Industrials lead gains on bourses Wednesday

2011-02-17 10:19:47

Stocks on the Chinese mainland rose to a two-month high after steelmakers boosted prices and analysts recommended industrial companies on speculation their earnings will be more sheltered from the government's policy-tightening measures.

ChiNext Index closes up - Feb 16

2011-02-16 16:59:32

The ChiNext Index, launched by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SSE) on June 1, 2010, rose 19.52 points, or 1.79 percent, to close at 1,107.24 Wednesday.

HK stocks close 1.12% higher - Feb 16

2011-02-16 16:58:40

Hong Kong stocks closed up 257. 19 points, or 1.12 percent, at 23,156.97 on Wednesday.

China stock index futures close up - Feb 16

2011-02-16 16:15:22

China's stock index futures closed higher Wednesday with the contract for February, the most actively traded, up 0.69 percent from the previous trading day to end at 3,245.0 points.

China stocks close up Wednesday

2011-02-16 15:38:13

Chinese shares closed higher Wednesday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 24.95 points, or 0.86 percent, to end at 2,924.19.

Corn futures advance

2011-02-16 13:47:52

Corn futures advanced as adverse weather continued to threaten crops around the world, tightening global supply.

Bank shares drag CSI index lower-Tuesday

2011-02-16 10:45:02

Most stocks on the Chinese mainland fell, with the benchmark index erasing gains, as banks slid after lower-than-estimated inflation failed to ease concerns of more tightening. Commodity producers rose after metal and oil prices climbed.

Hong Kong stocks close 0.96% lower -- Feb 15

2011-02-15 17:23:15

Hong Kong stocks closed down 221. 28 points, or 0.96 percent, at 22,899.78 on Tuesday.

China's stocks close almost flat Tuesday

2011-02-15 16:57:53

China's stocks closed almost flat on Tuesday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index ending 0.1 point higher to 2,899.24.

ChiNext Index closes up -- Feb 15

2011-02-15 16:22:19

The ChiNext Index, launched by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SSE) on June 1, 2010, rose 1.17 point, or 0.11 percent, to close at 1,087.73 Tuesday.

China stock index futures close mixed -- Feb 15

2011-02-15 16:21:46

China's stock index futures closed mixed Tuesday with the contract for February, the most actively traded, down 0.44 percent from the previous trading day to end at 3,216 points.

Rubber bounces to record high

2011-02-15 13:34:12

Rubber advanced to a record amid speculation that China may increase purchases to replenish stockpiles before the low-production period begins in major growing areas in Thailand. The Thai cash price also climbed to an all-time high.