Tag: New York Stock Exchange

Pres. Marcos Jr., invites US investors to do business in PHL in speech at NYSE forum

Cites favorable laws for foreign direct investments such as law allowing “full foreign ownership” in telco, transpo services     (Eagle News) – Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr., encouraged US investors to try doing business in the Philippines citing the very favorable conditions and conducing environment for foreign investments. Speaking before the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the 65-year old Philippine leader cited various advantages of investing in the country, including legislation that allows full […]

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Asia markets mostly up, traders nervously eye US funding row

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets mostly rose Friday after another positive week across trading floors but investors’ desire for more buying was being tested by profit-taking and worries about a possible US government shutdown. Wall Street came off record highs to end lower as Washington lawmakers bicker over a federal funding deal, which must be passed by midnight on Friday US time. The House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday but there […]

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US stocks end at records again, lifting global equities

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Wall Street stocks pushed to fresh highs for the fifth day in a row Wednesday, giving a boost to most international equity markets on continued optimism about US economic prospects. US stocks have been on a tear since last week when President Donald Trump vowed to release details of his promised tax cut plan within two to three weeks. On Wednesday, Trump reiterated that he would soon release specifics […]

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