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07/08/2008  07:13 AM
Wall Street weighed heavy on Asian markets as concerns over the credit crisis continued to mount  (read more)

07/07/2008  05:40 PM
Court proceedings against the ruling party are adding to the volatile climate  (read more)

07/07/2008  06:07 AM
Oil prices stayed firm and investors overcame earlier fears about the US reporting season which starts this week  (read more)

07/06/2008  12:36 PM
Although the political risks of investing in Russia have been highlighted recently by BP's power struggle with TNK-BP, its Russian oil joint venture partner at least one firm thinks the risks are over-stated ? East Capital see video  (read more)

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07/08/2008  10:25 PM
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Japanese shares rose sharply Wednesday, with industrial robot maker Fanuc gaining after data showed the country's core machinery orders climbed higher than expected in May. Financials advanced across the region, recouping losses from the previous session, after U.S. stocks jumped overnight on Wall Street.  (read more)

07/08/2008  10:19 PM
When prices are rising and bills are pressing, any available cash may seem like the perfect solution to a short-term crunch. And that means people switching jobs these days may be more tempted than ever to cash out their 401(k).  (read more)

07/08/2008  09:30 PM
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Japanese shares rose sharply early Wednesday, with industrial robot maker Fanuc gaining after data showed the country's core machinery orders climbed higher than expected in May. Financials advanced across the region, recouping losses from the previous session, after U.S. stocks jumped overnight on Wall Street. The Nikkei 225 Average rose 1.1% to 13,171.89 and the broader Topix index climbed 1.6% to 1,303.80. South Korea's Kospi jumped 1.5% to 1,555.88 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.9% to 4,977.20, while New Zealand's NZX 50 index added 1.1% to 3,194.18.  (read more)