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Wall St drops as stimulus delay weighs; Disney soars

Walt Disney marks biggest intraday pct gain since March.
Energy and financials lead sectoral declines.
Qualcomm among biggest drags on S&P 500.
Indexes down: Dow 0.5%, S&P 0.8%, Nasdaq 1.0%.

Published 12 Dec, 2020 12:37am

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Wall Street slips at open as stimulus doubts resurface

The S&P 500 dropped 16 points, or 0.44pc, to 3,652.10, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 65.45 points, or 0.53pc, to 12.340.35.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 08:22pm

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Wall Street falls at open as weekly jobless claims surge

The S&P 500 fell 19.11 points, or 0.52pc, to 3,653.71, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 98.80 points, or 0.80pc, to 12,240.15.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 08:03pm

Markets

Tokyo stocks open lower on profit-taking

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.42 percent or 113.38 points to 26,704.56 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was down 0.19 percent or 3.39 points at 1,776.03.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 12:07pm

Markets

Wall Street ends lower on stimulus uncertainty, Facebook weighs

Two allergic reactions were reported on the first day of the rollout of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, the head of Britain's medicine regulator said on Wednesday.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 08:47am

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Wall Street dips at open on rising virus cases; eyes on stimulus deal

The S&P 500 opened lower by 8.91 points, or 0.24pc, at 3,683.05, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 16.77 points, or 0.13pc, to 12,503.17 at the opening bell.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 07:44pm

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Wall St headed lower on Sino-U.S. tensions; stimulus deal awaited

The MSCI world equity index dipped after Reuters reported Washington was preparing to impose sanctions on some Chinese officials over their alleged role in Beijing’s disqualification of elected opposition legislators in Hong Kong.

Published 07 Dec, 2020 08:36pm

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US stocks open higher as market weighs stimulus prospects

The US added 245,000 new jobs last month, much below the level expected by analysts, although the unemployment rate dipped to 6.7 from 6.9 percent, the lowest since the pandemic struck.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 08:46pm

Markets

US stocks open higher, extending November rally

The broad-based S&P 500 gained 0.3 percent to 3,640.69, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index jumped 0.7 percent to 12,174.06.

Published 27 Nov, 2020 08:32pm

Markets

US stocks dip as markets eye Covid-19 cases, vaccine

US giant Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech confirmed they would seek approval on Friday to roll out their coronavirus vaccine. They are eyeing December for final approval.

Published 20 Nov, 2020 09:08pm

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Wall St climbs as Cisco, Disney jump after results

Cisco set for best day in eight months.
Disney rises after smaller-than-expected loss.
Three major US stocks indexes up about 0.8% each.

Published 13 Nov, 2020 08:10pm

Markets

Dow Jones opens sharply higher over vaccine hopes

Dow was up 0.45 percent at 29,554.31 points, three points above its last record set in mid-February.

Published 11 Nov, 2020 09:01pm

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Wall St Week Ahead-Small caps join market rally but pandemic could derail them

The Russell 2000 index of small cap stocks is up 4.8% since Nov. 3, compared with a 6% gain in the large cap S&P 500 index over the same time.

Published 08 Nov, 2020 07:02pm

Business & Finance

Wall Street Weekahead: Small caps join market rally but pandemic could derail them

Democrats could still take over the Senate if Georgia’s two contested seats go to a January runoff as is now expected.

Published 07 Nov, 2020 11:19am

Markets

Wall Street ends little changed, posts big weekly gain on Washington gridlock hopes

The three major indexes notched their biggest weekly percentage gains since April as the prospect of policy gridlock in Washington eased worries a Biden administration might tighten regulations on U.S. companies.

Published 07 Nov, 2020 10:01am

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US stocks extend post-election rally, Dow +2.0%

The broad-based S&P 500 also gained 2.0 percent to 3,510.45, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index jumped 2.6 percent to 11,890.93.

Published 06 Nov, 2020 03:18am

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US stocks end solidly higher in post-election surge

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.3 percent to finish at 27,847.66, rising for a third straight session.

Updated 05 Nov, 2020 03:13am

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US stock gains pick up speed, Nasdaq surges more than 4pc

The broad-based S&P 500 gained 2.8 percent to 3,463, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index jumped 4.0 percent to 11,603.25.

