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Stocks are drifting on the final trading day of a year of surprisingly robust gains for Wall Street

Asian shares are mixed in muted trading on the last trading day of the year

U.S. stocks and bonds are heading into the new year with plenty of tailwinds that could broaden the rally, though risks to the downside remain.

Asian stocks opened largely higher on Thursday, with Hong Kong leading the gains as investors worked on expectations the US Federal Reserve will cut rates next year.

With forecasts suggesting a surge in oil prices in 2024, the energy sector’s prospects appear to be promising. Thus, three fundamentally sound energy stocks, Equinor ASA (EQNR), Par Pacific Holdings (PARR), and Newpark Resources (NR), might be ideal buys. Read on….

Given the accelerating global demand for oil and gas coupled with a dwindling supply, it's plausible that we may witness a significant surge in energy prices, which could stimulate considerable growth within the energy sector. To that end, fundamentally strong energy stocks ChampionX Corporation (CHX), Ultrapar Participações S.A. (UGP), and…

With sustained demand for oil and natural gas globally and numerous technological advancements in exploration and production activities, the energy sector’s outlook appears robust. Amid this, let’s analyze if you should buy or hold energy stocks Halliburton (HAL), Pembina Pipeline (PBA), and NGL Energy (NGL) for momentum. Read more to…

World shares have advanced, tracking gains on Wall Street after markets there reopened following Monday's holiday

The ASX200 has finished up 0.8 per cent and is closing in on its all-time high reached in August 2021.