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European shares extend gains on US stimulus hope

The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.7% by 0807 GMT, hitting new highs since February.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 01:52pm

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European shares surge

MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks rose on Wednesday after chip equipment maker ASML and Swiss luxury group Richemont...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

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Stocks slip on virus fears, dollar hits highest in 2-1/2 weeks

MSCI ACWI off records highs.
European shares dip.
Dollar hits 2-1/2 week high.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 06:13pm

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European shares rebound as Brexit trade deal progress overshadows virus worries

The pan-European STOXX 600 index finished up 1.2% on broad-based gains, recovering from a more than 2% slide in the previous session, which was also its biggest one-day drop in nearly two months.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 02:51am

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European shares slip as Brexit, U.S.-China trade worries simmer

Dutch health technology firm Philips rose 1.3pc after it agreed to buy U.S. cardiac diagnostics and monitoring firm BioTelemetry in a deal worth $2.8 billion.

Published 18 Dec, 2020 03:25pm

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European shares up for fourth session on stimulus, vaccine optimism

German DAX jumps 0.8%, Briish blue-chips fall 0.3%.
BoE stands pat on policy, awaits Brexit trade deal decision.
Signature Aviation rockets 40%.
Rio Tinto up, appoints CFO Stausholm as new CEO.

Published 18 Dec, 2020 12:45am

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European shares up for fourth session on stimulus optimism

Germany and France said they were set to begin inoculating their citizens with the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine in the last week of December, once it is approved by the European Medicines Agency.

Published 17 Dec, 2020 01:47pm

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European shares hit 10-month peak on upbeat business activity, vaccine hopes

London's FTSE 100 weathered a higher pound to rise 1.1pc and break a three session losing run.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 05:46pm

Business & Finance

German bond yields rise to one-week high after positive PMI surprises

Italy's 10-year bond yield was up 1 basis point to 0.49% after hitting a record low at 0.48% on Tuesday.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 04:07pm

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European shares rise on vaccine, Brexit hopes

The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.5%, with eyes on flash PMIs for December due in the morning session. Expectations are for a slight improvement in business activity over the previous month.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 01:10pm

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European shares cheer Brexit trade talks extension; AstraZeneca drops

London's FTSE 100 shook off initial nervousness from a rising pound to gain 0.1pc, led by banks and energy shares.

Published 14 Dec, 2020 03:24pm

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European shares steady ahead of ECB; FTSE 100 shines on weaker pound

The pan-European STOXX 600 index was flat, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.4% and was set for its eight straight session of gains, as the pound resumed its slide.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 06:09pm

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European shares steady ahead of ECB decision; FTSE 100 shines on weaker pound

Around $1 trillion in annual trade, currently free from tariffs and quotas, is at stake if there is no agreement.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 01:34pm

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European shares join global rally; eyes on Brexit talks

Globally, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit record highs overnight, and Asia shares followed suit.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 01:22pm

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European shares slip on U.S.-China worries; FTSE 100 rises

After adding about 14pc over the last five weeks, the pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.7pc with banks leading losses as euro zone bonds yields fell.

Published 07 Dec, 2020 05:18pm

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European shares rise on oil gains, stimulus hopes

FSTE 100 up 0.9%, hits 9-month peak.
EU says post-Brexit trade deal could be clinched this weekend.
German October industrial orders beat expectations.
Declining jobs growth in US raises fiscal stimulus hopes.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 11:13pm

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European shares lower after vaccine shots dull COVID economic pain

Markets were keeping an eye on talks between Britain and the European Union on a trade deal, with less than a month to go before the UK's full departure from the EU.

Published 03 Dec, 2020 04:00pm

Markets

FTSE 100's surge on UK vaccine approval pulls European shares off lows

UK first country to approve Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine.
FTSE up 1.2%; STOXX 600 flat.
Germany plans to extend coronavirus restrictions.
LSE set to win EU antitrust approval for $27 bln Refinitiv buy.

Published 03 Dec, 2020 12:49am

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European shares muted at end of stellar month; eyes on Brexit

London's blue-chip stocks outperformed regional peers to trade up 0.2pc as healthcare and industrial shares gained.

Updated 30 Nov, 2020 03:47pm

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European shares rise for fourth straight week; Spain's BBVA jumps

COVID-19 cases in Germany surpass one million.
Spain's BBVA and Sabadell end merger talks.
EU & UK say "substantial differences" over Brexit.
Euro zone economic sentiment drops first time in 7 months.

