Bay Street Likely To Open On Mixed Note

Malaysia Shares May Open To The Upside Again On Tuesday

The Malaysia stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, advancing almost 30 points or 1.9 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,670-point plateau and it's expected to open in the green again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is mixed to higher, with gold, oil and technology shares likely to lead the way higher. The European markets were down and the U.S. bourses were up and the Asian markets figure to follow the latter lead.

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Japan Stock Market May Add To Its Winnings On Tuesday

The Japanese stock market has finished higher in two consecutive trading days, soaring more than 1,400 points or 2.7 percent along the way. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 50,400-point plateau and it may extend its gains on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is mixed to higher, with gold, oil and technology shares likely to lead the way higher. The European markets were down and the U.S. bourses were up and the Asian markets figure to follow the latter lead. The Nikkei finished sharply higher on Monday following gains from the financial shares, technology stocks and automobile producers. For the day, the index jumped 895.18 points or 1.81 percent to finish at 50,402.39 after trading between 49,982.20 and 50,590.88. Among the actives, Nissan Motor improved 0.75 percent, while Mazda Motor accelerated 4.34 percent, Toyota Motor advanced 0.91 percent, Honda Motor strengthened 1.61 percent, Softbank Group soared 4.09 percent, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial jumped 1.86 percent, Mizuho Financial vaulted 1.40 percent, Mitsubishi Electric rallied 1.74 percent, Panasonic Holdings spiked 3.47 percent and Hitachi expanded 1.89 percent.

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Additional Support Called For South Korea Shares

The South Korea stock market has moved higher in two straight sessions, advancing more than 110 points or 2.7 percent along the way. The KOSPI now sits just above the 4,100-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is mixed to higher, with gold, oil and technology shares likely to lead the way higher. The European markets were down and the U.S. bourses were up and the Asian markets figure to follow the latter lead.

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