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Asia stocks rise; Japan lags on sticky inflation, TSMC brings some cheer

Asia stocks rise; Japan lags on sticky inflation, TSMC brings some cheer

Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks rose on Friday tracking overnight strength in Wall Street, although Japanese markets lagged as data showed consumer inflation remained sticky in June, presenting a hawkish outlook for the Bank of Japan. Stellar earnings from chipmaking bellwether TSMC (NYSE:TSM) (TW:2330) also provided limited cheer to the sector, after the firm flagged some concerns over the ...

2025-07-18 16:46:03
Australia stocks hit record high as RBA rate cut bets grow

Australia stocks hit record high as RBA rate cut bets grow

Investing.com-- Australia’s ASX 200 stock benchmark soared to a record high on Friday, boosted chiefly by growing bets that the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut interest rates further amid signs of weakness in the economy.  The ASX 200 rose more than 1% to a record high of 8,745.20 points, extending gains from the prior session. Gains were largely broad-based, with the country’s he ...

2025-07-18 16:42:49
Judge rules Trump’s firing of FTC commissioner was illegal

Judge rules Trump’s firing of FTC commissioner was illegal

By Mike Scarcella and Jody Godoy (Reuters) -A federal judge on Thursday ruled the firing of U.S. Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Kelly Slaughter by President Donald Trump earlier this year was illegal. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan said the Trump administration’s attempt to remove Slaughter did not comply with removal protections in federal law. “Because those protections remain co ...

2025-07-18 16:39:38
’Squid Game’ boosts Netflix quarter, company raises revenue guidance

’Squid Game’ boosts Netflix quarter, company raises revenue guidance

By Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -The final season of global phenomenon "Squid Game" helped Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) beat Wall Street earnings targets for the second quarter, and the streaming service raised its revenue guidance for the year. Some investors had hoped for more from the dominant movie and TV streaming service, analysts said. Netflix shares had risen nearly 44 ...

2025-07-18 16:36:43