Published 04 Nov, 2020 11:50pm

Business & Finance

Trump's stock market: A wild four years

Wall Street continued its path higher through a trade war and impeachment, going on to new record highs following a deep slump caused by the coronavirus pandemic that continues to cripple the global economy.

Published 04 Nov, 2020 11:18am

Markets

Dow ends up 2.1pc to conclude strong Election Day session

The broad-based S&P 500 advanced 1.8 percent to end at 3,369.16, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index gained 1.9 percent to 11,160.57.

Published 04 Nov, 2020 02:47am

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US stocks open higher in Election Day session, Dow +1.2pc

Shortly after the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 27,251.58, up 1.2 percent.

Published 03 Nov, 2020 11:11pm

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Wall St set to jump on Biden victory bets, stimulus hopes

Banks, construction companies rise before the bell.
Arista climbs as profit tops estimates.
PayPal down as earnings target falls short of expectations.
Futures up: Dow 1.50%, S&P 1.19%, Nasdaq 0.69%.

Published 03 Nov, 2020 07:53pm

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Wall St slumps as surge in virus cases clouds recovery outlook

Airlines, hotel stocks down on fears of pandemic-led curbs.
GE jumps on surprise profit, positive cash flow.
Boeing dips after quarterly results.
Indexes down: Dow 1.61%, S&P 1.68%, Nasdaq 1.97%.

Published 28 Oct, 2020 08:05pm

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Wall Street slips as investors wait for stimulus deal

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 81.54 points, or 0.29%, at 28,227.25, the S&P 500 was down 7.69 points, or 0.22%, at 3,435.43.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 08:55pm

Markets

Stimulus bets drive Wall Street higher

Netflix Inc dipped 0.5% ahead of its third-quarter earnings report.

Published 20 Oct, 2020 11:53pm

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Wall Street gains on vaccine news, retail sales surprise

US retail sales accelerate in September.
Dow Jones Transport index drops.
Peloton falls on clip-in pedals recall.
Indexes up: Dow 0.87%, S&P 0.55%, Nasdaq 0.35%.

Published 17 Oct, 2020 12:14am

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Wall Street surges on Apple, Microsoft, Amazon

Apple jumps ahead of Tuesday event.
Twitter rises after Deutsche Bank upgrades to "buy".
White House calls for limited COVID-19 relief bill.
Indexes: Dow +1.13%, S&P 500 +2.01%, Nasdaq +3.16.

Published 12 Oct, 2020 11:57pm

Markets

Wall Street gains at open on tech boost, stimulus optimism

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 84.22 points, or 0.29pc, at the open to 28,671.12.

Published 12 Oct, 2020 06:45pm

Business & Finance

US stocks gain again on revived stimulus hopes

Major indices climbed for a second straight session after US President Donald Trump walked back a cancelation of stimulus talks that rattled investors on Tuesday.

Published 08 Oct, 2020 07:22pm

Markets

Wall Street jumps on hope that partial coronavirus stimulus deal may occur

Airlines rise after Trump's call for support.
Indexes up: Dow 2%, S&P 500 1.8%, Nasdaq 1.9%.

Published 08 Oct, 2020 12:15am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 9	278.20
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 9	278
USD to Japanese Yen / May 9	155.57
USD to Swiss Franc / May 9	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / May 9	1.25
Euro to USD / May 9	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 8	5187.67
Nasdaq / May 8	16302.76
Dow Jones / May 8	39056.39
India Sensex / May 9	72965.17
Tokyo Nikkei / May 9	38260.75
Hang Seng / May 9	18532.72
FTSE 100 / May 9	8363.71
Germany DAX 30 / May 9	18547.71

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / May 9	288.49
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 9	79.44
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 9	19935
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 9	205075
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 9	2318.17
Diesel/Litre / May 9	281.96

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / May 9 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / May 9 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / May 9 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / May 9 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / May 9 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / May 9 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / May 9 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / May 9 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / May 9 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / May 9 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / May 9 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / May 9 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / May 9 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / May 9 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / May 9 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / May 9 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / May 9 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / May 9 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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