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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

Markets

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

Markets

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

Markets

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

Markets

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

Markets

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

Markets

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

Markets

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

Markets

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

Markets

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

Markets

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

Markets

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

Markets

Wall St retreats as Trump tests positive for COVID-19

News could hurt Trump's campaigning ability – analysts.
US jobs growth slows more than expected in September.
Banks track Treasury yields lower.
Airlines slip as stimulus deal remains elusive.
Indexes off: Dow 0.08%, S&P 0.51%, Nasdaq 1.53%.

Published 03 Oct, 2020 12:01am

Markets

Wall Street jumps on stimulus hopes, upbeat data

Pelosi, Mnuchin hope for COVID-19 relief deal.
Investors wary after chaotic first US presidential debate.
US private payrolls rise more than expected in Sept – ADP.
Indexes up: Dow 1.79%, S&P 1.35%, Nasdaq 1.24%.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 11:38pm

Markets

Wall Street closes lower, ending 3-day rally ahead of US presidential debate

First US presidential debate due to start at 9 p.m. EDT.
Democratic sweep modestly positive for S&P 500 profits – GS.
Consumer confidence surges in September.
Indexes down: Dow 0.48%, S&P 500 0.48%, Nasdaq 0.29%.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 01:54am

Markets

Tech leads Wall St higher as virus fears rise

US coronavirus cases top 7 million.
Costco Wholesale drops on high COVID-19 costs.
Cruise operators jump after Barclays upgrade.
Indexes up: Dow 0.40%, S&P 0.68%, Nasdaq 1.27%.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 11:53pm

Markets

Tech stocks lift Wall Street even as economic rebound slows

Weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise to 870,000.
US new-home sales vault to near 14-year high.
Nikola slides after Wedbush downgrade.
Accenture drops, BlackBerry rises on quarterly earnings.

Published 25 Sep, 2020 01:22am

Markets

Tech stocks lift Wall Street as economic rebound slows

Weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise to 870,000.
Nikola slides after Wedbush downgrade.
Accenture drops, BlackBerry rises on quarterly earnings.
Indexes up: Dow 0.39%, S&P 0.54%, Nasdaq 0.81%.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 11:52pm

Markets

Wall Street retreats as business activity slows

Nike hits record high after stellar quarter.
Energy stocks lead declines.
Tesla tumbles as 'Battery Day' disappoints.
Indexes off: Dow 0.26%, S&P 0.59%, Nasdaq 1.04%.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 11:46pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 26	278.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 26	278.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 26	153.77
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 26	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 26	1.29
Euro to USD / Jul 26	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 25	5,399.22
Nasdaq / Jul 25	17,181.72
Dow Jones / Jul 25	39,935.07
India Sensex / Jul 26	80,709.64
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 26	37,865.35
Hang Seng / Jul 26	17,058.55
FTSE 100 / Jul 26	8,255.78
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 26	18,346.62

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 26	78.38
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 26	17,035
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 26	215,621
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 26	2,374.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 26	68.62
Petrol/Litre / Jul 27	275.60

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Jul 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Jul 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Jul 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Jul 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Jul 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Jul 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Jul 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Jul 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Jul 27 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Jul 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Jul 27 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Jul 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Jul 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Jul 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Jul 27 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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