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5 Stocks To Consider Going Long On As Asian Markets Flirt With Record Highs
Thursday, November 9, 2017 - 1:37pmOn Nov 9, Asia's stocks gave up some of their early gains after breaching a decade-old record, early in the trading session. The Nikkei 225 also raced passed its highest level in nearly 25 years before ending the day lower, likely due to profit taking. Despite a slightly underwhelming outcome...
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Asian Stocks Surge Higher on Greek Hopes
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 8:15amEvery one of Asia's major stock markets ended trading on Wednesday higher, as hopes of a deal between Greece and its creditors were on the rise. Asian stock markets have been sensitive to any news coming out of Europe regarding the financial crisis that the region has been experiencing. A Greek...
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How to Trade Following the Death of Kim Jong Il
Monday, December 19, 2011 - 9:26amMost Asian stock markets fell on Monday as traders reacted to the news that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il died over the weekend. Although few foreigners will mourn the passing of the North Korean leader, the markets were understandably rattled over concerns that his passing will create a power...
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Asian Stocks Fall on Negative U.S. Outlook (TXN, CEO, TM, CQQQ, EWV)
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - 9:01amMost stock markets across Asia fell during Tuesday trading, a day after credit rating agency Standard & Poor's lowered its outlook on United States government debt down to Negative from the previous outlook of Stable. Oil and other commodity stocks were among the biggest decliners across Asia...
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How to Invest on Warren Buffett's Interest in Japan (BRK-A, BRK-B, SNE, HMC, HIT, EWJ, EWV)
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 8:26amJapanese stocks surged higher during trading on Tuesday in Tokyo, as the likelihood of a meltdown seemed to wane at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant that was damaged by the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan earlier this month. The market also reacted favorably to the comments...
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How To Trade Korea On +13.7% Factory Output (LPL, EWY)
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 7:18amSouth Korean stocks rose sharply during Thursday trading in Seoul on news that the country's factory output had surged higher in January. The export-driven economy's factory output climbed 4.6% above the previous month's level and 13.7% above the January 2010 level. The growth looks set to continue...
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South Korean Stocks End Monday Down 0.26% (EWY)
Monday, January 10, 2011 - 7:09amThe Korean stock market opened Monday trading in negative territory and remained there for most of the trading day. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index opened at 2,082.29, which was slightly below the previous trading day's close at 2,086.20. The KOSPI ended the Monday trading session down 5.39...
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South Korean Stocks End Friday Up 0.41% (EWY)
Friday, January 7, 2011 - 6:48amThe Korean stock market opened Friday trading in negative territory, then steadily rose higher for most of the day before ending in positive territory. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index opened at 2,073.68, which was slightly below the previous trading day's close at 2,077.61. The KOSPI ended...
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South Korean Shares End Day Up 0.73% At 52-Week High (EWY)
Tuesday, January 4, 2011 - 6:49amIn what is becoming a regular event, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index, or the KOSPI, hit another 52-week high on Tuesday, as stock markets throughout the Asian region posted gains. The Korean stock market opened in positive territory and, except for a brief dip into negative territory during...
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Korean Stocks Start Year At An All-Time High
Monday, January 3, 2011 - 6:01amThe Korea Composite Stock Price Index, or the KOSPI, ended the first day of 2011 trading on a positive note after hitting another 52-week high on Monday, as stock markets throughout the Asian region posted gains. The Korean stock market opened in positive territory and remained there for the rest...
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