Asian stocks rebound on yen fall, big takeover deals in US; Europe opens lowerTOKYO — Asian stocks bounced back Tuesday as big corporate takeovers in the U.S. gave investors a new shot of confidence and the yen retreated from a nine-month high against the dollar. Asia markets mixed as US consumer confidence drop sows economic recovery doubts; Europe gainsBANGKOK — Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as a surprise drop in U.S. consumer confidence sowed new doubts about the pace of economic recovery. European shares gained modestly. World stocks retreat as US economic data undermines recovery hopes; G-20 pledges fail to helpLONDON — World stocks fell Monday after disappointing data from the U.S. undermined hopes of a fast economic recovery and a sharp strengthening in Asian currencies hurt confidence among the region’s exporters. Asia markets lower as US consumer confidence drop sows economic recovery doubtsBANGKOK — Asian stock markets were mostly lower Wednesday as a surprise drop in U.S. consumer confidence sowed new doubts about the pace of economic recovery. Asian stocks fall on weak US data, strengthening Japanese yenSEOUL, South Korea — Asian stock markets sank Monday as the yen surged to a nine-month high and disappointing data from the United States undermined hopes of a fast economic recovery. Palin gets big bucks for speech to Hong Kong investors, helps pay off hefty legal billsWASHINGTON — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin emerged from a two-month absence from public view with a private talk, heavy on foreign policy, to a group of investors in Hong Kong. Hong Kong publisher to issue banned Chinese history book critical of authoritarian ruleHONG KONG — A Hong Kong publisher best known for a memoir of the Chinese premier ousted for opposing a crackdown on student protesters in Tiananmen Square is releasing a critique of authoritarian rule that is banned in mainland China. World markets mixed as G-20 leaders look to foster healthy recovery; US stocks set to riseLONDON — World stocks traded in narrow ranges Friday as investors looked to leaders of the Group of 20 rich and developing economies assembled in the U.S. for assurance that they will not stifle global economic recovery by prematurely taking away stimulus measures. World markets fall as G20 leaders look to foster healthy recovery; Tokyo down 2.6 pctHONG KONG — Global stock markets dropped Friday as leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies assembled in the U.S. to find ways to foster a healthy economic recovery. Asian markets fall as US housing data, sliding oil prices drag on sentiment; Tokyo off 2.5 pctHONG KONG — Asian stock markets dropped Friday as signs the U.S. housing market was still suffering reinforced concerns about a weak recovery in the world’s largest economy. Palin pitch leaves Hong Kong investors unimpressedHONG KONG - Former Alaska Governor and defeated US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin failed to enthuse investors attending the CLSA Asia Pacific Markets Forum - a lavish annual beano where over a 1,000 people come to hear the views of the foremost political and business minds on earth. World stocks fall amid jitters over possible stimulus withdrawal, big drop in oil priceSEOUL, South Korea — World stock markets fell Thursday amid a big drop in oil prices and as investors worried that support measures for the fragile global economy will be withdrawn too quickly. Man in slippers gives police the slip after 16-km chaseHONG KONG - A fugitive wearing slippers who managed to escape Hong Kong police after a movie-style car chase was on the run Thursday. Asian stocks fall amid jitters over possible stimulus withdrawal, big drop in oil priceSEOUL, South Korea — Most Asian stock markets fell Thursday amid a big drop in oil prices and as investors worried that support measures for the fragile global economy will be withdrawn too quickly. Hong Kong toddler dies after climbing out of 7th-floor windowHONG KONG - A 14-month-old girl fell to her death from a seventh-floor apartment after climbing out a window while her mother was cooking, Hong Kong police said Thursday. Sarah Palin urges smaller government, talks US-China relations in speech to investors in AsiaHONG KONG — Months after abruptly resigning as Alaska’s governor, Sarah Palin resurfaced in Hong Kong more moderate in tone and better versed in international affairs, possibly laying the first brick for a 2012 White House bid. European, Asian stock markets lackluster as monthslong rally sputters, Fed meeting eyedLONDON — World stock markets sought direction Wednesday as a monthslong rally sputtered and investors waited for clues from the U.S. Federal Reserve about the global recovery’s strength. Asian stock markets lower as months long rally sputters, Fed meeting eyed; Europe gainsBANGKOK — Asian stock markets fell Wednesday as a monthslong rally sputtered and investors waited for clues from the U.S. Federal Reserve about the global recovery’s strength. European shares were higher. Sarah Palin emerges in Asia with speech to investors in Hong KongHONG KONG — Former U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, criticized for her lack of foreign policy experience, emerged in Asia on Wednesday to share her views from “Main Street U.S.A.” with a group of high-flying global investors. Asian stock markets lower as months long rally sputters, Fed meeting eyedBANGKOK — Asian stock markets were lower Wednesday as a monthslong rally sputtered and investors waited for clues from the U.S. Federal Reserve about the global recovery’s strength. Falling readership forces closure of Far Eastern Economic ReviewHONG KONG - The Hong Kong-based monthly magazine Far Eastern Economic Review will cease publication in December due to falling readership and advertising revenue, the publisher confirmed Tuesday. World markets higher amid optimism that Asia is leading a global recoveryLONDON — European stock markets followed Asia higher on Tuesday after the Asian Development Bank upgraded its growth forecasts for major economies like China and India and said the region is leading a global recovery. Wall Street was set to gain. Asia markets higher amid optimism about global recovery; Europe gainsHONG KONG — Asian stock markets were narrowly higher Tuesday amid optimism the region’s economies can help lead a global recovery. European markets also rose. Asian markets narrowly higher amid optimism region is leading global recoveryHONG KONG — Asian stock markets were narrowly higher Tuesday amid optimism the region’s economies can help lead a global recovery. Asia leading global recovery but too early to exit stimulus measures, ADB saysBEIJING — The Asian Development Bank raised its growth forecasts for China and India on Tuesday and said the region is leading a global recovery but warned against ending stimulus efforts too quickly. World stock markets mostly lower as investors look ahead to Fed meetingLONDON — World stock markets were modestly lower Monday as investors look to this week’s Federal Reserve meeting for more clues about the strength of the U.S. recovery. Asian stocks mostly lower as investors look ahead to Fed meeting; Shanghai off 1.5 pctHONG KONG — Asian stocks were modestly lower Monday as investors look to this week’s Federal Reserve meeting for more clues about the strength of the U.S. recovery. Report: Wynn raises size of Macau assets IPO to $1.63 billion; investors eye gambling enclaveNEW YORK — Casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd. will increase the size of its Hong Kong initial public offering for its Macau casino assets, as it looks to raise up to HK$12.6 billion ($1.63 billion), according to published reports. Reports: Wynn raises size of Macau assets IPO to $1.63 billion; investors eye gambling enclaveNEW YORK — Casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd. will increase the size of its Hong Kong initial public offering for its Macau casino assets, as it looks to raise up to HK$12.6 billion ($1.63 billion), according to published reports. Chinese stamp sells for record $332,000HONG KONG - A single Chinese stamp with a face value of 3 cents has sold for a world record $332,000 at a Hong Kong auction, a news report said Saturday. |
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