International News
Biogen dives after canning Alzheimer's drug trials
Biogen shares plummeted on Thursday after the company confirmed that it will cease clinical trials for aducanumab, the experimental Alzheimer’s disease treatment it developed alongside its Nikkei 225-listed Japanese partner Eisai.
Europe close: Stocks end mostly lower as investors mull Fed, banks slump
European stocks ended Thursday's session mostly lower as investors digested a more dovish than expected policy announcement from the Fed, with banks under pressure.
March Philly Fed index continues to point to weakness
Perhaps the most widely-followed regional manufacturing gauge in the US rebounded sharply in March, but according to economists continued to point to an ongoing slowdown.
US open: Stocks rise as investors mull Fed statement; jobs data in focus
US stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled fresh readings on manufacturing and jobs and continued to mull over a more dovish than expected policy statement from the Federal Reserve, which has prompted concerns about the US economy.
Initial weekly US jobless claims drop sharply
US jobless claims, one of the most closely-followed indicators of the health of the jobs market, dropped more sharply than expected over the preceding week.
Asia report: Most markets advance as Fed holds rates steady
Most markets in Asia were in positive territory as they closed on Thursday, as investors digested news that the US Federal Reserve was standing pat on interest rates, and likely continuing to do so for the rest of the year.