Japanese Market Closes Sharply Higher []

Japanese Market Closes Sharply Higher []
Monday, Tokyo shares closed sharply higher on bargain hunting following recent declines and a news report that China may invest in Japanese equities. The benchmark 225-issue Nikkei index gained 246.44 points or 1.66% to settle at 15,135.21. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange added 29.65 points or 2.06% to finish at 1,467.03.

Markets Likely To Edge Higher - European Commentary []
The major European index futures are pointing towards a higher opening for the markets on Friday. There is no lead from Wall Street as it was closed on account of Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. The major markets across the Asia-Pacific region are a mixed pack on Friday.

Stocks Fall On Renewed U.S. Subprime Credit Concerns - Asian Commentary []
Tuesday, stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region were trading sharply lower after the U.S. stocks tumbled Monday on renewed subprime credit concerns.

Stocks Rise On Wall Street Rebound - Asian Commentary []
Monday, stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region opened on a strong note after the U.S. stocks rallied on Friday amid bargain hunting and optimism for a strong holiday shopping season. Higher commodity prices and a pause in the yen's gains also boosted market sentiment.

Stocks Poised For A Modestly Higher Opening - U.S. Commentary []
Wall Street is headed for a higher opening on Monday, as investors find optimism in strong retail sales to kick off the holiday shopping season.

European Markets Rise, Led By Banks, Miners - European Commentary []
The European markets rose on Friday, as banking stocks gained on investor speculation that the recent sell-off in the sector may be overdone and mining stocks surged up on rising metal prices and hopes of further consolidation in the sector.

New Zealand Stocks In Quiet Pre-Holiday Trend []
New Zealand stocks have begun the pre-holiday season in quiet fashion, while facing another negative lead from Wall Street for Tuesday's session

European Markets Fall, Led By Banks, Exporters - European Commentary []
The European markets fell sharply on Wednesday, as banking stocks declined on persistent worries about the wilting credit markets while a record high euro hit the exporter stocks.