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FTSE 100 Marginally Higher As Energy Stocks Surge
(RTTNews) - U.K. stocks were marginally higher on Wednesday, with energy stocks leading the surge as oil extended an overnight rally on concerns that Middle East tensions could escalate and potentially disrupt crude output from the region.
The benchmark FTSE 100 was up 9 points, or 0.1 percent, at 8,286 after rising half a percent on Tuesday.
Energy giant BP Plc and peer Shell both jumped around 2.5 percent.
JD Sports slumped 5 percent despite the sportswear retail chain reporting record sales in the 26 weeks to August and reaffirming its FY25 guidance.
Wizz Air Holdings plummeted 6 percent after the airline reported a drop in load factors over the course of September.
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Hong Kong Shares Poised To End Two-Day Slide
The Hong Kong stock market has finished lower in consecutive trading days, tumbling almost 630 points or 2.5 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 25,200-point plateau although it may find traction on Thursday.
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China Stock Market May Stop The Bleeding On Thursday
The China stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, retreating more than 80 points or 2.1 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 3,800-point plateau although it's due for support on Thursday.
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Taiwan Stock Market May Extend Winning Streak
The Taiwan stock market has tracked higher in three straight sessions, gathering more than 750 points or 3.1 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just beneath the 24,520-point plateau and it may add to its winnings again on Thursday.
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Singapore Stock Market May Extend Wednesday's Gains
The Singapore stock market bounced higher again on Wednesday, one day after snapping the five-day winning streak in which it had climbed almost 70 points or 1.6 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 4,245-point plateau and it may pick up steam on Thursday.
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Malaysia Bourse May Add To Its Winnings On Thursday
The Malaysia stock market rebounded on Wednesday, one day after ending the three-day winning streak in which it had collected almost 15 points or 0.9 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,585-point plateau and it's expected to open in the green again on Thursday.
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Higher Open Called For Japan Stock Market
The Japan stock market bounced higher again on Wednesday, one session after ending the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced almost 200 points or 0.5 percent. The Nikkei 225 now rests just above the 42,520-point plateau and it's expected to open to the upside again on Thursday.
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KOSPI May Reclaim 3,200-Point Level
The South Korea stock market bounced higher again on Wednesday, one day after ending the three-day winning streak in which it had improved almost 80 points or 2.6 percent. The KOSPI now sits just shy of the 3,190-point plateau and it may tick higher again on Thursday.
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Korea Interest Rate Decision Due On Thursday
The Bank of Korea will wrap up its monetary policy meeting this morning and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The BoK is expected to keep its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 2.50 percent.
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