The drug industry is now divided between those who have access to the latest treatments and those who do not.

Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) is a leading provider of financial services technology solutions. The company's stock is up 1.07% today.

Stocks in the Asia-Pacific region declined, following the downward trend of Wall Street the previous night as investors anticipated the coming year.

The Bank of Japan's decision to expand its target range for 10-year Japanese government bond yields caused a shock to global markets, resulting in a decrease in the value of bonds and stocks worldwide.