Asia-Pacific stocks mixed as investors monitor omicron variant developments

View in Browser  |  Forward to a Friend Wed, 29 Dec 2021 MORNING SQUAWK APAC TOP NEWS          GUEST HIGHLIGHTS DJIA 36,398.21 95.83 +0.26%  S&P 500 4,786.35 4.84 -0.10%  NASDAQ 15,781.72 89.54 -0.56%  HSI 23,280.56 0.00 0.00%  STI 3,128.41 24.17 +0.78%  ASX 200 7,504.70 84.40 +1.14%  Quotes and charts as of Wed, 29 Dec 2021 08:26 AM +08. Top News Wed, 29 Dec 2021 08:08 AM +08 Asia-Pacific stocks mixed as investors monitor omicron variant developments The S&P 500 declined from its record closing high overnight stateside while the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw its fifth straight day of gains. Wed, 29 Dec 2021 03:12 AM +08 Omicron infection appears to protect against Covid delta variant and could displace it, South Africa study finds If omicron also proves less severe than delta, Covid infections could prove less disruptive to society, according to South African scientists. Wed, 29 Dec 2021 08:20 AM +08 Dr. Fauci: CDC reducing Covid isolation time guidelines will 'get people back to jobs' On Monday, U.S. health officials reduced restrictions for Americans who catch the coronavirus and are asymptomatic. Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:35 AM +08 Cathie Wood is still a star, but some of the shine came off this year Cathie Wood ends the year still a superstar, but the ebb and flow of her flagship fund illustrates the danger of being an aggressive active stock picker. Wed, 29 Dec 2021 04:57 AM +08 Here's how much money you'd have if you invested $1,000 in 4 of the top cryptocurrencies this year It's been a banner year for crypto, with digital tokens, such as bitcoin and dogecoin, hitting all-time highs and making millionaires of investors. Guest Highlights – Today on CNBC All times given in SIN/HK. 09:30 Ronald Wan Non-executive Chairman, Partners Financial Holdings China markets 09:40 Dan Yergin Vice Chairman, IHS Markit Oil outlook 2022 . Terms Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Advertise with us