Weinsteins’ Asian debut ‘Shanghai’ aims for fall release in the regionHONG KONG — The Weinstein brothers’ Asian debut is aiming for a fall release in the region, a year after finishing shooting, but its U.S. release date still hasn’t been decided, the Hollywood filmmakers’ production company said Thursday. Asian stock markets rebound after Fed signals waning US recession; Nikkei up 1 percentHONG KONG — Asian stocks rebounded Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said the world’s largest economy appeared to be “leveling out” from its worst recession in decades. Asian markets tumble on China data rethink, Wall Street’s big overnight lossesSHANGHAI — Asian markets tumbled Wednesday with Chinese shares falling nearly 5 percent on renewed jitters over the economic outlook after Wall Street suffered its biggest loss in five weeks. European markets were mixed. Asian markets fall, tracking Wall Street overnight losses, as investors cash in recent gainsSHANGHAI — Asian markets fell back Wednesday on renewed jitters over the economic outlook after Wall Street overnight suffered its biggest loss in five weeks. Macau casino operator Melco Crown to offer 37.5 million ADS unitsNEW YORK — Macau casino operator Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. said Tuesday it is going ahead with a public offering of 37.5 million American Depositary Shares, each of which represents three ordinary shares. European, US stocks dip as Federal Reserve starts two-day policy meetingLONDON — European and U.S. stock markets fell Tuesday as the Federal Reserve started its two-day policy meeting that could offer more clues to how the world’s largest economy is faring. European stocks dip as Wall Street futures falter in light trading volumesLONDON — European stock markets mostly fell Tuesday in very light trading volumes and ahead of an expected lower opening in the U.S., where the U.S. Federal Reserve started its two-day policy meeting. World markets up modestly as focus turns to Fed, US retailing earningsLONDON — World markets rose modestly Tuesday as investors awaited the outcome of the latest U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting and signs of a pickup in corporate dealmaking reinforced views that the global economy is recovering. Asian markets higher as China shows signs of stimulus-led growth; European markets riseHONG KONG — Major Asian markets inched higher Tuesday amid signs China’s stimulus measures were helping shield its economy from the global slump and as governments issued cautious outlooks about the recovery. European markets also rose. Asian stock markets higher as China shows signs of stimulus-led growthHONG KONG — Major Asian markets inched higher Tuesday amid signs China’s stimulus measures were helping shield its economy from the global slump and as governments issued cautious outlooks about the recovery. European, US stocks drift lower on modest pullback; Asian stocks up on US jobs dataLONDON —European and U.S. stock markets slipped Monday as investors took a breather after ending last week on a positive note due to better than anticipated U.S. jobs data. European stocks drift down ahead of expected subdued US open; Asian stocks up on US jobs dataLONDON —European stock markets and Wall Street futures fell modestly Monday as investors took a breather after ending last week on a positive note due to better than anticipated U.S. jobs data. European stocks down as investors take a breather; Asian markets advance after US jobs dataLONDON —European stock markets fell modestly Monday as investors took a breather after ending last week on a positive note due to better than anticipated U.S. jobs data. The figures helped Asian markets advance strongly earlier. Asian markets gain as US job report, Japan business spending kindle recovery hopesHONG KONG —Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday as better-than-expected news about U.S. job losses and Japan’s business spending kindled hopes the world’s two largest economies were recovering. European markets fell. European stocks fall as investors await US jobs report, financials fall on RBS earnsLONDON — European markets fell Friday as investors awaited a key report on U.S. job losses and financial stocks pulled indexes down after the Royal Bank of Scotland reported a bigger first-half loss and issued a subdued outlook. Asian stocks mixed as investors await US jobs report amid concern about rising unemploymentBEIJING — Asian markets were mixed Friday after Wall Street’s overnight decline on concern a U.S. government employment report might show worse-than-forecast July job losses. Asian stocks lower as investors await US jobs report amid concern about rising unemploymentBEIJING — Asian markets fell Friday after Wall Street’s overnight decline on concern a U.S. government employment report might show worse-than-forecast July job losses. Asian markets mostly higher but China falls amid worries over tighter monetary controlsSEOUL, South Korea — Asian stock markets mostly rose Thursday led by Hong Kong and Japan despite weak economic data that sent Wall Street lower and worries about tighter monetary policy that dragged down China shares. European markets rose. Asian markets narrowly mixed as China falls amid worries over tighter monetary controlsSEOUL, South Korea — Asian stocks were narrowly mixed Thursday after weak economic data sent Wall Street lower, while worries about tighter monetary policy dragged China shares down more than 2 percent. Asian markets retreat as automakers fall, investors wait for new reading on US employmentBANGKOK — Asian markets retreated Wednesday as Japanese automakers fell on Toyota’s big loss and investors waited for a U.S. employment report to shed light on how quickly the world’s biggest economy can recover. European markets were mostly lower. Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific returns to profit in first half on hedging gainsHONG KONG — Cathay Pacific Airlines Ltd. said Wednesday it returned to profitability in the first half, rebounding from its biggest-loss ever last year — thanks to gains on its jet fuel contracts. Asian markets drift lower as investors wait for new reading on US employmentBANGKOK — Asian markets drifted lower Wednesday, marking time after a string of gains as investors wait for a U.S. employment report to shed light on how quickly the world’s biggest economy can recover. Civil servants accused of surfing porn sites instead of workingHONG KONG - Two highly paid senior civil servants could be disciplined after a probe found they surfed the internet for pornography rather than working, a media report said Tuesday. Asian markets rise on gains in commodity prices, strong Wall Street performanceBEIJING — Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday on stronger commodity prices and overnight Wall Street gains driven by signs the U.S. recession might be ending. European stocks fell in early trade. Australian bank ANZ to buy some of Royal Bank of Scotland’s Asian businesses in $550 mln dealSYDNEY — Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. said Tuesday it had agreed to buy some Asian businesses of the Royal Bank of Scotland in a $550 million deal that advances the lender’s regional expansion strategy. Manufacturing hopes, British banks lift world markets; S&P briefly breaks above 1,000LONDON — World stock markets mostly rose Monday after upbeat manufacturing data and positive earnings from big British banks stoked renewed buying that sent the Standard & Poor’s 500 index over 1,000 briefly for the first time this year. World markets up on manufacturing data, positive British bank earnsLONDON — World stock markets mostly rose Monday after upbeat manufacturing data and positive earnings news from big British banks helped stoke a renewed bout of buying at the start of a new month. Manufacturing, British banks lift world markets; S&P breaks 1,000LONDON — World stock markets mostly rose Monday after upbeat manufacturing data and positive earnings news from big British banks helped stoke a renewed bout of buying that sent the Standard & Poor’s 500 index over 1,000 for the first time this year. World markets up on manufacturing recovery hopes; Barclays, HSBC earnings also buoy sentimentLONDON — World stock markets mostly rose Monday after upbeat manufacturing data and positive earnings news from big British banks encouraged hopes that the end of the global recession could be in sight. World markets edge higher as outlook for banks improves, US economy shrinks lessTOKYO — World markets edged higher Monday after the world’s biggest economy shrank less than expected in the second quarter and banks rose on improving earnings. |