Posts Tagged ‘ stock ’

Indonesia Mutual Funds Likely to Grow 20% This Year, Group Says

February 3, 2012
By

Indonesian mutual-fund assets will likely expand at a faster pace this year as overseas investors increase stock purchases after the country regained its investment grade, an industry group said. (the story here…) Related items Indonesia Mutual Funds May Grow 20% This Year, Group Says General Finance Corporation to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2012...

Read more »

Japan Futures, Australia Stocks Gain as Europe Officials Meet on Debt Plan

January 26, 2012
By

Japanese stock futures and Australian equities gained as European Union finance ministers took steps to tame the region’s debt crisis, boosting the outlook for Asia exporters. (read more…) Related items Cyber-attacks on Israel shock those who see Arabs as backward – but on both sides such stereotyping is being challenged SE Asia Stocks: Singapore...

Read more »

Saudi Arabia changes listing rules for foreign companies

January 25, 2012
By

Saudi Arabia is to allow foreign companies to list securities on its stock exchange, in a step that experts say could pave the way to allowing foreigners to directly own shares in the kingdom (read the story …) Related items Saudi Arabia offers to meet Yemen oil needs Saudi Arabia: The road beyond 9/11...

Read more »

Cyber-attacks on Israel shock those who see Arabs as backward – but on both sides such stereotyping is being challenged

January 22, 2012
By

Earlier this week, a hacker or group of hackers who claim to be Saudi scaled up their cyber offensive against Israel by paralysing the websites of El Al airline and the Tel Aviv stock exchange. (read more…) Related items Japan Futures, Australia Stocks Gain as Europe Officials Meet on Debt Plan Australia ranked third...

Read more »

Pakistan’s bourse up three pct ahead of finance minister’s visit

January 20, 2012
By

Brokers at Karachi stock exchange. – File Photo. KARACHI: Pakistani stocks rose nearly three per cent on Friday on the back of an expected visit by the country’s finance minister to discuss outstanding issues such as a capital gains tax, dealers said. (the story here…) Related items Indonesia Mutual Funds Likely to Grow 20%...

Read more »

SE Asia Stocks: Singapore rallies amid global optimism

January 20, 2012
By

BANGKOK, Jan 20 — Southeast Asian stock markets generally ended steady to higher today, led by Singapore, as better news on Europe’s chronic debt problems revived appetite for risk assets, for now at least, with commodities-related stocks in demand. Sentiment improved following solid euro zone sovereign debt sales and positive earnings from US …...

Read more »

Summary Box: HK stock CEO sees looser restrictions

January 20, 2012
By

THE NEWS: Hong Kong's stock market chief predicted Thursday that mainland Chinese investors will one day be able to participate in yuan-denominated IPOs following further moves by Chinese regulators aimed … (read the story …) Related items Market euphoria wears off on bad China news Hong Kong charity to make 340 million US dollars...

Read more »

Asia stocks up after successful Europe bond issue (AP)

January 13, 2012
By
Asia stocks up after successful Europe bond issue (AP)

AP – Asian stock markets rose Friday, driven higher by a successful bond issue in Europe that eased worries over the continent’s sovereign debt crisis. (rwad on here …) Related items SE Asia Stocks: Singapore rallies amid global optimism Asian stocks up on Europe debt hopes (AP) Asia stocks up as confidence in US...

Read more »

Asia stocks up as confidence in US economy grows (AP)

January 11, 2012
By
Asia stocks up as confidence in US economy grows (AP)

AP – Asian stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday amid signs of a strengthening U.S. economy and a solid earnings season there — along with relief that France will retain its sterling credit rating. (rwad on here …) Related items SE Asia Stocks: Singapore rallies amid global optimism Asia stocks up after successful Europe...

Read more »

Business : India’s Sensex in first annual fall since 2008

January 1, 2012
By

MUMBAI — Indian shares ended the calendar year on a disappointing note, with the stock market recording its first annual fall in three years and analysts and dealers bracing for more pain in 2012. (get the story…) Related items Business : India close to opening up $450bn retail sector Research and Markets: Saudi Arabia...

Read more »

WP SlimStat