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The economy of China and markets

China’s Industrial Profits and Markets in Asia

On May 15, stocks in Asia were little changed as the data connected with China’s industrial profits affected the markets. Interestingly, industrial profits surpassed expectations. Let’s have a look at the Chinese stocks. Importantly, mainland Chinese stocks were mixed on Friday. The Shanghai Composite slightly declined to around 2,868.46. At the same time, the Shenzhen …

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Stocks and various factors

Tencent’s First-Quarter Earnings Surpassed Expectations

Shares of Chinese tech giant Tencent listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange fell on May 14 even though the firm’s first-earnings surpassed expectations. Interestingly, the stock earlier reached more than two year high. Notably, online games revenue grew 31% year-on-year to 37.3 billion yuan. Also, the total smartphone game revenue reached 34.7 billion yuan …

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Stocks and main challenges

Unemployment in Australia and Asian Stocks

On Thursday, Australia’s Bureau of Statistics released the data that underlined the state of the local economy. According to the bureau, seasonally adjusted employment in April fell by 594,300 people compared to March. This information had a negative impact on the stocks across the Asia Pacific. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.72% to close at 5,328.70. …

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Stocks and coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus Crisis and its Impact on the Investor Sentiment

The coronavirus pandemic created a lot of problems for the stability of the global economy. Moreover, the pandemic is not over as can be seen from a recent resurgence in coronavirus cases in certain countries in the region. It is not surprising that the information related to the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect investor sentiment. …

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Stocks and economic data

Stocks, New Cases of Coronavirus and Regional Factors

The mainland Chinese stocks saw gains while the Japanese stocks fell on Wednesday. Importantly, stocks in the Asia Pacific were little changed due to the issues connected with the coronavirus pandemic. It makes sense as caution remained over a recent resurgence in coronavirus cases in certain countries in the region. As stated above, mainland Chinese …

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OECD and its forecasts

U.K’s Prime Minister Plans to Reopen the economy

Investors, analysts, authorities are closely watching the situation amid hopes of global economies reopening as well as removing some of the rules connected with social distancing. Recently, the U.K.’s Boris Johnson outlined a “conditional plan”. Starting, from Monday people who are not able to work from home can go back to work. Nevertheless, it will …

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Asian stocks and the U.S. employment report

Stocks in Asia and the U.S. ahead of the Employment Report

It was a positive day for stocks across the Asia Pacific region, stocks saw gains ahead of the U.S. employment report for April. Let’s have a look at the Japanese stocks, that led gains among the region’s main markets. The Nikkei 225 added 2.56% to close at 20,179.09 as shares of index heavyweights Fast Retailing …

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Johnson & Johnson and its results

Stocks: Beyond Meat, Slack, and Zoom are Thriving

The coronavirus pandemic became the main topic of discussion among authorities, healthcare professionals, scientists as well as the owners of companies. It is possible to continue the list as the pandemic affected the vast majority of private and governmental organizations. It is not surprising that investors are closely monitoring the situation regarding the stocks. Importantly, …

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South Korea and interesting details

South Korean Stocks Strengthened Their Positions

The coronavirus pandemic and how to deal with it is the main challenge across the world. Authorities, researchers, healthcare professionals are working round the clock to create an effective vaccine. Stocks across Asia strengthened their position on Wednesday. For example, South Korea’s Kospi index gained 1.76% to close at 1,928.76 as shares of automaker Hyundai …

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Stock markets and oil industry

Asian Markets, Oil Prices, and Australia’s Retail Sales

Stocks across Asia saw gains on May 6. Also, oil prices regained some of their overnight gains. Let’s have a look at the markets and how they performed on Wednesday. Interestingly, South Korea’s Kospi index added 1.76% to close at 1,928.76 as shares of automaker Hyundai Motor gained 1.86%. Another South Korean index Kosdaq also …

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