ChiNext Index closes higher -- Sept 10

2010-09-10 16:38:50

The ChiNext Index, launched by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SSE) on June 1, rose 1.28 percent, or 13.11 points, to close at 1,034.94 on Friday.

China's stocks close higher Friday, led by medical shares

2010-09-10 16:35:41

Chinese equities closed higher on Friday with the key Shanghai stock index up slightly, boosted by strong performance of medical sector.

China stock index futures close lower -- Sept 10

2010-09-10 16:35:07

China's stock index futures closed lower Friday with the contract for September, the most actively traded, fell 0.18 percent from the previous trading day to end at 2,940.6 points.

HSBC bets big on bancassurance

2010-09-10 11:31:05

HSBC Life Insurance Co, the insurance arm of global financial heavyweight HSBC, hopes to further consolidate its bancassurance business in China, said Terry Lo, chief executive officer of HSBC Life.

Taiwan bourse gears up for more than 50 listings

2010-09-10 10:57:54

The Taiwan Stock Exchange expects more than 50 new listings this year as the island courts investment to capitalize on improved relations with the mainland.

Hong Kong stocks close 0.37% higher -- September 9

2010-09-09 17:16:32

Hong Kong stocks closed up 78.41 points, or 0.37 percent, at 21,167.27 on Thursday.

China stock index futures close lower -- September 9

2010-09-09 17:02:26

China's stock index futures closed lower Thursday with the contract for September, the most actively traded, dropped 1.45 percent from the previous trading day to end at 2,947.6 points.

ChiNext Index closes down -- September 9

2010-09-09 16:44:23

The ChiNext Index, launched by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SSE) on June 1, dropped 0.44 percent, or 4.5 points, to close at 1,021.83 on Thursday.

Chinese shares down 1.44% on weak financial, property sectors

2010-09-09 16:22:37

Chinese equities on Thursday declined the most in two weeks as financial and property shares continued to fall, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 38.94 points, or 1.44 percent to close at 2,656.35.

Market roundup

2010-09-09 16:03:56

Market roundup

Corn takes hit from concerns over global economy

2010-09-09 15:05:34

Corn futures declined from the highest in more than 14 months as grains and other commodities tracked losses in equities on concern that global economic growth may be curbed.

Stocks down amid talk of tighter property curbs

2010-09-09 15:05:05

Mainland stocks fell, dragging the benchmark index from a four-month high, as speculation the government will step up property curbs overshadowed gains by metals producers on the prospects output curbs will boost prices.