Australia Consumer Confidence Index Data Due On Tuesday

Swiss Market Ends On Positive Note; UBS, Sika Among Top Gainers

The Switzerland market started off on a weak note on Wednesday, and like most of its European peers, recovered gradually and kept edging higher past mid afternoon to eventually settle on a firm note.

RTTNews | 2h 34min ago

European Stocks Shrug Off Early Weakness, Close Higher

European stocks recovered after a weak start and settled on a positive note on Wednesday, as investors tracked steady U.S. markets and indulged in some bargain hunting at several counters.

RTTNews | 2h 54min ago

TSX Rises Over 1%; Materials, Energy Stocks Move Up Sharply

The Canadian market is up firmly in positive territory on Wednesday, lifted by strong gains in energy, materials and technology sectors. Data showing an improvement in Canadian services sector activity, firm commodity prices and bargain hunting after recent sharp decline contribute to market's notable move up north.

RTTNews | 3h 46min ago

U.S. Service Sector Activity Returns To Expansion In October

The Institute for Supply Management released a report on Wednesday showing U.S. service sector activity returned to expansion in the month of October. The ISM said its services PMI climbed to 52.4 in October after falling to 50.0 in September, with a reading above 50 indicating growth. Economists had expected the index to inch up to 50.8.

RTTNews | 5h 50min ago

U.S. Private Sector Employment Rebounds More Than Expected In October

Payroll processor ADP released a report on Wednesday showing private sector employment in the U.S. rebounded by more than expected in the month of October. ADP said private sector employment climbed by 42,000 jobs in October after slipping by a revised 29,000 jobs in September. Economists had expected private sector employment to rise by 25,000 jobs.

RTTNews | 6h 33min ago

U.S. Private Sector Adds 42,000 Jobs In October, More Than Expected

Payroll processor ADP released a report on Wednesday showing private sector employment in the U.S. rebounded by more than expected in the month of October.

RTTNews | 7h 50min ago

Higher Commodity Prices, Bargain Hunting May Lift Canadian Stocks At Open

Canadian stocks may move higher Wednesday morning, tracking firm oil and metal prices. Some bargain hunting is also likely after a sell-off in the previous session pushed the market to a six-week low.

RTTNews | 8h 1min ago

Wall Street May Open With Slightly Negative Bias

Slightly lower S&P and Nasdaq futures amid valuation concerns indicate a flat to negative start for stocks on Wall Street Wednesday morning. Data on manufacturing and services sector activity in the U.S. in the month of October may provide some direction to the mark

RTTNews | 8h 18min ago

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