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Malaysia Stock Market May Extend Monday's Losses
The Malaysia stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last four trading days since the end of the two-day slide in which it had stumbled almost 7 points or 0.5 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just above the 1,475-point plateau and it's expected to open under pressure again on Tuesday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is mixed to lower on concerns over the health of the global economy and the outlook for interest rates. The European markets were up and the U.S. bourses were down and the Asian markets figure to follow the latter lead.
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Losing Streak May Continue For South Korea Shares
The South Korea stock market has finished lower in three straight sessions, sinking almost 50 points or 2.2 percent along the way. The KOSPI now rests just above the 2,350-point plateau and it's predicted to open under pressure again on Tuesday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is mixed to lower on concerns over the health of the global economy and the outlook for interest rates. The European markets were up and the U.S. bourses were down and the Asian markets figure to follow the latter lead.
The KOSPI finished modestly lower on Monday following losses from the automobile producers and oil and chemical companies, while the financials and technology stocks were mixed.
For the day, the index shed 7.85 points or 0.33 percent to finish at 2,352.17 after trading between 2,342.28 and 2,358.76. Volume was 312.32 million shares worth 4.85 trillion won. There were 566 decliners and 303 gainers.
Among the actives, Shinhan Financial rose 0.13 percent, while KB Financial collected 0.58 percent, Hana Financial shed 0.45 percent, Samsung SDI plummeted 3.00 percent, LG Electronics fell 0.34 percent, SK Hynix gained 0.77 percent, Naver jumped 1.66 percent, LG Chem surrendered 1.86 percent, Lotte Chemical and POSCO both advanced 0.90 percent, S-Oil skidded 1.02 percent, SK Innovation dropped 0.88 percent, SK Telecom eased 0.10 percent, KEPCO retreated 1.62 percent, Hyundai Mobis tumbled 1.69 percent, Hyundai Motor tanked 2.15 percent, Kia Motors plunged 2.65 percent and Samsung Electronics was unchanged.
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TSX Ends Sharply Lower On Economic Concerns
Canadian stocks tumbled on Monday, extending recent losses, as fears of a global recession amid surging interest rates continued to weigh on sentiment.
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Japan Rate Decision On Tap For Tuesday
The Bank of Japan will wrap up its monetary policy meeting on Tuesday and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The BoJ is widely expected to keep its benchmark lending rate unchanged at -0.10 percent.
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U.S. Stocks Close Lower Again As Growth Worries Weigh
U.S. stocks closed lower on Monday, extending losses to a fourth straight session, as rising concerns over a recession amid rising interest rates hurt sentiment.
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Swiss Market Fails To Hold Early Gains, Ends Flat
After a positive start, the Switzerland stock market briefly fell into the red around mid morning on Monday, and despite recovering and holding above the flat line till the end of the session, settled flat as investors refrained from making significant moves.
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European Stocks Close Higher On Bargain Hunting
European stocks closed higher on Monday, due largely to bargain hunting at several counters after last week's selloff. Data showing an a significant improvement in German business confidence in December helped a bit in lifting sentiment.
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Canadian Market Moderately Lower At Noon In Cautious Trade
After opening slightly up and advancing a bit, the Canadian market slipped into negative territory Monday morning, and is moderately lower around noon, weighed down by losses in healthcare, technology and materials sectors.
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U.S. Housing Market Index Unexpectedly Drops For 12th Straight Month In December
Homebuilder confidence in the U.S. has unexpectedly seen a continued deterioration in the month of December, according to a report released by the National Association of Home Builders on Monday. The report showed the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index fell to 31 in December from 33 in November. The decreased surprised economists, who had expected the index to rise to 36.
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Abbott Says FDA Approves Eterna Spinal Cord Stimulation System To Treat Chronic Pain
Abbott (ABT) announced Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the company's Eterna spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system, which is the smallest implantable, rechargeable spinal cord stimulator currently available on the market for the treatment of chronic pain.
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Inflation, Interest Rates Sway Currency Trajectory
The updates on inflation and the response of central banks tasked with taming it, shaped currency market sentiment for much of the week ended December 16.
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Terex Board Of Directors Authorizes New Share Repurchase Program Of Up To $150 Mln
Terex Corp. (TEX) announced Monday that its Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $150 million.
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Atara Biotherapeutics Says Carol Gallagher To Replace Ron Renaud As Chair Of The Board Of Directors
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. (ATRA) announced Monday that Carol Gallagher will assume the role of Chair of the Board of Directors, replacing Ron Renaud, who is stepping down to focus on his new position as Managing Director at Bain Capital Life Sciences.
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