Hong Kong, Shanghai: Stocks open higher

HONG KONG Shares rallied in Hong Kong Tuesday morning after a top Federal Reserve official tempered comments from two colleagues on the possibility of a US rate hike this month.The Hang Seng Index added 1.17 per cent,...

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Stocks to watch: Yoma Strategic, Oceanus, Del Monte Pacific

THE following stocks made announcements after Thursday's market close that could affect its trading on Friday:Yoma Strategic said its subsidiary, Convenience Prosperity Company Ltd (CPCL), has been appointed by J C Bamford...

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Hong Kong, Shanghai: Stocks down at open

Shares in Hong Kong and Shanghai dipped in the first few minutes on Thursday as investors await the release of closely watched Chinese trade data later in the day.The Hang Seng Index fell 0.16 per cent, or 36.85 points,...

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Australia shares up, aided by solid GDP data; NZ hits a record

Australian shares rose on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street, while data at home showing the economy last quarter expanded at its fastest annual pace in four years helped buoy sentiment.The S&P/ASX 200 index was 10.8...

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Asia: Stocks hit 1-year high as soft US data quells Fed hike talk

The US dollar took a tumble and Asian stocks rose to one-year highs on Wednesday after surprisingly weak US services sector activity put paid to already slim chances of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve as...

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Stocks to watch: Vallianz, Jasper, CIT, Nico Steel

THE following companies made material announcements before the opening of Monday's market:Vallianz Holdings has requested for a halt in the trading of its shares, before the opening of Monday's market, citing "pending...

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Australia shares languish ahead of US payrolls; NZ slightly lower

Australian shares lost ground for a third consecutive session on Friday as apprehension mounted around potentially robust US jobs data, expected later in the day, which could bolster the argument for a US Federal Reserve...

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Taiwan: Stocks fall; tech, shipping counters help limit losses

Taiwan stocks fell on Friday in keeping with nervousness in some overseas markets, but losses were limited as key technology and shipping stocks rose.Some Asian shares were weak on uncertainty over the potential for...

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Seoul: Won edges up ahead of US August non-farm payrolls report

The South Korean won inched up early on Friday in cautious trade ahead of the much-awaited August US non-farm payrolls report later in the day - which could give a clearer view on a potential Fed rate hike.The won was quoted...

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Hong Kong: Stocks open higher

Hong Kong stocks rose in the first few minutes of trade Friday as investors brushed off a shock dip in US manufacturing activity and looked ahead to the release of jobs data later in the day.The Hang Seng Index added 0.33...

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Hot stock: Telcos fall on potential entry of 4th operator

SINGAPORE'S telcos fell on Friday after three firms formally submitted their bids to take part in an airwaves auction that could lead to the nation's fourth telco.By 9.15am, Singtel was down seven cents to S$3.90 or 1.8...

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Singapore shares open 0.3% down on Friday as traders await US jobs data

SINGAPORE stocks opened 0.3 per cent lower on Friday, with the Straits Times Index dropping 9.23 points to 2,807.24 as at 9am.Traders are watching the release of US jobs data later tonight, as strong job gains will increase...

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Taiwan: Stocks dip to over one-week low; financial shares drop

Taiwan stocks fell on Thursday, tracking declines in overseas markets, with selling led by heavyweights in the financial sector.Shares in Mega Financial Holding Co Ltd, which closed down for nine in 10 trading sessions,...

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Singapore shares open 0.1% up on Thursday

SINGAPORE stocks opened 0.1 per cent higher on Thursday, with the Straits Times Index advancing 2.11 points to 2,822.7 as at 9.01am.Markets are in wait-and-see mode ahead of US jobs data to be released on Friday night,...

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Seoul: Won, stocks tread water; major economies' data awaited

The South Korean won and shares made only small moves early on Wednesday, with many investors staying on the sidelines as views on how soon US interest rates will rise changing often. The won stood at 1,116.7 as of 0214...

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Oil heads for biggest monthly gain since April before Opec talks

Oil is poised for the biggest monthly advance since April amid speculation informal talks among Opec members in Algeria next month may result in action to stabilise the market.Futures slid 0.3 per cent in New York, trimming...

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Tokyo: Shares edge lower as soft data offsets weak yen

Tokyo shares ended slightly lower on Tuesday as tepid data and profit-taking from the previous day's sharp jump offset a weaker yen.The benchmark Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.07 per cent, or 12.13 points, to close at 16,725.36,...

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Australia shares bounce on Wall Street, financials lead; NZ stocks up

Australian shares bounced on Tuesday, supported by overnight strength on Wall Street and upbeat US consumer spending data, with gains in the financial sector leading the way.The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 28.2 points,...

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Oil prices rise as US dollar retreats from two-week high

Oil futures edged up on Tuesday as the US dollar erased earlier gains, but doubts that producers would be able to agree to an output freeze continued to drag on prices.International Brent crude oil futures were trading...

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Asia: Most markets slump, Tokyo soars on US rate talk

Japanese stocks rallied on a weaker yen but other Asian markets retreated Monday after Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen hinted at a US interest rate hike by the end of the year.In a much-anticipated speech Friday Yellen...

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