Japanese stocks attain biggest weekly gain in 6-1/2 yrs
Japan's Nikkei posted its biggest weekly gain in 6-1/2 years after a fifth straight winning session on Friday,…
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Dollar eases vs yen after rally, sterling steadies
The dollar eased slightly against the yen on Wednesday, but remained close to 2-1/2-week highs recorded this week…
Dow, S&P end at record high as Brexit fears ease; energy climbs 2%
U.S. stocks ended higher on Tuesday as fears eased over Brexit and Japan signaled more economic stimulus. "I think…
Yen recoups some losses, sterling firms
The yen clawed back some of this week's losses in Asian trading on Wednesday, after it sank to 2-1/2-week lows…
Japan to slash its 2016 economic growth forecast
The Japanese government is set to almost halve its economic growth forecast for 2016 after taking into account its…
S&P ends at all-time high, Nasdaq closes at 2016 high
U.S. stocks ended higher on Monday as investors cheered an election in Japan and extended a jobs-report rally. The…
Nintendo shares soar on Pokemon Go mobile game hopes
Shares of Japan's Nintendo Co soared more than 20 percent after Friday's surge, adding $7.5 billion to its market…
Yen slips as Tokyo stocks soar after Japan elections
The safe-haven yen fell on Monday amid an improvement in investor risk appetite following a surge in Tokyo stocks,…
Tokio Marine Insurance named Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games sponsor
Japan-based Tokio Marine has been named an official sponsor of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games,…
Nintendo shares soar as new Pokemon mobile game captures hearts
Shares in Japan's Nintendo Co surged on Friday as consumers flocked to try out its new Pokemon GO smartphone game,…
