Tue, 07 May 2013 10:07:06 GMT
Emerging-market stocks rise to 7-week high
Emerging-market shares increased on Tuesday to the highest level in seven weeks as the climb was led by materials and industrial companies, while Malaysian stocks advanced for the second straight day as new prime minister was elected. The MSCI Emerging Market Index gained 0.1% to 1,047.51 at 1:08 p.m. Hong Kong time set to close at the highest since March 14.