29 August 2014

HSI Futures U.S. stocks edged lower on Thursday after the latest tension between Ukraine and Russia snapped the focus of investors back to the volatile region, but U.S. economic data helped curb losses. Hong Kong's benchmark index finished at a two-week low in choppy conditions on Thursday, hurt by...

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28 August 2014

HSI Futures U.S. stocks were little changed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 creeping up to another record closing high in a lethargic session, though a number of retail stocks traded heavily after reporting results. Hong Kong shares finished lower on Wednesday, hit by afternoon session losses as...

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27 August 2014

HSI Futures U.S. stocks edged higher on Tuesday to lift the S&P 500 just a hair above the 2,000 mark, its first close above that milestone, after data that pointed to a brighter future for the economy. Hong Kong's benchmark share index finished lower on Tuesday, as weakness in a few heavyweight...

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26 August 2014

HSI Futures The S&P 500 was unable to hold the 2,000 mark after moving above the milestone level for the first time on Monday, but still managed to close at a record high, buoyed by financials and biotechnology stocks. Hong Kong's benchmark index finished at a new more-than-six-year high...

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25 August 2014

HSI Futures Stocks ended mostly lower on Friday as Ukraine-Russia tensions reignited and remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen failed to give investors any clues on interest rate hikes. Hong Kong shares rose on Friday, tracking gains in the U.S. after upbeat economic data sparked a record...

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22 August 2014

HSI Futures U.S. stocks ended higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 at a record after a flurry of positive economic data, as investors hoped for signs from an annual meeting of central bankers that interest-rate hikes are not imminent. Hong Kong's benchmark share index posted its biggest daily...

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21 August 2014

HSI Futures U.S. stocks ended mostly higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 just missing a record close, after minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting gave investors reason to believe that the central bank is in no rush to raise interest rates. Hong Kong Hang Seng Index edged...

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20 August 2014

HSI Futures U.S. stocks ended higher for the second straight session on Tuesday, as robust housing data and strong earnings from Dow component Home Depot overshadowed lingering concerns about the conflict in Ukraine. Hong Kong shares ended at more than six-year highs on Tuesday, in a catch-up...

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19 August 2014

HSI Futures U.S. stocks surged on Monday, with the Nasdaq closing at a 14-year high as increasing home builder confidence and hopes for receding tensions in Russia gave investors reasons to make bigger bets on the equity market. Hong Kong shares ended flat on Monday, dampened by weakness in the property...

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18 August 2014

HSI Futures U.S. stocks ended mixed on Friday, paring an earlier selloff sparked by reports of Ukraine shelling a Russian armored column. Hong Kong's benchmark index closed at its highest level since November 2010 on Friday, pushed up by index heavyweight China Mobile after official...

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15 August 2014

HSI Futures U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday after conciliatory comments from Russia helped ease concerns about escalation of the conflict in Ukraine and offset some uninspiring earnings. Hong Kong shares finished lower on Thursday, with investors taking profits on Chinese energy firms and companies...

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14 August 2014

HSI Futures U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrial average returning to positive territory for the year, as surging biotech shares helped investors shrug off disappointing retail sales data. Hong Kong's benchmark share index finished at its highest in more than 3-1/2...

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13 August 2014

HSI Futures U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday, snapping a two-day rally as energy shares tumbled on sliding oil prices. The pullback occurred on light volume typical of mid-August. Hong Kong's benchmark share index reversed midday losses and finished higher on Tuesday, as strength in two leading...

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12 August 2014

HSI Futures U.S. stocks ended higher on Monday, extending the rally from Friday as investors hoped that Russia's move to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine would ease tensions between the two countries. Hong Kong shares posted solid gains on Monday with property leading the advance, helped by stronger...

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