Brokers see net income surge

2007-04-20 11:11:47

The net income of 11 Chinese securities brokerages was multiplied by nine last year, ending a four-year money-losing period.

Investors warned of risks in bullish market

2007-04-20 10:58:45

Experts are warning that investors should not immune themselves from risks even in a bullish market.

Interest rates set to rise

2007-04-20 10:18:00

The release yesterday of China's key economic figures has prompted market speculation that authorities might once again raise interest rates to maintain stable economic growth.

Market falls 4.5% amid rate-hike speculation

2007-04-20 10:05:11

Fears that the central bank would hike interest rates led to a 4.52-percent drop in the stock market yesterday.

Market matures with securities regulations

2007-04-20 10:02:22

China's stock markets are on their way to maturity with a new regulation controlling stock sales by senior company executives and majority shareholders.

Fund agencies cautious with stock positions

2007-04-19 14:38:42

Fund managers pared their stock positions in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of stock-price volatility after constant rallies.

CIMC tops list for corporate governance

2007-04-19 14:13:49

Shenzhen-listed China International Marine Containers (Group) Ltd (CIMC) was crowned the best corporate governance performer among the top 100 Chinese public companies.

ChemChina issues 1st SHIBOR-based bonds

2007-04-19 13:59:46

China National Chemical Corp (ChemChina) said yesterday it has become the country's first company to issue bonds based on the new interbank benchmark rates for borrowing.

Shenzhen exchange demands brokers file monthly trading reports

2007-04-19 13:43:05

The Shenzhen Stock Exchange yesterday issued a notice requiring member brokers to file monthly trading reports, with the first by May 10.

Shanghai exchange halts stock account for suspect trading

2007-04-19 13:48:30

The Shanghai Stock Exchange has halted trading in a stock account that partly contributed to recent wild swings in share prices of several listed firms.

New accounts surge in A-share markets

2007-04-19 11:27:28

China's stock markets continued their rise on Wednesday with news that investors opened more than 900,000 new stock accounts the last four working days.