Stocks Fundamental Analysis

EquitiesDoubts over the Euro zone’s rescue efforts sent Asian stocks lower.  The Nikkei fell 1% to 8682, and the ASX 200 sank 1.6%.  Korea’s Kospi slumped 2.7% although ...

EquitiesOn Tuesday, Asia rallied, catching up to the West’s significant rally on Monday.  The Nikkei returned from a holiday to climb 2%, closing at 8774, and the Kospi advanced 1.6% to ...

EquitiesOn Friday, Asian markets closed higher ahead of US payroll data, boosted by a boost in liquidity by the ECB.  The Nikkei advanced 1% to 8606, the Kospi rallied 2.9%,  and the ASX 200...

EquitiesAsian markets snapped their 4-day losing streak, posting outsized gains.  Hong Kong’s Hang Seng soared 5.7% to 17172, %, and the ASX 200 surged 3.7%, its biggest one-day gain in ...

EquitiesAsian markets shrugged off the late-day rally in US stocks, once again closing lower.  The Nikkei fell .9% to 8383, and the Kospi sank 2.3%, as construction firms dropped sharply.  ...

EquitiesAnother round of selling hit Asian markets on mounting concerns Greece will default on its debt obligations.  Korea’s Kospi was hardest-hit, dropping as much as 6.3% before ...

EquitiesAsian markets fell on Monday as once again the week started with significant losses.  The biggest loser was the Hang Seng, which tumbled 4.4% to 16882, as property shares saw double digit...

EquitiesAsian markets traded mixed ahead of significant Chinese PMI data, due to be released over the weekend.  The Nikkei, ASX 200  and Kospi all closed flat, while the Shanghai Composite ...

EquitiesEquities rallied amid hopes that the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) will buy up Greek debt to help regional banks.In Korea, the Kospi soared 5% to 1736, its biggest one-day gain ...

EquitiesAsian markets dropped following Thursday’s steep slide in the West.  Korea’s Kospi was the worst performer, tumbling 5.7%, while the ASX 200 slid 1.6%.  Hong Kong’s...

EquitiesAsian markets closed mostly higher.  The Kospi advanced .9% to 1854, the Nikkei rose .2%, and the ASX 200 climbed .8%.  China’s Shanghai Composite jumped 2.7% to 2513, while ...

EquitiesAsian markets traded mixed, following Monday’s sharp drop.  The Nikkei returned from a holiday to close down 1.6% as it caught up with the region’s losses from Monday.  ...

EquitiesThe week opened on a down note, as escalating fears of a Greek debt pressured global equities.  In Asia, Chinese markets led the declines, as the Hang Seng tumbled 2.8% and the Shanghai ...

EquitiesThursday’s announcement of increased liquidity by central banks to aid European banks lifted Asian markets on Friday.  The Nikkei gained 2.3% to 8864, the Kospi jumped 3.7%, and the...

EquitiesAsian stocks rallied, following strong gains in Western markets on Wednesday.  The Nikkei advanced 1.8% to 8669, the Kospi rose 1.4% and the ASX 200 closed up 1.7%.  Hong ...

EquitiesAsian markets closed mostly lower, as concern over the European debt situation continues to weigh on investors nerves.  The Nikkei closed down 1.1% at 8519, its lowest close in more than ...

EquitiesAsian markets partially recovered from Monday’s losses, boosted by news that Italy was negotiating with China for funding.  The Nikkei rose 1% to 8616, and the ASX 200 gained ...