Stocks dip on policy concerns

2010-04-08 10:45:06

Mainland stocks dropped for the first time in four days, led by developers and raw-material producers, on concern the government will raise borrowing costs and curb lending to prevent the economy from overheating.

Copper shortage likely in 2011, says Rio Tinto

2010-04-08 10:40:23

Rio Tinto Plc's copper unit chief said it's "hard to imagine" a decline in prices for the metal as limited supplies from mines exacerbate a shortage next year.

Country Garden to meet investors for dollar bond -source

2010-04-08 10:24:32

Chinese developer Country Garden has hired JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to manage a planned benchmark-sized, seven-year dollar bond sale, a source close to the deal said.

Hong Kong stocks close 1.82% higher -- April 7

2010-04-07 17:25:10

Hong Kong stocks closed up 391. 77 points, or 1.82 percent, at 21,928.77 on Wednesday.

ABC begins to select underwriters for its IPO

2010-04-07 16:36:05

The State-owned Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) kicked off its initial public offerings (IPO) procedure on April 7, with 21 underwriters reporting their preliminary underwriting schemes to the bank, caijing.com.cn reported Wednesday.

Chinese shares edge down Wednesday

2010-04-07 16:00:48

Chinese equities close down Wednesday led by property developers and banks.

ChiNext stock market up -- April 7

2010-04-07 15:59:51

The ChiNext Index edged up Wednesday as only four of the 66 stocks at China's start-up board for small and medium-sized enterprises dipped.

Index futures not for faint-hearted

2010-04-07 10:58:11

Chinese stock market punters are no doubt overjoyed to see index futures and other derivative products added to their box of investment tools, but riskier avenues heighten the perils of losing money as well as making it.

Chinese shares close mixed Tuesday

2010-04-06 16:41:05

Chinese equities close mixed Tuesday with property developers suffering the most losses.

ChiNext stock market up -- April 6

2010-04-06 16:39:42

The ChiNext market edged up Tuesday as 65 of the 66 stocks at China's start-up board for small and medium-sized enterprises rose.

Vanke may hike five-year term loan to $500m

2010-04-06 10:30:50

China Vanke Co, the nation's largest real estate developer, plans to increase a $300 million loan being organized by Bank of China Ltd by as much as $200 million, according to two people familiar with the matter.

China stocks poised to extend gains

2010-04-06 10:06:59

China's stocks are set to extend gains after the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index breached its 100-day moving average last week, according to DMG & Partners Securities Pte.