World stock markets largely flat as investors await new data to give trading directionLONDON — European markets traded in a narrow range Friday ahead of expected small gains on the open on Wall Street as a lack of new economic data left investors hesitant to put more money into a rally which this week propelled many indexes to new highs for the year. World stock markets slip as investors lack new data to give trading directionLONDON — European and Asian markets mostly fell Friday as a lack of new economic data left investors to book profits on the week’s strong rally, which had brought many indexes to new highs for the year on hopes that the U.S. is emerging from recession. Ex-Morgan Stanley banker sentenced to 7 years in prison in Hong Kong insider trading caseHONG KONG — An ex-Morgan Stanley banker was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison in Hong Kong’s biggest insider trading case. Asian markets retreat after big gains; Nikkei down amid troubles at major finance firmBANGKOK — Asian markets were mostly lower Friday after setting new highs for the year, with Tokyo shares down nearly 1 percent amid news a major Japanese consumer finance firm was unable to pay its debts. European shares fell. Asian markets hit new highs for year as data suggest US economy growing againBANGKOK — Asian stock markets climbed to new highs for the year Thursday after strong U.S. industrial production data boosted confidence the world’s largest economy is growing again. European shares were higher. European, Asian markets hit new highs for year as data suggests US economy growing againLONDON — European and Asian stock markets hit new highs for the year on Thursday as investors became increasingly confident that the U.S. economy — the world’s largest — is growing again. Wall Street however appeared ready to open only flat. Asian markets hit new highs for year as data suggests US economy growing againBANGKOK — Asian stock markets climbed to new highs for the year Thursday after strong U.S. industrial production data boosted confidence the world’s largest economy is growing again. European shares were higher. World stock markets power ahead on optimism that US is emerging from recessionLONDON — World stock markets rallied Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the U.S. recession was likely over, a view largely supported by recent economic figures. World markets power ahead as better US economic data boost optimism; dollar remains weakHONG KONG — World stock markets rose Wednesday, lifted by better news about the U.S. economy and comments from the Federal Reserve’s chairman that the recession was likely over. Almost a third of middle-aged Hong Kong wives have sexless marriagesHONG KONG - Almost a third of middle-aged married women in Hong Kong have had no sex for a year with their husbands, who blame their nagging for the lack of conjugal relations, according to a study published Wednesday. Asia stocks power ahead as better US economic data boost optimism; Tokyo up 1.6 percentHONG KONG — Asian stocks rose Wednesday, lifted by better news about the U.S. economy and comments from the Federal Reserve’s chairman that the recession was likely over. European, Asian markets mixed as investors look to economic indicators for signs of recoveryLONDON — European and Asian markets were steady Tuesday after being spooked by a trade dispute between the U.S. and China the previous day and as investors focused on economic indicators for signs of a global recovery. Asian markets mostly higher after Wall Street’s gains; oil prices hover below $69HONG KONG — Asian markets were mostly higher Tuesday after Wall Street shrugged off trade tensions between the U.S. and China to end at its highest point in nearly a year. European markets were mixed. Typhoon hurts more than 50 in Hong KongHONG KONG - More than 50 people were injured in Typhoon Koppu, a storm that roared past Hong Kong Tuesday, emergency workers said. Asian markets mixed after Wall Street’s higher finish; oil prices hover below $69HONG KONG — Asian markets were narrowly mixed Tuesday after Wall Street shrugged off trade tensions between the U.S. and China to end at its highest point in nearly a year. One-bedroom Hong Kong flat sells for record $3.16 mnHONG KONG - A one-bedroom flat in a luxury Hong Kong development has sold for a record $3.16 million in a sign that the city’s property slump is over, a news report said Tuesday. World stocks drop as investors worry about potential impact of US-China trade disputeLONDON — European stocks closed flat Monday with investor worries about a trade dispute between the U.S. and China holding markets back. Asian stocks fell. European, Asian markets pull back as investors worry about US-China trade dispute, valuationsLONDON — European and Asian markets fell Monday and Wall Street was expected to drop on the open, as investors worried that a new trade dispute between the U.S. and China could hurt a fledgling global economic recovery. World stock markets pull back as weak dollar weighs on Tokyo shares; oil falls to near $68HONG KONG — Most Asian stock markets retreated Monday, with Japan’s benchmark sliding more than 2 percent following the dollar’s recent weakness against the yen. European markets opened lower. Asian stock markets pull back as weak dollar weighs on Tokyo shares; oil falls near $68HONG KONG — Most Asian stock markets retreated Monday, with Tokyo’s benchmark sliding more than 2 percent following the dollar’s recent weakness against the yen. 6 Hong Kong construction workers die in fall down elevator shaft of skyscraperHONG KONG — A construction platform inside an elevator shaft collapsed Sunday, sending six workers falling about 20 stories to their deaths inside a Hong Kong skyscraper, officials said. 5 Hong Kong construction workers die in fall down elevator shaft of skyscraperHONG KONG — A construction platform inside an elevator shaft collapsed Sunday, sending five workers falling 20 stories to their deaths inside a Hong Kong skyscraper, officials and state media said. Another worker was injured. Hundreds of Hong Kong journalists protest beatings of reporters in China, demand probeHONG KONG — Hundreds of Hong Kong journalists, lawmakers and residents marched Sunday to protest the alleged police beatings of three reporters covering recent unrest in western China, and demanded a government investigation. Hundreds protest beating of Hong Kong journalists in ChinaHONG KONG - Hundreds of people marched in Hong Kong Sunday to protest the beating by police of three journalists from the city covering unrest in the western Chinese city of Urumqi. Three die as lift plunges in Hong Kong’s tallest buildingHONG KONG - At least three workers were killed Sunday when a lift in Hong Kong’s tallest skyscraper plunged 22 floors, emergency workers said. Pet parrot and owner rescued from tree in Hong KongHONG KONG - Hong Kong firemen rescued a pet parrot and its owner who were perched precariously in a tree, 10 meters above ground, a news report said Sunday. Europe, Asia rise ahead of Wall Street open on Chinese data, Geithner remarks on banksLONDON — European and Asian stocks rose Friday ahead of expected gains on Wall Street, as investors cheered Chinese economic data and comments by U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner that the financial sector no longer required some government support measures. European, Asian stocks advance amid strong Chinese data, US gov’t confidence in recoveryLONDON — European and Asian stock markets rose Friday on strong economic data from China and comments by U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, who said the financial sector was stabilizing and no longer needed some government support measures. World stocks advance amid hopes for China economy, US job market; dollar continues to slideHONG KONG — World stock markets pushed higher Friday as stronger-than-expected data about China’s economy and the U.S. job market added to optimism about the global recovery. Asian markets advance as China momentum buoys recovery hopes; dollar slides furtherHONG KONG — Most Asian stock markets pushed higher Friday as stronger-than-expected data about China’s economy added to optimism about the region’s recovery. |
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