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Asian stocks rise on global data, Wall Street
By Chikako Mogi TOKYO (Reuters) – Encouraging global data and Wall Street's extended record run boosted Asian shares to a near two-year peak on Thursday, with strong Australian jobs data and a surprise interest rate cut by South Korea further cementing the positive mood. Japanese stocks were within striking distance of fresh five-year highs, tracking global fund flows into equities as monetary easing depresses returns on bonds while unclear prospects of world economic growth weigh on commodities prices Continue reading
Asian shares gain as upbeat global data, Wall Street buoy mood
By Chikako Mogi TOKYO (Reuters) – Encouraging global data and Wall Street's extended record run boosted Asian shares to a near two-year peak on Thursday, with strong Australian jobs data and a surprise interest rate cut by South Korea further cementing the positive mood. Japanese stocks were within striking distance of fresh five-year highs, tracking global fund flows into equities as monetary easing depresses returns on bonds while unclear prospects of world economic growth weigh on commodities prices. “Japan outperforms its global peers Continue reading
Frontier Market ETFs or Emerging-Market ETFs?
NEW YORK (ETF Expert) — Daisy Maxey is a talented financial columnist for WSJ.com. She also follows me on Twitter Continue reading
Ernst & Young Survey: Could Europe Be Next Major Destination for Investors in Non-Performing Loans?
Ernst Young’s annual distressed loan survey detects a major shift as the emergence of the European NPL market provides global investors with opportunities to diversify and access higher returns Al… Continue reading
Ernst & Young: Could Europe be next major destination for investors in non-performing loans?
Ernst Young’s annual distressed loan survey detects a major shift as the emergence of the European NPL market provides global investors with opportunities to diversify and access higher returns. A… Continue reading
PHOTO ADVISORY — Heineken Returns to Coachella with New Innovative Experiences
Editors are advised that a high-resolution photo is available to accompany the news release, NY90456, Heineken Returns to Coachella with New Innovative Experiences, issued April 8, 2013 by Heineke… Continue reading
Markets Post Weekly Gain Despite Retail Slowdown
NEW YORK (TheStreet) — U.S. stocks posted their 12th weekly gain of 2013 compared to three weekly declines as the S&P 500 closed near its all-time high, propelled by record corporate profits and the Federal Reserve’s asset-buying stimulus program. The S&P retreated from its record high Friday after a pair of consumer reports dampened optimism about consumer strength amid renewed eurozone jitters even as the U.S. Continue reading
Baby P: Man Jailed Over Death Back In Prison
A man jailed for his part in the death of toddler Peter Connelly returns to prison, the Ministry of Justice tells Sky News. Continue reading
Wesley Snipes Freed From Jail After Tax Evasion
The star of the Blade trilogy earned millions of dollars but failed to file any tax returns for at least a decade. Continue reading
Gold Drops to Near 4-Week Low on Economic Optimism
Gold fell for a second straight day and hit its lowest in nearly four weeks as investors shifted their money into risky assets for better returns on renewed optimism. Continue reading
