Market Updates
Shanghai and Kospi Soar
Elena
14 Apr, 2006
New York City
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Asian markets posted solid gains at close of Friday session. The leading gainer was China Shangai Composite, climbing 2.04% on steel stocks, followed by South Korean Kospi, up 1.9%, boosted by Samsung Electroncs, Posco and other major companies. The Nikkei gained 0.2% on technology and automaker stocks.
[R]7:45AM Asian markets sharply advanced.[/R]
Asian-Pacific benchmarks finished broadly in the positive, led by solid gains in China, South Korea and Taiwan. The Nikkei gained 0.2% to 17,233.82, supported by tech blue chips and auto stocks. Among gainers, Sony rose 1.8%, Toshiba climbed 2.1%, Toyota Motor added 0.9%, and Nissan Motor rose 1.1%. China Shanghai Composite surged to 2.04%, boosted by steel companies and a central bank statement that banks, insurers and fund managers will be allowed to invest overseas. South Korea’s Kospi soared 1.9% on 2.7% gain for Samsung Electronics and other major stocks like Posco. Taiwan Weighted index closed at a two-year high of 1.4% on strong tourism and construction shares, boosted by expectations of improved trade relations with China. Bourses in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia were closed for a holiday.
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