Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, reported strong revenue growth in its third quarter, but it fell short of Wall Street expectations

Capital expenditures hit a record $51.4 billion and free cash flow was negative $9.1 billion.

Asian shares and U.S. futures are mixed, weighed down by some big technology stocks after Google parent Alphabet’s earnings were below expectations

World shares and U.S. futures were mixed Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve held rates steady. Oil prices fell even as U.S. officials warned that renewed military action against Iran could come after the Nov.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as ​expected, opting to delay any changes to borrowing costs until after next week's US midterm elections while it awaits further data on inflation,

The Fed's decision came even as inflation has heated up and spread beyond the gas pump.

U.S. stocks held steady Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it was leaving its main interest rate, which can affect the broad economy and financial markets worldwide, unchanged. The S&P 500 rose 0.

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh held a news conference following the central bank's decision to keep interest rates unchanged.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign Feb. 7, nine months ahead of the end of her 8-year term, the ECB said Thursday. The resignation opens the way for European leaders to choose a successor for the ECB president and other top officials whose terms are ending next year.

Christine Lagarde is to step down as European Central Bank president in February, nine months early, setting up a leadership contest just as the central bank faces a resurgence in inflationary pressures.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign Feb. 7, nine months ahead of the end of her 8-year term.

Christine Lagarde's decision to step down early as European Central Bank president ends an eventful seven years at an institution she was never expected to lead.

Samsung’s results are the next big barometer for a memory-chip trade that’s springing back from recent lows.

Micron stock advances as SK Hynix earnings fuel enthusiasm for memory-chip companies.

Micron stock was rising as SK Hynix earnings fueled enthusiasm for memory-chip companies.

Futures tied to the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose on Wednesday, ​buoyed by memory-chip stocks after SK Hynix's bumper results, with investors now looking to a slate of ‌key earnings as the next test of AI trade,

The currency has lost almost 5% against the U.S. dollar in six months.

The dollar held at two-week highs Wednesday ahead of policy decisions from central banks, with the Fed widely expected to leave rates unchanged while signaling the probability of any December move.

The dollar held steady at a two-week high early on Wednesday ahead of a string of policy decisions from central banks, with the Federal Reserve expected to leave rates unchanged while signalling whether a December move remains on the table.

The US dollar was flat against major currencies on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, while the New Zealand dollar fell sharply after the country's central bank surprisingly left interest rates unchanged.

The Houthis said Tuesday that they struck Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery in the Eastern Province with a ballistic missile.

Oil gained. While prospects of diplomatic talks eased tension in the Middle East, they failed to generate any meaningful selling interest, as traders are increasingly focused on what is happening on the ground, said ANZ.

Oil prices fell to around $114 a barrel on Tuesday amid a growing number of geopolitical developments that could affect energy markets in the coming days. From the pending Israeli election to the US midterms next week and the potential for renewed attacks on Iran by both nations,

Oil prices climbed Wednesday as investors weighed the prospect of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.