China Indexes Bounced Around Flatline, Alibaba Group In Focus

The two-day U.S.-China summit is likely to end with a little progress in ending the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Alibaba accelerated its investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure as core e-commerce revenue growth disappeared.

Rally in Tech Stocks Keeps Market Momentum Alive In Mainland China and Hong Kong

China's indexes hovered near the flatline, crude oil prices remained elevated, and tech stocks held near record highs amid optimism over artificial intelligence-related demand.

Japan's Household Spending Decline Extended to March, JTX Advanced Metals Plunged After Bond Issuance Plan

Japan's household spending declined for the fourth consecutive month in March amid rising inflationary pressures. JTX Advanced Metals announced its plan to sell convertible bonds and finance a stock buyback program.

Hang Seng and CSI 300 Indexes Hovered at 5-Year Highs, CK Hutchison Plans to Sell Telecom Stake In UK

China's indexes struggled to advance amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. CK Hutchison Holdings agreed to sell its minority stake in the U.K.-based VodafoneThree.

China's Exports Advanced and Inflation Accelerated In April

China's exports advanced and its trade surplus narrowed in April from a year ago amid supply disruptions in the Middle East and a sharp rise in commodity prices. China's inflation accelerated in April.

PBoC Tightened Yuan-Dollar Rate, Midea Group Plans to Raise $2.2 Billion

China's indexes trimmed weekly gains, and investors held out for higher highs amid earnings optimism and overlooking the fragile ceasefire in the Persian Gulf.

Japan's Indexes Closed at New Record Highs, Nikkei 225 Jumped 5%

Japan's benchmark indexes reached new record highs in the post-holiday session amid optimism about artificial intelligence infrastructure investment.

Tech-Powered Rebound Lifted Indexes In Mainland China and Hong Kong

China's benchmark indexes advanced, led by technology stocks, amid hopes of easing tensions in the Middle East, and a decline in oil prices boosted market sentiment.

Japanese Yen Rebounded 3% After a Joint intervention

Japan's indexes hovered near a flatline after a choppy week of trading, and the yen rebounded as much as 3% following a joint intervention by the authorities.

China Stocks Lacked Direction Amid Global Stagflation Worries

Stocks in China meandered, and investors reacted to corporate results. However, market sentiment was subdued amid worries of a prolonged shutdown in the Persian Gulf.

Bank of Japan Held Rates Steady, Jobless Rate Edged Higher In March

Japan's benchmark indexes declined 1% from record highs set in the previous session. The Bank of Japan held its short-term rate unrevised, and March's jobless rate inched higher.

Prolonged Hormuz Worries Dampen Mood In China and Hong Kong Trading

China's indexes meandered amid worries that a prolonged supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is likely to stoke global inflation and slow economic growth.

China's Indexes Advanced On Monday, Industrial Profit Growth Accelerated In March

China's industrial profit growth accelerated in March, driven by a sustained demand for advanced equipment and semiconductors for AI-related data centers.

Higher Energy Prices Accelerated March's Inflation In Japan

Japan's annual core inflation accelerated in March, driven by higher energy prices.

Higher Energy and Raw Material Prices Ripple Through Global Supply Chain, Eoptolink Technology In Focus

China's benchmark indexes faced headwinds, and exporters passed on higher energy and raw materials prices to international customers.