Large caps stay in shadows

2010-04-12 09:08:18

Investors betting on large-cap stocks taking the lead in the A-share market may have to bear with a frustrating range-bound market for some time as liquidity fears prevail, analysts said.

Hong Kong stocks close 1.56% up -- April 9

2010-04-09 16:53:35

Hong Kong stocks closed up 341. 46 points, or 1.56 percent, at 22,208.50 on Friday.

ChiNext stock market up -- April 9

2010-04-09 16:03:42

The ChiNext market closed up Friday as only one of the 66 stocks at China's start-up board for small and medium-sized enterprises fell.

Chinese shares close up 0.85% on Friday

2010-04-09 15:52:47

Chinese equities ended two straight falls on Friday and rose 0.85 percent led by strong gains of heavyweights.

GDB gets shareholders' nod to raise 15b yuan

2010-04-09 15:44:29

Guangdong Development Bank (GDB), which is making preparations for its IPO, on Thursday got shareholders' approval to raise as much as 15 billion yuan ($2.2 billion) by selling additional shares to replenish its core capital, China Business News reported Friday.

More IPOs needed on ChiNext

2010-04-09 09:35:47

Securities regulators should gradually loosen listing restrictions on the ChiNext board to empower more innovation-driven but cash-starved small companies to tap the capital market, financial experts say.

US expert calls China's index futures launch historic

2010-04-09 09:05:45

The upcoming launch of China's index futures is a historic move that represents a giant step by China towards a market-driven economy, said the founder of financial futures.
China unveils stock index futures in Shanghai

China unveils stock index futures in Shanghai

2010-04-09 01:16:11

A ceremony was held Thursday in Shanghai to mark the debut of stock index futures on the Chinese mainland, which observers believe was a step forward in the city's efforts to develop itself into a risk management center for the whole Asia-Pacific region.

Hong Kong stocks close 0.28% down -- April 8

2010-04-08 17:45:35

Hong Kong stocks closed down 61. 73 points, or 0.28 percent, at 21,867.04 on Thursday.

Meilan Airport to buy 54.5% stake in HNA Airport

2010-04-08 16:25:37

The Hainan Meilan International Airport Company, the listed airport operator under HNA Group, has signed a deal with its parent and Kingward Investment Ltd to acquire a 54.5 percent stake in the HNA Airport Holdings Co for 2.2 billion yuan ($322.3 million)

Chinese shares close down Thursday

2010-04-08 16:08:52

Chinese equities fell for a second day Thursday, led by market heavyweights, in the wake of the resumption of 3-year central bank bills which ignited concerns of further liquidity tightening.