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Hang Seng Index

The Hang Seng Index (abbreviated: HSI, Chinese: 恒生指數) is a freefloat-adjusted market capitalization-weighted stock market index in Hong Kong. It is used to record and monitor daily changes of the largest companies of the Hong Kong stock market and is the main indicator of the overall market performance in Hong Kong. These 45 companies represent about 67% of capitalization of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Read More

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LME copper edges up; growth worries cap gains
Global Markets Overview - 20 May 2013

By IBTimes AU

Stocks capped off another strong week with a broad rally, as a bigger-than-expected rise in consumer sentiment bolstered the view of an economy that is faring better than some had feared. (May 20)

MORE TOPICS: FTSE, JAPAN, GOLD, COPPER, CHINA, GOLD, DOW JONES, JAPAN, ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND, EUROPEAN UNION

Tencent eyes revenue growth, triples chat app users in first-quarter

By Reuters

Tencent Holdings more than tripled the number of active users for its mobile chat application in the first quarter, a boon to China's largest online gaming and social networking firm as it tries to diversify its revenue stream. (May 15)

MORE TOPICS: ADVERTISING

Japanese stocks continued their rally on 13 May
Asia Markets Outside Japan Retreat on Cautious Trades

By IBTimes UK

Most Asian markets fall but Japanese stocks buck the trend on weak yen. (May 13)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, GOLD, DOW JONES, CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK, TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE, RETAIL SALES

Nikkei
Asian Markets Rise After Strong China Trade Data

By IBTimes UK

Asian markets continue to gain for the third day in the week. (May 08)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, HSBC, RIO TINTO

Nikkei
Nikkei Tops 14,000 Mark While Rest of Asia Tumble on Global Growth Concerns

By IBTimes UK

The Nikkei rises above 14,000 for the first time since June 2008. (May 07)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, WESTPAC, MANUFACTURING, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

Copper pots
Global Markets Overview - 06 May 2013

By IBTimes AU

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 142.38 (0.96 per cent) to 14,973.96 on Friday, after having breached the 15,000 mark earlier for the first time. (May 06)

MORE TOPICS: MORGAN STANLEY, GOLDMAN SACHS, FTSE, JAPAN, GOLD, COPPER, CHINA, DOW JONES, UNEMPLOYMENT

Kospi
Asian Markets Gain on Wall Street Cues

By IBTimes UK

An unexpected improvement in the US labour market lifts Asian market sentiments. (May 06)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, FEDERAL RESERVE, UNEMPLOYMENT, DOW JONES, AUSTRALIA, COPPER

Asian markets
Asian Markets Weekly Report: Shares Gain on Upbeat US Jobs Data and ECB Rate Cut

By IBTimes UK

Nikkei declines the most during the week as earnings reports disappointed investors. (May 04)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, FEDERAL RESERVE, UNEMPLOYMENT, EUROPEAN UNION, AUSTRALIA, EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

KOSPI
Asian Markets Rise on Upbeat US Jobs Data and ECB Rate Cut

By IBTimes UK

The ECB's rate cut and an unexpected decline in US jobless claims revive investors' hopes for global recovery. (May 03)

MORE TOPICS: FEDERAL RESERVE, WESTPAC, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, COPPER, BANK OF JAPAN

ECB rate cut cheers stocks, euro subdued

By Reuters

Sharemarkets across Asia mostly rose on Friday after an interest rate cut from the European Central Bank and prospects for more easing lifted hopes that fresh stimulus from yet another major central bank will help foster a stronger global recovery. (May 03)

MORE TOPICS: FEDERAL RESERVE, BARCLAYS, DEUTSCHE BANK, WESTPAC, JAPAN, COPPER