Published 28 Nov, 2020 12:45am

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European stocks set for fourth weekly gain but vaccine worries weigh

The pan-European STOXX 600 dipped 0.1pc, with travel and energy sectors among the biggest decliners in early trading.

Published 27 Nov, 2020 04:12pm

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European shares move little as focus turns to economic damage from COVID

UK to face tough post-lockdown restrictions.
British pubs cut jobs as losses widen.
French, German consumer confidence fall in November.
Aviva plans to cut 2020 dividend.

Published 27 Nov, 2020 12:24am

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European shares move little as focus turns to economic damage from COVID

UK to face tough post-lockdown restrictions.
British pubs cut jobs as losses widen.
French, German consumer confidence fall in November.
Aviva plans to cut 2020 dividend.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 10:33pm

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European shares flat as virus woes, economic risks weigh

The pan-European STOXX 600 index was flat at 0920 GMT, with gains in tech and healthcare stocks offset by declines in the autos and energy sectors.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 04:07pm

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European shares end 4-day winning streak as vaccine rally cools

Virgin Money UK shares fall on FY profit slump.
France to start easing COVID-19 lockdown.
British domestic stocks drop on Brexit uncertainty.

Published 26 Nov, 2020 12:41am

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European shares hover near 9-month highs on easing virus curbs, vaccine cheer

The pan-European STOXX 600 index inched lower by 0.1pc at 0925 GMT as gains in the utility and telecom sector were outweighed by losses in automobile stocks.

Published 25 Nov, 2020 04:51pm

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European shares end at near 9-month high on potential easing of virus curbs

Energy and travel stocks boost benchmark index.
Germany's DAX to expand to 40 members from 30.
Daily COVID-19 cases in France at near two-month low.

Published 25 Nov, 2020 12:43am

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European shares rise on vaccine optimism, possible easing of virus curbs

The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.7pc at 0915 GMT, supported by strong gains in the travel sector and oil & gas stocks after crude prices hit their highest levels since late March.

Published 24 Nov, 2020 03:57pm

Markets

European shares extend rally on vaccine cheer, M&A support

The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4% by 0945 GMT and hit a fresh high since late February, with energy and banking sectors leading gains.

Published 23 Nov, 2020 05:38pm

Markets

European shares highest in more than 8 months on Moderna vaccine optimism

STOXX 600 at highest since late-Feb.
Banking sector jumps to over 8-month high, BBVA leads.
Data shows surge in China retail sales in October.
Vodafone gains on strong earnings forecast.

Published 16 Nov, 2020 06:41pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jan 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.70 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jan 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	377 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jan 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jan 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jan 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	65 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jan 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	348.44 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jan 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jan 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	6.72 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Jan 29 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	55.56 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jan 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	4.70 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jan 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	377 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jan 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jan 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jan 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jan 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	65 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jan 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	348.44 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jan 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jan 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	6.72 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Jan 29 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	55.56 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Refinery / Jan 29 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	14,225,354 ▼ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Jan 29 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	13,167,971 ▼ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 29 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	12,526,831 ▼ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	9,891,019 ▼ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 29 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	9,686,092 ▼ 0.00
Hub Power Co. / Jan 29 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	8,819,700 ▼ 0.00
Habib Bank / Jan 29 Habib Bank Limited(HBL)	8,556,359 ▼ 0.00
Engro Polymer / Jan 29 Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited(EPCL)	6,713,796 ▼ 0.00
Maple Leaf Cement / Jan 29 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	5,509,833 ▼ 0.00
Lotte Chemical / Jan 29 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	5,393,473 ▼ 0.00

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 27	265
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 27	263
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 27	129.88
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 27	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 27	1.24
Euro to USD / Jan 27	1.09
UK LIBOR % / Jan 27	4.31

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 27	4070.56
India Sensex / Jan 27	59330.90
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 27	27382.56
Nasdaq / Jan 27	11621.71
Hang Seng / Jan 27	22688.90
FTSE 100 / Jan 27	7765.15
Dow Jones / Jan 27	33978.08
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 27	15150.03
France CAC40 / Jan 27	7097.21

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 27	79.68
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 27	20235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 27	173610
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 27	1928.04
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 27	86.89

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