Amazon shares surge
Amazon鈥檚 share price skyrocketed by more than ten per cent on Thursday after the online retail behemoth reported better than expected earnings, powered by surging demand for its cloud computing services.
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Global stocks mixed amid easing fears over US banks, trade war
US stock markets rose Friday as concerns over bank loans and an escalation in the US-China trade war eased.
Stocks extend losses for third day
Bangladesh鈥檚 stock market continued its losing streak for the third consecutive session on Tuesday, as most issues on both the Dhaka and Chattogram bourses ended lower amid reduced turnover...
Merged bank to be listed on stock market
The government has decided to enlist a new Shariah-based bank formed from the merger of five Shariah-based banks, on the country鈥檚 stock exchange, according to Bangladesh Bank officials...
Stocks gain on AI, US rate-cut hopes
Stock markets mostly rose Friday driven by investor optimism over AI and US rate-cut hopes, which overshadowed concerns about a government shutdown dragging on.
Banks, stock markets to remain closed for 4 days from Wednesday
The banking sector and the stock markets in Bangladesh will remain closed for four consecutive days starting from Wednesday.
Global stocks gain, gold hits record
European and Asian stock markets largely gained Monday and gold hit a record high after US inflation figures met expectations, soothing concerns about president Donald Trump鈥檚 latest tariff salvo...
US stocks end at records again
Stock markets steadied and the dollar mostly rose Friday at the end of聽 a week marked by central bank decisions, as attention turned to a call between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Weekly stocks:聽Indices fall, turnover slumps
Bangladesh鈥檚 stock market endured another week of losses as all indices, share prices of most companies, and overall turnover declined, leaving investors frustrated after two consecutive weeks of downturn.
Govt plans to divest MNC shares
The interim government has revived a plan to divest government shares in the multinational companies on the stock market after the previous initiative bore no major fruits over the past two decades.
Global stocks steady, dollar up
Stock markets steadied and the dollar rose Friday at the end of a week marked by central bank decisions, as attention turned to a call between US president Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Global stocks fluctuate
European stock markets rose while Asia was mixed on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates but left investors wondering how many more cuts were in the pipeline.
Stock market shows recovery as investors return: DSE chairman
Dhaka Stock Exchange chairman Mominul Islam on Tuesday described the country鈥檚 stock market outlook as encouraging, saying that the market has begun to recover as investors are gradually returning.
DSE, CSE start week in red
Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets fell sharply on Sunday, with indices losing early gains as most share prices and turnover declined from the previous session...
Stock market exposure of banks soars to 18pc
The capital market exposure of banks in Bangladesh rose notably in the March quarter of 2025, due to higher idle funds in the banking system and limited avenues for investment in a sluggish economy...
Global stocks slide as US inflation clouds rates outlook
Stock markets fell Friday, with Wall Street indexes retreating from record highs as a key US inflation reading accelerated, lowering the possibility of sustained interest rate cuts in the coming months.
European stocks retreat before US inflation data
European stock markets fell Friday as investors digested mixed economic data, while shares in UK banks and the pound dropped on reports the sector could face a windfall tax.
Stocks mixed after Nvidia record earnings
Major stock markets traded mixed Thursday after Nvidia鈥檚 quarterly earnings beat expectations, but shares in the AI powerhouse slipped over worries about its stalled business in China.
Global stocks higher as investors focus on Fed chief speech
Stock markets advanced Friday ahead of a pivotal speech by the US central bank chief, expected to shed light on possible interest rate cuts in the world鈥檚 top economy.
Global stocks diverge as traders eye US rate signals
Stock markets fluctuated on Wednesday, with many investors sticking to the sidelines while awaiting clues on US interest rate moves...
Global stocks cautious with eyes on Ukraine talks, US rates
European stock markets rose while Wall Street diverged on Tuesday as investors eyed signs of progress in talks to end Russia鈥檚 war in Ukraine...
Stocks waver on mixed US data
Stock markets wavered on Friday as investors digested mixed American economic data and monitored a landmark US-Russia summit aimed at ending the war in Ukraine...
Stocks gain on China-US truce
Stock markets rose Tuesday, with Tokyo hitting a record, as investors welcomed the extension of a China-US tariff truce and awaited key US inflation data.
Global stocks fall sharply
Stock markets dived Friday following weak US jobs data that raised doubts about the world鈥檚 biggest economy as president Donald Trump moves forward with additional tariffs...
Stocks decline for second day
The country鈥檚 stock markets continued to face a downward trend for the second consecutive day of the week, with most companies witnessing a fall in share prices on both the Dhaka and Chattogram bourses...
Global stocks diverge with eyes on earnings, trade talks
Stock markets were mixed Tuesday as traders awaited earnings from Wall Street titans and US trade talks, with just over a week before the deadline to avert steeper tariffs...
Stock markets mixed, yen firms as Japan PM vows to stay
Stock markets diverged on Monday as investors eyed a busy earnings week and awaited fresh developments in US trade deals before an August 1 tariffs deadline...
Stocks consolidate after bumper week buoyed by US economy
US and European stock markets stalled or trimmed gains on Friday after a bullish week buoyed by US data and upbeat company earnings...
Global stocks, dollar gain
Leading European and Asian stock markets mostly rose Thursday, tracking more record highs on Wall Street.
Projects should be funded via stock market to build trust: Khosru
Former commerce minister and standing committee member of BNP Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said that the capital market would only truly gain the trust of stakeholders when government projects begin sourcing funds directly from the stock market...
