Most Asian stocks declined along with U.S. equity futures as a slew of weak economic data from the world’s largest economy offered a fresh reminder about the impact of the coronavirus. The dollar extended gains.
Shares fell in Australia, Japan and Hong Kong, and swung in China. European stock futures fluctuated and contracts on the S&P 500 slipped 1% at one point in Asia trading, after the benchmark sank about 2% on Wednesday. Earnings reports showed the virus is taking its toll -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s investment portfolio took a hit, while Bank of America Corp. and Citigroup Inc. followed rivals in setting aside billions for loan losses. Treasuries held their gains and oil steadied near its lowest in two decades.
US After Hours BBBY +12.2% up nicely on earnings beat; RCUS +47.6% jumps on M&A chatter
Nikkei -1.26% Hang Seng -0.73% CSI -0.01% Shanghai +0.16% Shenzen +0.31%
Eur$ 1.0885 CNH 7.0850 CNY 7.0812 JPY 107.87 GBP 1.2470 RUB 74.94 CHF 0.9668 TRY 6.9059 ZTI$ 19.91 +0.20%
S&P +0.08% EuroStoxx +0.54% FTSE +0.51% Dax +0.48% SMI +0.56%
Macro :
- Spanish Regulator Extends Ban on Short Positions for a Month
- GERMANY TO FORBID LARGE PUBLIC EVENTS UNTIL AT LEAST AUGUST 31
- U.S. Investor Bull-Bear Spread -7.89: AAII
Keep an eye on :
- ATRLJB SS : Atrium Ljungberg Withdraws FY Forecast Due to Virus, Acquisition
- BARN SW : Barry Callebaut First Half Ebit CHF303.5 Mln, +0.7% Y/y
- BIM FP : BioMerieux Withdraws 2020 Objectives, Delays Div. Decision
- COFB BB : Cofinimmo Expands CP Program to EU950m for Long-Term Maturities
- DRW3 GY : Draegerwerk Prelim 1Q Ebit Loss About EU0.6 Mln
- ELE SM : Spain’s Endesa Close to Signing EU550M Loan: Expansion
- EDP PL : EDP Renovaveis 1Q Electricity Generation Falls 8%
- ELIOR FP : Elior Proposes to Not Pay Out Div for 2019-2020 Finl Year
- EQT SS : Flying Tiger Gets DKK150 Million Liquidity Injection, JP Says
- GAM SW : *BANTLEON VOTING RIGHTS IN GAM RISE TO 5.23% FROM 3.17%: SIX
- GSF NO : Grieg Seafood Offering Prices 1.79m Shares at NOK140.05/Share
- JMT PL : J. Martins Still Discussing Whether to Pay Dividends, CEO Says
- KESKOB FH : Kesko Oyj March Comparable Sales +2.2%
- LOOMB SS ; Loomis Signs SEK1.2b Two-Year Loan
- MS IM : German Cartel Office Approved Mediaset Prosieben Deal on Apr. 14
- NEXI IM : Nexi Sees 1Q Revenue Over EU220m, Suspends Guidance
- UG FP : Peugeot Maker PSA Tests Pandemic Measures at Factory Near Paris
- PRY IM : Prysmian Says Brazil Antitrust Court Ruled Against Company
- REP SM : Iberdrola, Repsol, Naturgy Seek Loans, Credit Lines: Expansion
- SPM IM : Saipem Withdraws 2020 Guidance, Says Balance Sheet Solid
- SHOT SS : Scandic Demand Seen Starting to Recover Soon, Handelsbanken Says
- STM FP : Apple Chipmaker TSMC’s Profit Soars on Internet, IPhone Demand
- UBI IM : ISS, Glass Lewis Invite Intesa Holders to Back Cap. Hike for UBI
- VACN SW : VAT First Quarter Net Sales CHF145.5 Mln, +14% Y/y
- DG FP : Vinci Airports 1Q Passenger Traffic Falls 21% on Virus Impact
- ZAL GY : Zalando Reports Prelim Adj Ebit Loss
- ROSE SW : Zur Rose First Quarter Sales CHF426.6 Mln