Markets in motion: These 10 facts influence trading

Markets in motion: These 10 facts influence trading

Friday trading on the stock market promises some moves based on important information that investors should keep an eye on. The DAX appears friendly and is in the profit zone an hour before trading starts. In Asia, stock markets posted gains, with the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo, the Shanghai Composite in mainland China and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong in positive territory.

Alphabet posts impressive growth as Google parent company beats expectations and announces stock buyback. Microsoft is showing strong sales and profit developments, which investors are following closely. In contrast, Intel disappointed the stock market with a sales forecast. Snap, on the other hand, made it into the profit zone and recorded a positive development.

thyssenkrupp secures a partnership for the steel sector with the Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, who will be involved in the steel business. Airbus reports lower profits than expected as the aircraft manufacturer earned less in the first quarter. Oil prices are slightly higher, while the euro is stable above the $1.07 mark. It remains to be seen how these factors will affect Friday trading on the stock market.