Sensex extends gains, ruling 1.38 percent up (Second Lead)September 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of Indian equities markets extended its gains Wednesday and was ruling 1.38 percent higher than its previous close in the afternoon. Around 2.05 p.m., the 30-scrip benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex, which had crossed the 17,000-mark earlier, was ruling at 17,085.48 points, up 232.57 points or 1.38 percent.
Sensex trading flat in afternoon tradeSeptember 25th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets was trading flat a little after Friday noon while sentiments remained subdued at other Asian markets. At 12.25 p.m., the sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened lower at 16,679.99 points, was ruling at 16,746.59 points, 34.84 points or 0.21 percent lower than Thursday's close of 16,781.43 points.
Asian markets gain cautiously ahead of US jobs report; Hang Seng gains 0.4 percentSeptember 3rd, 2009 Asian markets gain cautiously ahead of jobs reportCANBERRA, Australia — Most Asian markets rose in cautious trading Friday as investors looked ahead to a key U.S. jobs report for clues about the outlook for the world's largest economy — an important export market for Asia.
Most Asian stock markets rise amid wariness over US job losses; Shanghai up 3.2 percentSeptember 2nd, 2009 Asian stocks rise but caution over US jobs lingersHONG KONG — Asia stock markets were mostly higher Thursday but fears that rising job losses in the U.S. could derail the economic recovery kept investors on edge.
Sensex extends gains, up 2 percentAugust 20th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets extended its gains a little before Thursday noon, even as other key Asian indices climbed into the green after a dismal show Wednesday. At 11.33 a.m., the 30-scrip benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, which had opened higher at 14,990.05 points, was ruling to 15,107.73 points -- 298.09 points or 2.01 percent higher than Wednesday's close.
Sensex extends gains, strong Asian cues helpAugust 13th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets extended its gains a little before noon Thursday to rule 336 points in the green and was backed by strong cues from the Asian markets. At 11.58 a.m., the 30-scrip benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, which opened higher at 15,207.96 points, was at 15,356.96 points -- 336.8 points or 2.24 percent higher than Wednesday's close.
Sensex extends gains, up 1.75 percentJuly 31st, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets extended its morning gains Friday and was ruling 1.75 percent up from its last closing figure, even as its Asian peers continued to trade in the green. Positive corporate results also seemed to boost confidence among investors.
Asian stock markets advanced amid expectations of turnaround; European shares mostly flatJuly 23rd, 2009 Asian markets climb; European shares mostly flatHONG KONG — Asian stock markets climbed Thursday amid sustained hopes for a recovery in major economies from Japan to the U.S. European markets were little changed.
Sensex holds on to gains, up 260 pointsJuly 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - Buoyed by positive cues from other Asian bourses, a key index of the Indian equities markets was holding on to early morning gains Tuesday afternoon, and was ruling 260 points above its last closing figure. Around 12.40 p.m., the 30-scrip benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, which opened lower at 13,549.42 points, was at 13,661 points - 260.68 points or 1.95 percent higher than Monday's closing figure.
Asian markets mostly lower as global rally continues to lose steam; Hong Kong falls over 1 pctJune 17th, 2009 Asian markets lower as global rally loses steamHONG KONG — Most Asian stock markets extended their losses Wednesday as the global rally continued to lose steam amid concerns about the pace of any economic recovery. More signs of economic weakness in the U.S.
Asian stocks extend rally as fear over US bank stress tests fades; Nikkei soars nearly 5 pctMay 9th, 2009 Asian stocks rise as fears over US bank tests waneHONG KONG — Asian stock markets climbed Thursday, following Wall Street higher as early reports about the U.S. government's tests of banking health helped allay investor concerns about the financial sector.
Markets pick up pace, Sensex up 1.68 percentFebruary 12th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets rose Friday morning on positive cues from other Asian markets and on expectations that the interim railway budget could cut some freight rates. By a little before noon, a key index had risen 1.68 percent over its previous close.
Markets fail to build on firm openingJanuary 21st, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets failed to build on their morning gains Thursday as a key index shed most of the day's gains in afternoon trade to close 0.39 percent higher than its previous close. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) closed at 8,813.84 points, up 34.67 points or 0.39 percent over Wednesday's close.
Markets hold on to meagre gains at middayJanuary 5th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets were holding on to the small gains of early morning trade at noon Tuesday. A key index was 0.35 percent higher than its previous close.
Markets rally on stimulus announcementJanuary 4th, 2009 MUMBAI - The government's second stimulus package announced Friday helped Indian equities markets make smart gains Monday, with a key index moving up 3.19 percent to close above the 10,000-mark. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) closed at 10,275.6 points, up 3.19 percent or 317.38 points from its previous close of 9,958.22 points.