US stocks can still climb higher: analysts
The combination of record low interest rates and slow but steady growth mean US markets can still power higher, even after the Dow punched its way to an all-time high,…
IPO resumption talk stops rally in China stocks
Yao Gang, a vice-chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, said the regulator was seeking to simplify its vetting process and it encouraged listed companies and major shareholders to provide…
China stocks set to be cleared for Hong Kong investors
Citing the policy as a boost to local institutions’ yuan businesses, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said it would keep in close contact with the mainland regulators to develop yuan…
Temasek-backed China REIT surges after record Singapore IPO
Mapletree Greater China Commercial Trust rose as much as 10.2 per cent in its debut on Thursday, underscoring demand from yield-hungry investors after the Temasek-backed trust raised US$ 1.3 billion…
Asian markets mostly lower after recent gains
Asian stock markets on Thursday mostly reversed gains from the previous day despite the Dow hitting another record on Wall Street, but Tokyo’s Nikkei was further supported by a weak…
Regular way to avoid a common trap
It’s funny to think back to school when everyone told you to reach for the stars. On the other hand, financial advisers encourage investors to dollar-cost average. This means investing…
Asian markets rise after Dow hits record high
Asian markets rallied on Wednesday following a record-breaking performance by shares on Wall Street, with Tokyo and Sydney both hitting multi-year highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished 0.89 per…
Asian markets rebound, Shanghai leads gains
Asian markets climbed on Tuesday following a big sell-off in the previous session, with Shanghai leading the rebound as China’s annual parliamentary gathering kicked off. Traders also took heart from…
The Italian job
Just when investors thought it was safe to get back into equities, the euro-zone crisis returned with a vengeance last week, with Europe’s benjchmark Euro Stoxx 50 dropping 3 per…
