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Asian stocks mostly lower as protests shake up Hong Kong

Shares declined in Asia on Wednesday and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index tumbled nearly 2% as thousands continued protests against proposed legislation that many city residents fear could further erode the territory's legal autonomy......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsJun 12th, 2019

Wall Street slips after U.S. law on Hong Kong rekindles trade fears

U.S. stocks opened lower for the first time this week on Friday, as trade tensions resurfaced after China rebuked President Donald Trump's decision to sign into law a bill backing protesters in Hong Kong......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 29th, 2019

Stocks shy from breaking new highs as trade mood darkens

Asian shares slipped on Friday, knocking a global stock index off its path to hitting an all-time peak as investors turned cautious, fearing a new U.S. law backing Hong Kong protesters could torpedo efforts to end the U.S.-China trade war......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 29th, 2019

Stocks hesitate just short of new peaks as clouds darken over U.S.-China ties

Asian markets slipped on Friday leaving global shares just short of an all-time peak as investors turned cautious, fearing a new U.S. law backing Hong Kong protesters could torpedo efforts to end the U.S.-China trade war......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 29th, 2019

Hong Kong Sets Record in $5 Billion Land Sale

Hong Kong’s government fetched a record HK$42 billion ($5 billion) for a plot of land, a sale coming in at the lower end of estimates after the financial hub has been rocked by six months of pro-democracy protests......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralNov 27th, 2019

Asian stocks cheer warming trade talks, Alibaba"s strong Hong Kong debut

Asian stocks rose on Tuesday, bolstered by new momentum in Sino-U.S. efforts to end their acrimonious trade dispute and as Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba made a strong Hong Kong debut in the world's largest share sale this year......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 26th, 2019

Market Snapshot: Dow, S&P 500 close lower for third consecutive day amid anxiety over trade

U.S. stocks closed slightly lower Thursday as investors digested mixed headlines on the progress of U.S. - China trade talks and tensions rose over American support for Hong Kong protesters......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchNov 21st, 2019

Wall Street opens flat after conflicting signals on trade

U.S. stocks opened flat on Thursday after mixed signals on trade and a row between Washington and Beijing over the Hong Kong protests cast doubts on the timing of a deal to end the prolonged tariff dispute......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 21st, 2019

Chinese investors are sinking cash into Hong Kong"s stock market as protests escalate

Tyrone Siu/Reuters Investors from mainland China bought nearly $20 billion worth of Hong Kong stocks in the months since June, The Wall Street Journal reported. The Chinese buyers are enticed by cheap prices, as antigovern.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 20th, 2019

Market Snapshot: Stocks slide on report trade deal ‘may not be completed this year’

U.S. stocks lurched lower Wednesday midday after a report that a trade deal might not be done this year and after China condemned a U.S. Senate resolution supporting human rights in Hong Kong.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchNov 20th, 2019

China Threatens Retaliation After US Senate Passes Hong Kong Bill; Stocks, Yuan Tumble

China Threatens Retaliation After Senate Passes Bill Supporting Hong Kong Protests; .....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeNov 19th, 2019

U.S.-China trade hopes revive stocks, protests leave scars

Hopes of a trade deal between Washington and Beijing turned world stock markets and other risk assets higher on Friday, though an escalating wave of global protests from Hong Kong to Chile left some deep scars......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 15th, 2019

Asian stocks hit by trade confusion and HK unrest

Asian stocks and Wall Street futures fell on Wednesday, as confusing signals over the extent of progress made in U.S.-China trade talks and concern about intensifying unrest in Hong Kong hurt demand for risky assets......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 13th, 2019

Asian shares slide on trade disappointment, HK unrest

Asian stocks and Wall Street futures fell on Wednesday, as growing worries that U.S.-China trade talks are stalling and concern about intensifying unrest in Hong Kong hurt demand for risky assets......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 12th, 2019

Asia Markets: Asian markets little changed as traders seek direction

Asian markets sought direction in early trading Tuesday, as traders awaited the next development in U.S.-China trade talks and violent protests continued in Hong Kong......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchNov 11th, 2019

Global stocks drop as Hong Kong violence rattles investors

Shares around the globe fell on Monday, buffeted by escalating violence in Hong Kong that pushed Asian stocks to their worst day since August and stoked demand for the safe-haven yen and gold......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 11th, 2019

World shares fall as Hong Kong violence unnerves investors

Shares across the globe fell on Monday, buffeted by escalating violence in Hong Kong that pushed Asian stocks to their worst day since August and stoked demand for the safe-haven yen and gold......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 11th, 2019

Alibaba eyes record Singles" Day, then blockbuster IPO

Alibaba plans to launch a Hong Kong share offering to raise up to $15 billion in the final week of November, in a deal that could boost the Asian financial hub as it struggles with anti-government protests. Francis Maguire reports......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersNov 8th, 2019

Exclusive: Boon for Hong Kong as Alibaba eyes $15 billion late November listing - sources

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd plans to launch a Hong Kong share offering to raise $10 billion to $15 billion in the final week of November, in a deal that could boost the Asian financial hub as it struggles with anti-government protests......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 8th, 2019

Exclusive: Boon for Hong Kong as Alibaba"s eyes $15 billion late November listing - sources

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd plans to launch a Hong Kong share offering to raise $10 billion to $15 billion in the final week of November, in a deal that could boost the Asian financial hub as it struggles with anti-government protests......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 8th, 2019

It might be time for "bottom-fishing" Hong Kong stocks, Barclays says

The months-long protests in the city have affected retailers, airlines and property companies, among other industries......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcOct 31st, 2019