New Zealand Stocks Trade In The Green []

New Zealand Stocks Trade In The Green []
Monday, Wellington stocks were trading in the green. The benchmark NZX 50 Index was adding 19.42 points or 0.49% to 4,012.93, while the NZX All Capital Index was gaining 17.75 points or 0.44% to 4,070.95.

South Korean Market Rises, Led By Banks []
Friday, Seoul shares were trading higher, amid volatility, following modest gains on Wall Street overnight on Oracle's strong results. At 11:00 a.m. local time, the benchmark KOSPI Index was adding 7.78 points or 0.42% to 1,852.15. The key index opened 0.6%higher.

Stocks Turn In A Strong Performance On RIM And Merrill News - U.S. Commentary []
Wall Street saw notable gains on Friday, as positive earnings boosted the tech-heavy Nasdaq and news that Merrell Lynch (MER) may receive a cash infusion buoyed the blue chip index. The markets benefited from strength in a variety of sectors.

Stocks Holding Onto Strong Gains In Late Morning Trading - U.S. Commentary []
With better than expected earnings boosting the technology sector, stocks are extending yesterday's gains through a second day on Friday. The major averages have pulled back off their highs for the day, but they remain firmly above the unchanged line.

China Stocks Called Higher []
The Chinese stock market has finished higher in three straight sessions, and analysts are calling for the Shanghai Composite Index to continue its climb as the market prepares to open for business on Monday. The SCI has regained the 5,100 point mark for its strongest close since December 11.

Stocks Show A Strong Upward Move At The Start Of Trading - U.S. Commentary []
Stocks showed a strong upward move at the start of trading on Friday, with the major averages seeing some further upside after they all ended the previous session in positive territory. The tech-heavy Nasdaq showed a notable advance, reflecting strength in the tech sector.

Stocks Seeing Some Weakness Amid Concerns About Holiday Spending - U.S. Commentary []
After posting strong gains in the holiday-shortened previous session, the U.S. stock markets are seeing some weakness in morning trading on Wednesday. Stocks have moved mostly lower due in part to concerns about the strength of holiday spending.

Australian Market Rebounds; Banking Stocks Rise []
Friday, Australian shares closed sharply higher on bargain hunting, reversing a seven-day losing streak. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index closed up 70.1 points or 1.1% at 6,247.0. The broader-based All Ordinaries Index climbed 64.6 points or 1.0% to close at 6,309.4.