Nikkei 225, Kospi, Jakarta Composite Index

Low angle view of tall buildings in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing diverse architectural styles George Pachantouris | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened mostly higher after U.S. President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats reached a provisional agreement to avoid a U.S. government shutdown. Trump endorsed a Senate deal to fund the vast majority of the federal government…

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Apple (AAPL) earnings report Q1 2026

Apple reported fiscal first-quarter earnings on Thursday that surpassed expectations, with revenue soaring 16% on an annual basis.   Shares of the company were up slightly in extended trading. Here are the results versus what Wall Street was expecting according to LSEG consensus estimates for the quarter ending in December:  EPS: $2.84 vs. $2.67 estimated  Revenue: $143.76 billion vs. $138.48 billion estimated  Here is how Apple’s major product…

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Trump Minnesota ICE action forces CEOs to weigh speaking out

The fatal shooting this weekend of a second American citizen by federal immigration agents in Minnesota has forced corporate leaders to do something they’ve rarely done since President Donald Trump returned to office last year: publicly disagree with his policies. For months, executives have kept quiet as the Trump administration expanded its sprawling immigration crackdown….

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