Asian shares gain on strong earnings, dovish Fed policy

The Shanghai Composite index was flat at 3,247.49. Shares in Southeast Asia were mixed. WALL STREET: U.S. stock indexes inched further into ... to fresh highs within the U.S. while the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting conclusion overnight ... ( read original story ...)

China’s IPO ‘Glut’ And The Case For Stock Market Reform

Lots of IPOs amid market weakness Between the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, there were 134 IPOs in the first quarter of 2017 (compared to 24 in the first quarter of 2016) and 115 IPOs in the second quarter of this year. The average IPO rate of ... ( read original story ...)

Hang Seng tops 27,000, its highest level in 25 months

The banking giant is scheduled to release interim results next ... Offshore oil producer Cnooc climbed 2.9 per cent at HK$8.82. In the mainland, the Shanghai Composite Index also opened higher and edged up 0.2 per cent to 3,250.86 in early trade. ( read original story ...)

World shares mostly higher as markets await Fed’s decision

HONG KONG – World stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday ... The Fed has already raised rates three times since December and market watchers don't expect another hike until later this year or in 2018. ANALYST VIEW: "Today's FOMC meeting is likely ... ( read original story ...)