- Li Chen
- 25 Feb, 2026
- Hong Kong
China Indexes and Stocks
The Hang Seng Index advanced 0.7% to 26,781.67, and
- Barry Adams
- 24 Feb, 2026
- New York City
Stocks lacked momentum on Wall Street amid increasing headwinds for high-flying tech stocks.
The S&P 500 Index decreased 0.2%, and the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite eased 0.2% as investors struggled to understand the impact of artificial intelligence on the software industry and a wider labor force.
Benchmark indexes dropped more than 1% in Monday's trading amid worries that artificial intelligence could disrupt several industries, lingering uncertainty surrounding the U.S. trade policy, and rapidly escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Market sentiment remained depressed for the second consecutive session this week, and the U.S. president imposed a 15% blanket tariff on imported goods for 150 days.
Trump's on-again, off-again, and on-again tariffs, using different pretexts, have failed to shrink the U.S. trade deficit, driven trade allies to diversify, and contributed to U.S. inflation.
U.S. Movers
Home Depot jumped 3.2% to $389.0 after the home improvement retailer reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results.
Sales in the fourth quarter ending on February 1 decreased from a year ago by $1.5 billion, or 3.8%, to $38.2 billion from $39.7 billion; net earnings fell 14% to $2.6 billion from $2.9 billion; and diluted earnings per share decreased to $2.58 from $3.02 a year ago.
The fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 consisted of 13 weeks compared with 14 weeks for the prior fiscal year, and the 14th week in fiscal 2024 added approximately $2.5 billion of sales to the fourth quarter and the year.
The 14th week in fiscal 2024 added approximately $0.30 to diluted earnings per share to the fourth quarter and the year.
Comparable sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 increased 0.4%, and comparable sales in the U.S. increased 0.3%.
- Barry Adams
- 24 Feb, 2026
- New York City
Stocks lacked momentum on Wall Street amid increasing headwinds for high-flying tech stocks.
The S&P 500 Index decreased 0.2%, and the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite eased 0.2% as investors struggled to understand the impact of artificial intelligence on the software industry and a wider labor force.
Benchmark indexes dropped more than 1% in Monday's trading amid worries that artificial intelligence could disrupt several industries, lingering uncertainty surrounding the U.S. trade policy, and rapidly escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Market sentiment remained depressed for the second consecutive session this week, and the U.S. president imposed a 15% blanket tariff on imported goods for 150 days.
Trump's on-again, off-again, and on-again tariffs, using different pretexts, have failed to shrink the U.S. trade deficit, driven trade allies to diversify, and contributed to U.S. inflation.
U.S. Movers
Home Depot jumped 3.2% to $389.0 after the home improvement retailer reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results.
Sales in the fourth quarter ending on February 1 decreased from a year ago by $1.5 billion, or 3.8%, to $38.2 billion from $39.7 billion; net earnings fell 14% to $2.6 billion from $2.9 billion; and diluted earnings per share decreased to $2.58 from $3.02 a year ago.
The fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 consisted of 13 weeks compared with 14 weeks for the prior fiscal year, and the 14th week in fiscal 2024 added approximately $2.5 billion of sales to the fourth quarter and the year.
The 14th week in fiscal 2024 added approximately $0.30 to diluted earnings per share to the fourth quarter and the year.
Comparable sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 increased 0.4%, and comparable sales in the U.S. increased 0.3%.
- Akira Ito
- 24 Feb, 2026
- Tokyo
Japan's benchmark indexes rebounded on Tuesday, and investors returned from a three-day holiday.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average increased 0.9%, the broader Topix advanced 0.3%, and the yen hovered at 155.05 against the U.S. dollar.
Stocks in Tokyo overlooked overnight weakness in New York trading driven by growing concerns about the AI-related disruptions, deepening uncertainty surrounding the U.S. trade policy, and rapidly escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down emergency tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Friday, injecting another wave of uncertainty into global markets.
Moreover, the U.S. president announced a 15% global tariff under the pretext of "payment deficit," valid for 150 days, requiring approval from Congress.
The high court ruling prompted officials in Tokyo to seek clarity from Washington about the impact of the decisions on Japanese firms and sought U.S. commitment in trade agreements.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average gained 0.9% to 57,339.78, and the broader TOPIX Index added 0.3% to 3,818.72.
Technology stocks led gainers in Tokyo trading, overcoming overnight jitters in New York.
Kioxia Holdings gained 8.3% to ¥22,270.0, Fujikura Ltd. soared 10% to ¥25,190.0, and Advantest Corp. increased 4.2% to ¥26,545.0.
- Akira Ito
- 24 Feb, 2026
- Tokyo
Japan's benchmark indexes rebounded on Tuesday, and investors returned from a three-day holiday.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average increased 0.9%, the broader Topix advanced 0.3%, and the yen hovered at 155.05 against the U.S. dollar.
Stocks in Tokyo overlooked overnight weakness in New York trading driven by growing concerns about the AI-related disruptions, deepening uncertainty surrounding the U.S. trade policy, and rapidly escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down emergency tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Friday, injecting another wave of uncertainty into global markets.
Moreover, the U.S. president announced a 15% global tariff under the pretext of "payment deficit," valid for 150 days, requiring approval from Congress.
The high court ruling prompted officials in Tokyo to seek clarity from Washington about the impact of the decisions on Japanese firms and sought U.S. commitment in trade agreements.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average gained 0.9% to 57,339.78, and the broader TOPIX Index added 0.3% to 3,818.72.
Technology stocks led gainers in Tokyo trading, overcoming overnight jitters in New York.
Kioxia Holdings gained 8.3% to ¥22,270.0, Fujikura Ltd. soared 10% to ¥25,190.0, and Advantest Corp. increased 4.2% to ¥26,545.0.