· Stocks rose slightly on Wednesday as investors cheered a nearing trade deal between the U.S. and China, though softer measures on payrolls and the service economy kept a lid on optimism.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 39 points to close at 26,218.13 as Intel and Home Depot outperformed. The S&P 500 gained 0.2% to end the day at 2,873.40, notching a five-day winning streak, as the materials and tech sectors led the way. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.6% to 7,895.55.
· European stocks closed higher on Wednesday, as market participants monitored signs of progress in U.S.-China trade talks.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up by almost 1 percent at the closing bell, with most sectors and major bourses in positive territory.
· Shares in Asia trade mixed on Thursday morning as investors watched out for developments amid ongoing negotiations on the U.S.-China trade front.
The Nikkei 225 in Japan was largely flat in early trade, while the Topix slipped fractionally.
Shares of Apple supplier Japan Display soared more than 7 percent following a Reuters report that the company would supply organic light-emitting diode screens for the Apple Watch later this year.
The supply deal would mark Japan Display's foray into the OLED display market, Reuters reported citing two sources familiar with the matter. The company currently supplies liquid crystal display screens for the iPhone XR.
In South Korea, the Kospi gained 0.21 percent as shares of chipmaker SK Hynix added 1.25 percent.
Australia's ASX 200 slipped 0.56 percent in morning trade as the sectors declined.
Reference: CNBC
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