Asian shares post modest drop with focus on Nvidia

Asian shares post modest drop with focus on Nvidia

Asian equities struggled for direction at the open Wednesday as investors awaited Nvidia Corp.’s earnings for guidance on where the markets head next after a strong rally since April. Shares edged up in Australia while gauges in Japan and South Korea were flat. Chips and the electronics sector were in focus with Nikon Corp. shares … Read more

US stock futures jump, dollar gains on tariff ruling

US stock futures jump, dollar gains on tariff ruling

US stock futures jumped and the dollar strengthened after President Donald Trump’s global tariffs were deemed illegal and blocked by the US trade court. Upbeat earnings from Nvidia Corp. also boosted investor sentiment. Contracts for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gained 1.4% and 1.7% respectively. The ruling can now be appealed by the Trump … Read more