Asian markets climb, driven by auto makers

Source: Marketwatch
Asian shares markets improved on Wednesday, supported by car maker stocks on the upside amid Greek deal optimism. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average and South Korea's Kospi each gained 1.1% while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index added 0.4%. China's Shanghai Composite jumped 1.6% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index advanced 1.5%.
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Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:55:28 GMT

Hang Seng jumps 1.5% as China eases lending for first time home buyers

Hong Kong's Hang Seng index appreciated 1.54% or 319.27 points at 21,018.46 on Wednesday as investors sentiment improved on Greek debt talks and China announced it will apply measures to support first time home purchasers. Property shares rallied on the announcement with China Resources Land Ltd. gaining 3%, China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. surging 5% and Agile Property Holdings

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:34:41 GMT

Dow Jones trades higher as US job openings soar

Dow Jones Industrial Average Index retreated on Tuesday on news the number of new job openings in January climbed more than expected and Americans borrowed more in December. Blue chip index added 0.26% or 33.07 points and finished at 12,878.20. Coca-Cola climbed 0.8% after the world's biggest soft-drink producer, reported higher than expected 4th quarter profit. McDonalds Corp. surged 1.4%

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