China Shanghai composite index rallies 1.17%

Regional gains were impressive despite persisting Middle East tensions and anxiety ahead of this week's U.S. presidential election and the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision. ( read original story ...)

Number of listed companies in China reaches 5,363

BEIJING - There were 5,363 companies listed on the Chinese domestic stock market by the end of September 2024, according to the China Association for Public Companies. The stock exchanges in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing had 2,271, 2,839 and 253 listed firms, respectively, by end September, data from the association showed. ( read original story ...