |
| Avg. volume | 1,865,927,645 |
- Yahoo Finance UK•6 hours ago
Regulator blocks Sainsbury's and Asda mega merger
UK's Competition and Markets Authority has blocked the merger over concerns of price rise and reduction of choice for consumers.
- FX Empire•8 hours ago
The BoJ Revises Forecasts as the Focus Shifts to Corporate Earnings
The Bank of Japan downwardly revises growth and inflation forecasts. The focus will now shift to the ECB Economic Bulletin and corporate earnings.
- FX Empire•yesterday
S&P 500 At New All Time High, Global Markets Mixed, Peak Earnings At Hand
U.S. futures indicated a flat open after the market hit an all-time high in the previous session. Peak earnings is at hand.
- Yahoo Finance UK•yesterday
World's growing rejection of sugar hurts Primark's owner
Associated British Foods owns cheap clothing outlet Primark as well as food brands Ovaltine, Ryvita, and Twinings tea.
- FX Empire•yesterday
Asian Shares Lower, but Australian Stocks Soar on Rate Cut Hopes
The steep drop in the Australian Dollar helped export-reliant stocks, such as index-heavyweight drug manufacturer CSL, Ltd., which climbed more than 3 percent to its biggest one-day gain since late December. Lower interest rates tend to drive investors into higher-yielding equity markets.
Yahoo Finance UK•yesterdayGoldman Sachs tech exec: Many women wrongly feel tech is an 'unobtainable' career
Goldman Sachs EMEA tech chief Jo Hannaford spoke on Global Change Agents with Lianna Brinded about why more women should consider a tech career.
- Yahoo Finance UK•yesterday
Britain launches its search for next Bank of England governor
Mark Carney, who has been in the role since 1 July 2013, is set to step down on 31 January 2020.
- Yahoo Finance UK•yesterday
Online fashion retailer Boohoo's sales and profits soar
Boohoo, which was founded in 2006, bucked the trend for retailers, thanks to the increase in popularity from its brands PrettyLittleThing and Nasty Gal.
- Yahoo Finance UK•yesterday
UK to 'defy' US over Huawei amid security concerns
Reports claim Theresa May May will allow Huawei "limited access to help build parts of the network such as antennas and other 'noncore' infrastructure."
Bloomberg•yesterdayAussie Rally Lone Bright Spot in Weak Asia Session
(Bloomberg) -- Thank goodness for Australia.
- FX Empire•yesterday
As the Aussie and Kiwi Dollar Sink, Focus Shifts to the BoC and the Loonie
The Kiwi Dollar and Aussie Dollar take another hit early. The Bank of Canada and corporate earnings could give the Greenback more upside on the day.
- Bloomberg•2 days ago
U.S. Stocks Rally to Record on Earnings Surprises: Markets Wrap
The S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite marked new milestones as Twitter, Lockheed Martin and Hasbro climbed following favorable first-quarter reports, adding to a rally led by the biggest technology companies. The gains cap a momentous run for U.S. equities, with the larger gauge of U.S. stocks up 25 percent from a low reached on Christmas Eve. Traders are also focused on the U.S. economy, as first-quarter gross domestic product data is due Friday.
- FX Empire•2 days ago
Earnings Lift U.S. Futures, Trade Tensions Flare Up, Oil Prices Continue To Climb
Earnings, oil, and trade tensions are in focus as peak earnings season gets underway.
- Yahoo Finance UK•2 days ago
Women less likely to negotiate on a job offer and pay than men
While 64.1% of men would feel comfortable asking for a pay rise, only 42.6% of women feel comfortable asking for a pay rise
- Yahoo Finance UK•2 days ago
Thomas Cook shares soar on takeover rumours from US, Swedish, and Chinese firms
The stock price of the group, which has a market capitalisation of nearly £500m ($649m) jumped over 14%.
- Yahoo Finance UK•2 days ago
Exclusive research shows the impact of plants on work productivity
The report found that 53% of Brits say being around plants when working makes them happier and positively impacts their mental health and wellbeing.
Yahoo Finance UK•2 days agoWhy Goldman Sachs' EMEA tech chief starts every day with a code review
Goldman Sachs EMEA head of technology Jo Hannaford spoke on Yahoo Finance UK's Global Change Agents with Lianna Brinded show about why she starts each day reviewing code.
- Yahoo Finance UK•2 days ago
Oil hits 2019 highs on US aims to remove Iran oil sanctions waivers
The White House said waivers for China, India, Japan, South Korea and Turkey would expire in May.
- Yahoo Finance UK•2 days ago
Barclays to cut investment banker bonuses amid activist investor criticism
Activist investor Edward Bramson is pushing Barclays to cut back on its investment banking activities in a bid to improve its share price.
- Yahoo Finance UK•2 days ago
Cyber attacks and losses from breaches rocket in 2019
Average losses from breaches jumped 61% to $369,000.
- FX Empire•2 days ago
Will Theresa May and the GBP Face a Vote of No Confidence?
It’s a mixed start to the day for the majors. While the Pound managed to hold steady, things could change later today as MPs return from recess.
- Yahoo Finance UK•3 days ago
Asos billionaire Anders Povlsen's children killed in Sri Lanka attacks
One of Britain's biggest landowners Anders Holch Povlsen confirmed the tragic loss of three of his children in the Sri Lanka blasts.
- Yahoo Finance UK•7 days ago
Brexit helps Dublin office deals surge by 66%
Brexit was a major factor in a huge uptick in the amount of office space rented in Dublin in the first quarter of 2019.
- FX Empire•7 days ago
Futures Rise On Data, Global Equities Mixed, Trade Deal Draws Near
Mixed data weighs on markets while earnings are in focus.
- Yahoo Finance UK•7 days ago
Irish government opens €300m Brexit loan scheme
The Irish government has opened a Brexit-related loan scheme for both farmers and small and medium-sized businesses.
