Financial Markets - News | April 20, 2018

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Nikkei edges lower as tech sector sell-off weighs

TOKYO, April 20 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average edged lower on Friday morning as worries about slower smartphone demand hit technology shares, while financial stocks rallied thanks to higher U.S. yields.
The Nikkei gave up 0.1 percent to 22,162.24. The index rose 1.8 percent for the week, its fourth straight week of gains.see the full article

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FTSE 100 rises, as pound falls on BOE rate-hike doubts

U.K. stocks advanced Friday, aided by a drop in the pound’s value after Bank of England Governor Mark Carney suggested that an interest-rate increase may not come next month as expected.see the full article

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'Fearless Girl' will be moving to NYSE after spending a year staring down 'Charging Bull'

The "Fearless Girl" statue will be moving closer to the New York Stock Exchange after spending a year staring down Arturo Di Modica's "Charging Bull."
The 50-inch tall bronze statue of a girl with her hands on her hips was created by Kristen Visbal and installed in March 2017 on the same plaza as the bronze Wall Street bull statue to celebrate "International Women's Day." It was controversial from the start.see the full article

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Dow 30 Stock Roundup: AmEx, Goldman, IBM, JNJ, P&G, UNH Earnings Impress

The Dow experienced a particularly volatile week as earnings results took center stage. The index gained on the week’s first two trading days thanks primarily to robust earnings and strong economic data as geopolitical tensions eased. However, the Dow declined over the next two sessions as earnings came in mixed and treasury yields surged to their highest level for the year.see the full article

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