WASHINGTON, July 19 (APP/AFP) – The US Senate will vote next week on proceeding to a bill that repeals the Affordable Care Act without a ready replacement plan, the chamber’s top Republican said Tuesday. “At the request of the president and vice president and after consulting with our members, we will have the vote on […]
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US Senate vote set for next week on Obamacare repeal
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Hong Kong stocks end morning with more gains
HONG KONG, July 19, (APP/AFP) – Hong Kong stocks clocked up more gains in the morning session Wednesday as mainland traders worried about a state crackdown on financial risk-taking head to the southern financial hub. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.48 percent, or 127.16 points, to 26652.10 by the break, putting it on course for […]
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Tokyo stocks open lower as yen rebounds
TOKYO, Japan, July 12, (APP/AFP) – Tokyo stocks opened lower on Wednesday as the yen edged up against the dollar, weighing on Japanese exporters. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.27 percent, or 55.34 points, to 20,140.14 in the first few minutes of trading, while the Topix index of all first-section issues was down 0.25 […]
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Hong Kong shares end with fresh gains
HONG KONG, July 11, (APP/AFP) – Hong Kong stocks jumped Tuesday, building on the previous day’s healthy gains as traders look ahead to the start of the US corporate season and testimony to Congress by Federal Reserve boss Janet Yellen. The Hang Seng Index rose 1.48 percent, or 377.58 points, to 25,877.64. The benchmark Shanghai […]
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Tokyo stocks close higher with eyes on Fed’s Yellen
TOKYO, July 11, (APP/AFP) – Japanese stocks ended higher Tuesday as investors waited for fresh clues on the global economy and US central bank policy with Federal Reserve boss Janet Yellen’s testimony later in the week in focus. The top US central banker on Wednesday will update lawmakers on the outlook for the economy and […]
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European stocks firm at open
LONDON, July 11, (APP/AFP) – Europe’s main stock markets firmed in opening deals on Tuesday, with London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index marginally higher at 7,372.60 points. In the eurozone, Frankfurt’s DAX 30 added almost 0.3 percent to 12,479.67 points and the CAC 40 in Paris won 0.1 percent to 5,172.03 points compared with Monday’s close.