China returns to U.S. IPO market in a big way

“If they can’t cut the line to sell stock to raise funds in China, they may increasingly hop a plane to the U.S. to tap the markets.” ZTO Express is ... it aims to raise as much as $269.5-million. Shanghai Paipaidai Financial Information Service ... ( read original story ...)

Fraser Howie — A stock exchange with Chinese characteristics

Which stock exchange in China has the most listed companies -- Shenzhen or Shanghai? The answer is neither, but rather a low profile market in Beijing called National Equities Exchange and Quotations. On its web site, it proudly boasts of 9,927 listed ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong, Shanghai stock markets retreat

Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks tumbled on Wednesday, tracking losses on Wall Street, with energy firms sinking in line with falling oil prices. The Hang Seng Index closed 1.02 percent or 239 points lower, at 23,325. Market turnover was HK$52.11 billion. ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong, Shanghai stock markets rally

Shares in Hong Kong and Shanghai rallied on Monday on hopes for fresh reform measures from the mainland leaders, as dealers also looked ahead to the start of the corporate earnings season. The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong added 1 percent, to 23,604. ( read original story ...)

Japanese shares turn higher; Shanghai stocks pop up

The Nikkei Stock Average NIK, +0.29% closed up 0.3%, after an early decline of 0.1%. The Shanghai Composite Index SHCOMP, +1.21% added 1.2% to its highest point in more than two months, while in Hong Kong, where the market had been closed Friday due ... ( read original story ...)