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Malaya Business Insight

HONG KONG — Asian stocks posted modest gains on Thursday following a rebound on Wall Street and ahead of China’s latest economic growth figures. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 edged up 0.1 percent to 9,477.22 points. (read on…) Related items Hong Kong, Shanghai Shares Jump 2 percent; Banks Lead Rally MF Global Hong Kong to return...

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Asian stocks mostly higher on Greek debt vote

HONG KONG: Asian shares were mostly higher Monday after Greek lawmakers approved a package of drastic austerity measures amid violent street battles between police and protesters in the streets of Athens. (read the rest of the story…) Related items Asian shares fall after European downgrades Asian stocks climb on eurozone debt hopes Hong Kong...

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Asian stocks firmer on Greece hopes, Apple earnings

HONG KONG – Asian markets rose Wednesday after a strong earnings report from Apple and on hopes Greece will agree on a debt-reduction deal with creditors, although worries persisted over Europe's ongoing fiscal woes. (read the story…) Related items Asian stocks down after Wall Street drifts Greek deal lifts euro, stocks; outlook cloudy Asian...

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Asian stocks lower on mixed US, Japan economic news, light holiday trading

BANGKOK – Asian stocks markets fell Wednesday, with trading thinned by year-end holidays and mixed economic news out of the U.S. and Japan. (read on…) People who looked at this item also looked at… Hong Kong police suspect no foul play in death of Canadian musician Joey Basha Asian stocks down on mixed US,...

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Blue Star, Hongkong Land, Keppel, Olam International: Asian Stocks Preview

The following companies may have unusual price changes in Asian trading tomorrow. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices (NKY) are as of the latest close. The information in each item was released after markets shut unless stated otherwise. (read more…) Related items Hongkong Land Hldgs – Director Declaration Angang Steel, Bawang, Donfeng,...

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Asia Stocks Drop as Europe Crisis Drags on Growth Across Region

Asian stocks fell for a second day amid economic reports indicating Europe’s debt crisis is contributing to slower growth in Japan, South Korea and China. (more…) Related items Hong Kong the key for Kiwi companies in China Hong Kong the key to Kiwi investment in China Hong Kong soars 6% as Asian stocks surge...

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Asian Stocks Drop as S&P Puts Euro Nations on Downgrade Watch

Asian stocks fell, with a benchmark gauge headed for its first loss in seven days, after Standard & Poor’s said it may cut credit ratings on Germany, France and 13 other members of the euro amid the worsening debt crisis. (more…) Related items Asian Stocks Rise on New Leaders in Europe, China ‘Soft Landing’...

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Hong Kong: Stocks Slump on Spanish Borrowing Costs

  HONG KONG – Asian stocks slumped Friday after a spike in Spanish government borrowing costs added to the uncertainty over Europe’s debt crisis and a report showed new house prices in China slid last month. Oil fell below $99 a barrel while the dollar weakened against the euro and the yen. South Korea’s...

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Asian Stocks Rise on New Leaders in Europe, China ‘Soft Landing’

Asian stocks rose, paring two weeks of losses, amid optimism new governments in Greece and Italy will help contain Europe’s debt crisis and after top economists said China will have a “soft landing.” (more…) People who looked at this item also looked at… Asian Stocks Drop a Second Day on U.S. Economy; Foster’s Gains...

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Asian stocks jump as Japan reports exports growth

Asian stock markets jumped Monday, buoyed by hopes of progress in resolving Europe’s debt crisis and positive export figures from Japan that point toward a recovery from a devastating tsunami earlier this year. (read the rest of the story…) Related items Apple may face iPad export ban in China trademark row Asian stocks mostly...

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