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Asian stocks spurred higher by U.S. data; Aussie falters
By Ian Chua and Vidya Ranganathan SYDNEY/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian stocks rose on Monday as investors gave the thumbs up to an upbeat U.S. labor force report that sent Wall Street to an all-time closing high last week, while the dollar held its ground against the yen. Continue reading
Brighter view on jobs and pay lifts US confidence
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are more optimistic the job market is healing and will deliver higher pay later this year. That brighter outlook, along with rising home prices, cheaper gasoline and a surging stock market, could offset some of the drag from the recent tax increases and government spending cuts. Continue reading
Technological Advances in Coal-fired Power Plants Revive Interest in Steam Turbines in Asia-Pacific, Finds Frost & Sullivan
- Greater clarity on carbon tax policies required for setting up more coal-fired power plants and thereby, uptake of steam turbines SINGAPORE, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Rising electricity dem… Continue reading
Warmer Weather Brings Garden Slug Invasion
Experts warn that rising temperatures will bring an unusually large number of slugs to British gardens. Continue reading
Reports conflict on North Korea’s nuclear capabilities
Obama met Thursday with U.N. chief amid rising tensions over North Korea’s weapons claims. Continue reading
MARKET COMMENT: HSI Down 1.0% Ahead Of Long Weekend Break;22000 Floor
The HSI is 1.0% lower at 22,235 in the early morning session after rising 1.6% over the past three consecutive sessions, as investors retreat to the sidelines ahead of the four-day weekend break, says Patrick Yiu, managing director of CASH Asset Management. Continue reading
MARKET COMMENT: S&P/ASX 200 +0.2% On Materials Sector Strength
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 is up 0.2% at 4962.2 after rising to 4979.2 earlier on materials sector strength after U.S. economic data pushed the S&P 500 up 0.8% to a near record high on a daily closing basis. Continue reading
US market futures rise on Cyprus bailout deal
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock market futures are rising following a deal in Europe for a 10 billion euro ($13 billion) bailout for Cyprus that will shrink its banking sector, but keep the nation using the euro Continue reading
MARKET COMMENT: Vietnam Shares +0.9%, Immediate Cap At 498-Traders
0254 GMT [Dow Jones] Vietnam shares are up 0.9% at 494.25, after the government said CPI is down 0.19% on month in March, after rising 1.32% in February, paving the way for banks to cut interest rates to help reduce borrowing costs for companies, traders say. Continue reading
Regions Financial: Bank Stock Winner Again
NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Regions Financial was the winner among major U.S. financial names on Wednesday, with shares rising 3% to close at $8.22. Continue reading →