Canadian Market Moderately Higher; Energy, Utilities Shares Rise

The Canadian market is up in positive territory in late morning trades on Friday with stocks from energy and utilities sectors turning in a fine performance.

Euro Advances On Easing Middle East Fears

The euro was higher against its major counterparts in the New York session on Friday, as concerns about an escalation in the Middle East conflict eased after a subdued response from Iran to Israel's retaliatory attack.

Rally May Stall For Malaysia Stock Market

The Malaysia stock market has moved higher in two straight sessions, gathering almost 10 points or 0.6 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just beneath the 1,545-point plateau although it may

Singapore Shares: Resistance Expected At 4,300 Points

The Singapore stock market has tracked higher in consecutive trading days, collecting more than 40 points or 1.3 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,190-point plateau although the

Soft Start Expected For Taiwan Stock Market

The Taiwan stock market has moved higher in two straight sessions, advancing almost 400 points or 2 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 20,300-point plateau although it's expected to

China Bourse May See Profit Taking On Friday

The China stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, collecting almost 70 points or 3.4 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just beneath the 3,075-point plateau although investors

Lower Open Expected For Hong Kong Shares

The Hong Kong stock market has moved higher in consecutive trading days, advancing almost 140 points or 0.9 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 16,380-point plateau although it's likely to

Australian Market Significantly Lower

Losing for the sixth straight session, the Australian stock market is significantly lower on Friday, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling below the 7,600 level, with

Indonesia Stock Market May Spin Its Wheels On Friday

The Indonesia stock market on Thursday ended the two-day slide in which it had retreated more than 150 points or 2 percent. The Jakarta Composite Index now sits just above the 7,165-point plateau although it may be stuck

Thai Stock Market May Snap Losing Streak

The Thai stock market has finished lower in three straight sessions, tumbling almost 50 points or 3.5 percent in that span. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,360-point plateau although it may find