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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 23 AUG 2007
... last week to cut its discount rate. The Nikkei rose 458.80 points to 15,732.48, its biggest percentage rise since July 2006. HONG KONG - Hong Kong blue chips have also been helped this week by the US Federal Reserve discount interest rate cut, increasing ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2007
... exporters, like Canon, extended gains. The Nikkei gained 168.86 points to close at 15,901.34 after briefly topping 16,000. HONG KONG - Shares in Hong Kong-listed China companies added 2.9 per cent, but gains were limited after a rally fed by China's ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2007
... on effect from the Federal Reserve's move to cut its discount rate. The Nikkei gained 458.80 points to close at 15,732.48. HONG KONG - Hong Kong blue chips increased almost six per cent, while China stocks gained 8.7 per cent in the wake of the US Federal ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 20 AUG 2007
... The Nikkei settled at its lowest close since August 7, 2006, dropping 874.81 points or 5.42 per cent to end at 15,273.68. HONG KONG - In volatile trade with heavy selling, the benchmark Hang Seng Index dropped 285.26 points to close at 20,387.13. This ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2007
... technology-laced Nikkei average also ended at its lowest since November, shedding 1.99 per cent, or 327.12 points to close at 16,148.49. HONG KONG - Hong Kong blue chips fell 3.3 per cent as investors sold holdings amid growing fears that credit conditions ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 16 AUG 2007
... the U.S. economy. The Nikkei declined 2.19 per cent or 369.00 points to 16,475.61, the lowest close since December 8, 2006. HONG KONG - Hong Kong blue chips fell almost three per cent and China plays slid 3.3 per cent as the growing fears about credit ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2007
... valuations and solid profit prospects after recent falls. The Nikkei added 44.56 points, or 0.27 per cent, to end at 16,844.61. HONG KONG - Hong Kong stocks rose in quiet trade as life insurers outperformed, with Ping An supported by a broker upgrade ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 14 AUG 2007
... bank shares helped the broader TOPIX index end at its lowest in eight months. The Nikkei added 35.96 points to 16,800.05. HONG KONG - Hong Kong stocks rose on the back of China Mobile and property plays, after the market dipped in and out of positive ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 13 AUG 2007
... the day down 406.51 points at 16,764.09, the lowest close since March 16. For the week, the benchmark fell 215.77 points. HONG KONG - Stocks declined 2.88 per cent in a broad sell-off, as worries mounted about credit conditions following fresh signs ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2007
... exporters gained on Wall Street and a softer yen. The Nikkei was up 141.32 points at 17,170.60, the highest close since July 31. HONG KONG - Blue chips surrendered earlier gains, as investors locked in profits after the market neared a key resistance ...