Hong Kong Stocks Get Mixed Message []

Hong Kong Stocks Get Mixed Message []
Following a mild decline on Thursday, a newspaper report sends conflicting messages as the Hong Kong stock market prepares to open trade on Friday.

Cues Point Malaysian Stocks Higher []
After a down day to end the business week, investors are hoping that the Malaysian stock market will follow a rare positive lead from the United States and bounce back when the market opens on Monday.

KOSPI In Line For Rebound []
Finally with some global momentum, the South Korean stock market will be looking to snap a two-day losing streak when the KOSPI opens for business on Monday.

Stocks Fall On Profit-taking After Wall Street Ends Lower In Late-day Sell-off - Asian Commentary []
Thursday, stock markets across Asia fell, with Hong Kong leading the decline, as a weak performance on Wall Street encouraged investors to lock in gains. The investors were also exercising caution ahead of the CPI data from the U.S. later in the day.

Cues Point To Lower Finish For Malaysian Shares []
The Malaysian stock market posted modest gains Thursday off a weak lead from Wall Street. Investors are hoping the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index can do it again on Friday on more negative global cues.

Japanese Market Falls On Wall Street Losses, Stronger Yen []
Friday, Tokyo shares plunged on renewed U.S. credit market and economic growth concerns. A stronger yen also negatively impacted investor sentiment. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 241.69 points or 1.6% to end at 15,154.61. The broader TOPIX index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange shed 27.19 points or 1.8% to close at 1,471.67.