Bay Street Likely To Open Slightly Weak

RTTNews | Pred 320 dňami

(RTTNews) - Canadian shares may open a bit weak on Wednesday, weighed down by lower metal prices and caution ahead of the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve's most recent policy meeting.

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (ATD.TO) will be in focus on reports Japan's Seven & I Holdings received a revised takeover bid of around $47 billion from the company, compared with $38.5 billion earlier.

Canopy Growth Corporation (WEED.TO) announced that Canopy USA has completed its acquisition of Wana. Canopy USA now owns 100% of Wana, including Wana Wellness, The CIMA Group, and Mountain High Products.

The Canadian market ended marginally down on Tuesday after languishing in negative territory right through the day's trading session, as investors awaited fresh economic data, and quarterly earnings updates.

Weak crude oil and gold prices weighed on energy and materials shares, contributing to market's weakness.

The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index ended down 30.20 points or 0.13% at 24,072.51. The index touched a low of 23,969.27 and a high of 24,083.13 in the session.

Asian stocks turned in a mixed performance on Wednesday as China's stimulus rally fizzled out, the conflict in the Middle East persisted and investors awaited Federal Reserve meeting minutes as well as U.S. inflation data for interest rate clues.

Chinese stocks plunged as investors booked profits after recent rallies. The benchmark Shanghai Composite index slumped 6.6% after officials failed to boost confidence in stimulus plans aimed at reviving the economy.

European stocks are modestly higher in cautious trade ahead of Fed minutes.

In commodities, West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures are down slightly at $73.53 a barrel.

Gold futures are up $4.50 or 0.17% at $2,639.90 an ounce, while Silver futures are gaining $0.375 or 1.2% at $30.975 an ounce.

Taiwan Bourse May Hand Back Monday's Gains

The Taiwan stock market bounced higher again on Monday, one session after ending the two-day winning streak in which it had gained more than 600 points or 2.6 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just above the 24,275-point plateau although it's expected to open to the downside on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft, with profit-taking likely on the menu. The European markets were mixed and the U.S. bourses were down and the Asian markets are also expected to open under water. For the day, the index surged 512.91 points or 2.16 points to finish at 24,277.38 after trading between 24,108.75 and 24,362.02. Among the actives, Mega Financial and United Microelectronics Corporation both eased 0.12 percent, while Fubon Financial jumped 1.93 percent, E Sun Financial and Formosa Plastics both sank 0.74 percent, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company accelerated 3.08 percent, Hon Hai Precision rallied 2.47 percent, Largan Precision added 0.42 percent, MediaTek soared 3.30 percent, Novatek Microelectronics climbed 1.18 percent, Nan Ya Plastics surged 3.53 percent, Asia Cement gained 0.40 percent and Cathay Financial, CTBC Financial and Catcher Technology were unchanged.

RTTNews | Pred 37 minútami

Singapore Stock Market Tipped To Open In The Red

The Singapore stock market has climbed higher in five straight sessions, improving almost 70 points or 1.6 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 4,255-point plateau although investors may lock in gains on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft, with profit-taking likely on the menu. The European markets were mixed and the U.S. bourses were down and the Asian markets are also expected to open under water.

RTTNews | Pred 1 h 7 min

Rally May Stall For Malaysia Stock Market

The Malaysia stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, collecting almost 15 points or 0.9 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,600-point plateau although it's likely to open to the downside on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft, with profit-taking likely on the menu. The European markets were mixed and the U.S. bourses were down and the Asian markets are also expected to open under water.

RTTNews | Pred 1 h 37 min

Japan Stock Market May Spin Its Wheels On Tuesday

The Japan stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, gathering almost 200 points or 0.5 percent along the way. The Nikkei 225 now rests just above the 42,800-point plateau although it may be stuck in neutral on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft, with profit-taking likely on the menu. The European markets were mixed and the U.S. bourses were down and the Asian markets are also expected to open under water. The Nikkei finished modestly higher on Monday following gains from the financial shares, weakness from the technology stocks and a mixed picture from the automobile companies. For the day, the index advanced 174.53 points or 0.41 percent to finish at 42,807.82 after trading between 42,681.37 and 43,201.42. Among the actives, Nissan Motor accelerated 3.15 percent, while Mazda Motor shed 0.55 percent, Toyota Motor eased 0.10 percent, Honda Motor climbed 1.01 percent, Softbank Group soared 3.53 percent, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial dipped 0.11 percent, Mizuho Financial collected 0.79 percent, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial added 0.41 percent, Mitsubishi Electric rose 0.35 percent, Sony Group slumped 1.11 percent, Panasonic Holdings lost 0.49 percent and Hitachi fell 0.24 percent.

RTTNews | Pred 1 h 52 min

KOSPI May Run Out Of Steam On Tuesday

The South Korea stock market has tracked higher in three straight sessions, collecting almost 80 points or 2.6 percent along the way. The KOSPI now sits just shy of the 3,210-point plateau although it's due for consolidation on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft, with profit-taking likely on the menu. The European markets were mixed and the U.S. bourses were down and the Asian markets are also expected to open under water.

RTTNews | Pred 2 h 7 min

EURUSD	1.16458	GBPUSD	1.34758	AUDUSD	0.64888
USDJPY	147.249	USDCAD	1.38472	USDCHF	0.80377

Bay Street Likely To Open Slightly Weak

Taiwan Bourse May Hand Back Monday's Gains

Singapore Stock Market Tipped To Open In The Red

Rally May Stall For Malaysia Stock Market

Japan Stock Market May Spin Its Wheels On Tuesday

KOSPI May Run Out Of Steam On Tuesday

RBA Minutes On Tap For Tuesday

U.S. Dollar Climbs Against Majors

Swiss Market Ends Moderately Lower