Asian stock markets rise modestly as investors eye company earnings; oil above $70October 8th, 2009 Asia stocks rise modestly as company earnings eyedHONG KONG — Asian stock markets were modestly higher as investors eyed earnings from major companies for clues about the health of the global economy. The moderate advance came after a mixed finish on Wall Street, where traders were reluctant to place major bets ahead of quarterly reports from U.S.
Asian stock markets advance as investors eye company earnings; crude oil above $71October 8th, 2009 Asian markets advance as company earnings eyed
HONG KONG — World stock markets gained more ground Thursday as investors awaited decisions on interest rates from Europe's two leading central banks and eyed company earnings for clues about the health of the global economy. The dollar, meanwhile, continued tanking against major currencies, helping push commodities prices, which are priced in greenbacks, even higher.
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 fall sharply as investors take profits from rally; Shanghai dives 4.3 percentAugust 19th, 2009 Asian stocks fall sharply as China market unravelsHONG KONG — Most Asian stock markets dropped sharply Wednesday, with Shanghai's index tumbling as much as 5 percent, amid concerns the recent rally was petering out. Regional markets were modestly higher through the morning in lethargic trade before getting whacked later in the day.
Asian stock markets mostly higher in cautious trade, but Shanghai shares fall modestlyAugust 19th, 2009 Asia stock markets mostly higher in cautious tradeHONG KONG — Most Asian stock markets drifted higher Wednesday, but many investors held back for clues to whether the recent rally would resume or continue to peter out. Several major markets — including China, Japan and Hong Kong — fluctuated in thin, lethargic trade that bucked an overnight rebound on Wall Street.
Stocks futures point to lower opening as investors prepare for crush of earningsJuly 13th, 2009 Stocks futures lower ahead of busy earnings weekNEW YORK — Stock futures are lower as investors brace for a crush of earnings reports this week, including key readings from the banking sector. Overseas, Asian markets tumbled Monfay, but European stocks have posted only modest losses.
Asian stock markets mixed as investors eye company earnings; oil falls toward $65 a barrelJuly 6th, 2009 Asian stocks mixed as investors await profitsHONG KONG — Asian stocks were narrowly mixed Monday, undermined by investor anxiety that company earnings will reflect a weaker global economy than originally hoped. Volumes were thin across the region without a cue from U.S.
Japan shares track regional markets higher but investors cautious ahead of earnings resultsApril 23rd, 2009 Japan shares track regional markets higherTOKYO — Japanese shares rose Thursday amid gains in key Asian markets, but investors traded with caution amid concern over the financial sector and ahead of a raft of major corporate earnings results. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average gained 119.71 points, or 1.4 percent, to 8,847.01.
Markets soar as Asian cues grow strongerMarch 23rd, 2009 MUMBAI - Buoyed by strong Asian cues, Indian equities markets shot into the green Monday, with a key index ruling 2.48 percent higher than its previous close. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensitive Index (Sensex), which opened at 9,040.3 points, higher than its 8,966.68 point close Friday, was at 9,188.77 points late in the morning, 2.48 percent or 222.09 points higher than its previous close.
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 trading in a slumpFebruary 4th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets, which opened higher Thursday, fell as trade progressed, with a key index down 1.07 percent over its previous close around noon. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) was at 9,103.77 points, 1.07 percent or 98.08 points lower than Wednesday's close.
Markets stay down as global cues weakenJanuary 29th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets stayed down in morning trade Friday; trade in some other important global markets weakened too. An hour into trading, a key Indian index was still 0.64 percent below its last close.
Strong global cues push markets upJanuary 28th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets, which opened higher Thursday, continued to hold in the green territory a little before noon as global markets turned positive, with a key index ruling about 0.59 percent higher than its last close. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) was at 9,311.92 points, 0.59 percent or 54.45 points higher than its previous close.
Markets remain flat, thanks to mixed global cuesJanuary 22nd, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets, which opened weak Friday due to inconsistent global cues, stayed flat till just before noon, with a key index trading 0.41 percent below its previous close. The sensitive index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (Sensex) started at 8,804.15 points, lower than its 8,813.84-point close Thursday.
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.
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