Shanghai Stocks Likely Range-bound []

Shanghai Stocks Likely Range-bound []
The Chinese stock market is expected to continue to see support around the 5,000 point level when the Shanghai Composite Index opens for business on Thursday. Since topping 6,000 points in October, the market has stayed within 200 points, plus or minus, of 5,000 points for the last month - and analysts say it's likely to stay in that range through the end of the year.

Australian Market Closes In Negative Territory Despite Positive Start []
Wednesday, Sydney shares closed lower for a sixth straight session amid volatile trading. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index closed down 20.5 points or 0.3% at 6,216.4 and the broader-based All Ordinaries Index lost 11.8 points or 0.2% to 6,280.8. The S&P/ASX 200 December futures contract was off 5 points at 6,203.

Stocks Move Sharply Lower At The Start Of Trading - U.S. Commentary []
Stocks moved sharply lower at the start of trading on Friday, with the major averages all moving firmly into negative territory after ending the previous session mixed. The initial weakness came on the heels of the release of some troubling inflation data,

US Stocks Set For Rough Open Monday Amid Concerns About Inflation - US Commentary []
US stocks were poised to kick off the new week on a downbeat note Monday morning amid concerns that the Fed will be unable to further lower interest rates due to rising inflation.

Stocks Rebound At The Start Of Trading - U.S. Commentary []
Stocks moved sharply higher at the start of trading on Tuesday, with the major averages regaining some ground after posting steep losses in the two previous sessions. Bargain hunting contributed to the initial upward move.

Stocks Move To The Downside At The Open - U.S. Commentary []
After seeing considerable weakness in the previous session, stocks saw some further downside at the start of trading on Monday. The major averages all moved into negative territory amid lingering concerns about the outlook for the economy.

Japanese Market Gains On Bargain Hunting []
Thursday, Tokyo shares were trading higher after investors hunted for bargain buys following recent falls. Wall Street closed mixed overnight on credit worries after Morgan Stanley posted loss on writedown. At 10:23 a.m. local time, the benchmark Nikkei 225 Index was up 83.69 points at 15,114.20 and the broader-based Topix Index of all First Section Issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was adding 6.14 points to 1,462.93.

Stocks Turning In Another Choppy Trading Session - U.S. Commentary []
After seeing significant volatility in the previous session, the U.S. stock markets are once again showing a lack of direction during trading on Wednesday. The major averages have bounced back and forth across the unchanged line, unable to sustain any significant moves.