Metals One rises 7% as it moves to take option to increase its South African gold stake

Japan kicks off its earnings season with the owners of Uniqlo and 7-Eleven stores. Earnings from the retail giants are expected to be a mixed bag with uncertainty hovering over their outlook amid the Middle East conflict.

A purchase agreement between Commonwealth LNG and Japan’s top liquefied natural gas buyer, Jera Co., has been terminated, according to a document filed with the US Department of Energy.

Analysts have said adoption of the $30-per-month Microsoft 365 Copilot is in the early stage.

South Korea's Kospi led gains in the region while Japan's Nikkei 225 also opened higher. The Australian and Hong Kong markets were closed for the Easter weekend.