Canadian Market Modestly Higher In Cautious Trade

The Canadian market is up in positive territory Friday afternoon, and looks set to end the day's session modestly higher thanks to sustained buying in materials, healthcare and consumer staples sectors.

Dollar Rises Against Major Counterparts After Hot Inflation Data

The U.S. dollar gained against its major counterparts on Friday, lifted by data showing a larger than expected increase in the nation's annual rate of consumer price growth.

Canadian Market Ends Modestly Higher

The Canadian market ended modestly higher on Friday, led by gains in materials stocks as gold prices advanced on safe-haven buying. Stocks from the rest of the sectors turned in a mixed performance.

Singapore Unemployment Data Due On Monday

Singapore will on Monday release Q1 figures for unemployment, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In the three months prior, the jobless rate was 2.0 percent.

Tech Shares May Boost South Korea Stock Market

The South Korea stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last seven trading days since the end of the four-day losing streak in which it had plunged almost 125 points or 4.6 percent.

Continued Strength Expected For Malaysia Shares

The Malaysia stock market bounced higher again on Friday, one day after ending the six-day winning streak in which it had climbed almost 40 points or 2.5 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the

Singapore Shares May End Losing Streak

The Singapore stock market has moved lower in back-to-back sessions, slipping almost 15 points or 0.5 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,280-point plateau although it's likely to

Taiwan Bourse Tipped To Extend Friday's Gains

The Taiwan stock market bounced higher again on Friday, one day after ending the two-day winning streak in which it had spiked more than 700 points or 3.5 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the

China Stock Market Likely To Crack Resistance At 3,100 Points

The China stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, gathering almost 70 points or 2.2 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just beneath the 3,090-point plateau and it's expected to

Overbought Heng Seng Nonetheless Called Higher On Monday

The Hong Kong stock market has moved higher in five straight sessions, gathering almost 1,470 points or 8.7 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 17,650-point plateau and it has a strong lead