April 23 Reuters U.S. stocks rose in a broad rally on Friday as increased factory output and housing data supported expectations of a swift economic recoverywhile big tech stocks rose in anticipation of strong earnings reports next week. The bounceback follows a selloff on Thursday when reports that U.S. President Joe Biden plans to almost […]

TOKYO, April 26 Reuters Japanese shares ticked higher on Monday, as travelrelated stocks bounced back from losses driven by fears of coronavirus curbs, and after ANA forecast a smallerthanexpected fullyear loss. The Nikkei share average rose 0.24 to 29,089.48, recovering from earlier losses of 0.43. The broader Topix edged up 0.11 to 1,917.00. Travelrelated shares […]

SYDNEY, April 26 Reuters The Australian and New Zealand currencies rose against the U.S. dollar on Monday, underpinned by higher iron ore prices and a weaker greenback amid speculation the U.S. Federal Reserve will shun talk of tapering bond purchases at its policy meeting. The commoditysensitive Australian dollar was up 0.34 at 0.7774, as iron […]