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

European Shares Seeking Rebound With Tech Earnings In Focus

European stocks are likely to open on a positive note Friday after tech giants Alphabet and Microsoft reported earnings beat for the first quarter, helping ease concerns about the cost of artificial intelligence.

Yen Slides Against Majors

The Japanese yen weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Friday.

Yen Slides After BoJ Keeps Key Rate Unchanged

The Japanese yen weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Friday after the Bank of Japan left its key interest rate unchanged and raised its inflation outlook.

ConSup North America Recalls RTE Sliced Prosciutto Product

Lincoln Park, New Jersey -based ConSup North America Inc. is recalling around 85,984 pounds of ready-to-eat or RTE sliced prosciutto ham product produced in Germany without the benefit of equivalent inspection, the U.S.