International Stocks Trading in New York Close Higher

International stocks trading in New York experienced a positive day on Wednesday. The S&P/BNY Mellon index of American depositary receipts gained 0.3% and closed at 164.17.

Performance of Different Regions

• The European index rose 0.4% and closed at 160.95.
• The Asian index rose 0.3% and closed at 185.98.
• The Latin American index fell 0.1% and closed at 218.07.
• The emerging-markets index lost 0.4% and closed at 301.32.

Top Performers

• United Kingdom's Amarin took the lead, skyrocketing by an impressive 33% and reaching $1.29.
• Australia-based Aslan Pharmaceuticals saw a significant surge of 25% and closed at 79 cents.
• Zepp Health, a Chinese company, secured its spot in the top three leaders on Wednesday, with its shares gaining 24% and closing at $1.96.

Biggest Declines

• Akso Health Group, based in China, experienced a substantial decline of nearly 22%, closing at 90 cents.
• Switzerland's Addex Therapeutics also suffered a setback, with shares tumbling by 20% and closing at $6.45.
• United Kingdom-based Renalytix faced a decline of 15%, closing at 34 cents.