Spreadex Market Update

Asian shares take a blow



Asian shares have taken a blow for the first time in 3 days after a preliminary report showed Chinese manufacturing data fell short of estimates. However, the Japanese economy has been growing from strength to strength, with Japanese equities rallying on the back of speculation that the Bank of Japan will step up its stimulus efforts.

Netflix shares have soared past the $200 price for the first time since 2011 after reporting on robust first quarter earnings. Netflix point to the success of its first original series, house of cards and have confirmed that they have more subscribers than HBO in the U.S. First quarter earnings showed a $3million profit versus a $5million loss last year.

ARM Holdings, the British chip designer have well surpassed first-quarter forecasts, reporting a 44 percent jump in adjusted pre-tax profit at £89.4million. Originally forecast to be £77.6million, profits were boosted by strength in the dollar and considerable demand for smartphone and tablets that use its processor technology.

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