Most Asian markets ended higher Tuesday, as Shanghai and Hong Kong shares rose after an upbeat forecast from China Life Insurance Co., while China Southern Airlines Co. jumped on plans to raise funds through a private placement.
Japanese shares ranked among decliners and gains in many other markets were muffled after a lackluster performance on Wall Street. Steelmakers and resource stocks suff
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China Life Upbeat, Asian Shares Up
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Texas Instruments Sales and Earnings Outlook Improves
Posted by RebeccaKol 1 day 2 hours 57 minutes ago (http://www.marketwatch.com)
Texas Instruments Inc. on Monday narrowed its sales and earnings outlook for the first quarter.
The Dallas-based chip maker (TXN 24.65, -0.04, -0.16%) said it now expects revenue in the range of $3.07 billion to $3.19 billion, compared with a previous range of $2.95 billion to $3.19 billion.
The Dallas-based chip maker (TXN 24.65, -0.04, -0.16%) said it now expects revenue in the range of $3.07 billion to $3.19 billion, compared with a previous range of $2.95 billion to $3.19 billion.
M&A: Marsh & McLennan May Sell Kroll for $1.3 Billion
Posted by HassanAhmad 1 day 2 hours 49 minutes ago (http://www.cnbc.com)
Marsh & McLennan, the No 2. global insurance broker, has put up its security consulting business Kroll up for sale for $1.3 billion and received offers from several major private equity firms in the first round of bidding, the Financial Times reported on its website on Monday.
China Mobile hammered for bank splurge
Posted by HassanAhmad 1 day 2 hours 45 minutes ago (http://www.marketwatch.com)
The problem with having enough cash on your balance sheet to bail out a medium-sized country is that everyone has a use for it. Last week, China Mobile revealed some loose change from its $30 billion-plus cash pile would be used to buy a 20% stake in Shanghai Pudong Development Bank.
It might have been only a $5 billion investment, or just 3% of China Mobile's (HK:941 74.05, +0.10, +0.14%)(CHL
It might have been only a $5 billion investment, or just 3% of China Mobile's (HK:941 74.05, +0.10, +0.14%)(CHL
European shares slides, Greece gearing up for new measures
Posted by gigitsang 7 days ago (http://www.marketwatch.com)
European shares were mildly lower on Wednesday as investors eyed a mixed batch of earnings, with Greece's fiscal situation still front-and-center following reports the country will take new austerity measures.
After gaining for the last three sessions, the Stoxx Europe 600 index(ST:SXXP 250.64, -0.01, -.00%) traded down 0.1% at 250.30.
After gaining for the last three sessions, the Stoxx Europe 600 index(ST:SXXP 250.64, -0.01, -.00%) traded down 0.1% at 250.30.
China's Vanke expects uncertainty in real-estate
Posted by gigitsang 7 days ago (http://www.marketwatch.com)
China's leading property developer, said it anticipates more uncertainty in China's real-estate market due to the government's property market adjustment policies.
In its annual financial report issued March 1, Vanke said that the government's introduction of adjustment policies in the property market would impact market sentiment and raise uncertainties in the credit and financing environment
In its annual financial report issued March 1, Vanke said that the government's introduction of adjustment policies in the property market would impact market sentiment and raise uncertainties in the credit and financing environment
Hong Kong Shares Struggled bad results from HSBC, Hang Seng
Posted by gigitsang 7 days ago (http://www.marketwatch.com)
Hong Kong shares struggled Tuesday as investors soured on two local bank heavyweights, HSBC Holdings PLC and its unit Hang Seng Bank, after their results from the previous day depressed the broader banking sector.
With several locally listed banks, including BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd., Standard Chartered PLC, and Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Asia Ltd. yet to announce their earnings,
With several locally listed banks, including BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd., Standard Chartered PLC, and Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Asia Ltd. yet to announce their earnings,
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