Posts Tagged ‘ Thursday ’

World stocks dip as China trade data disappoints

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World stock markets were mostly lower Thursday, as disappointing Chinese trade data added to investor gloom over the Europe's brewing sovereign debt crisis. (more here…) Related items Indian traders in Shanghai told to 'honour' their commitments World stocks fall, China trade highlights slowdown Asia stocks fall, China trade highlights slowdown Apple and Proview battle...

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China to levy property taxes in more cities-paper

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SHANGHAI – China will levy property taxes in more cities this year and expand pilot programmes in Shanghai and Chongqing, the official Shanghai Securities News reported on Thursday, citing an official at the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development. (read the story…) Related items Today in Tech: With Zuckerberg in Shanghai, is Facebook China...

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Hong Kong Stocks Extend Gains; Unicom Rallies

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Hong Kong shares climbed on Thursday, with financials and property developers leading in the wake of strong overnight gains on Wall Street and after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke signaled he is comfortable with current policy. (more here…) Related items Asia Markets: Asia stocks rally in tandem with U.S. Stocks slide ahead of Bernanke...

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Shanghai stocks turn around to end morning higher

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HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Shanghai stocks ended the morning session higher on Thursday, with the Shanghai Composite Index tracking higher late in the session after a lower start. Bank stocks remained weak following Premier Wen Jiabao's calls for a break up of the state banks' "monopoly" in the sector, but many other categories gained...

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Indian traders in Shanghai told to 'honour' their commitments

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Chinese officials on Thursday said the two Indian traders who have been rendered homeless in Shanghai while awaiting judgement from a Chinese court cannot leave the country unless their case was r… (more here…) Related items Indian traders in Shanghai ‘homeless' World stocks dip as China trade data disappoints Indian traders in China to...

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Today in Tech: With Zuckerberg in Shanghai, is Facebook China inevitable?

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Fortune's curated selection of tech stories from the last 24 hours. Sign up to get the round-up delivered to you each and every day. (read the story…) Related items China to levy property taxes in more cities-paper Corning Holds Grand Opening Ceremony for Shanghai Automotive Substrate Facility Expansion Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan Unveils New...

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