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Japanese Stock Futures Advance on U.S. Manufacturing

Japanese and Australian stock futures rose after manufacturing in the U.S. unexpectedly grew in April at the fastest pace in 10 months, boosting the outlook for Asian exporters.

Asia Stocks Fall for Fourth Day Amid Europe Debt Concerns

Asian stocks fell for a fourth day as political uncertainty in Europe sparked concern the region will struggle to contain its debt crisis.

Japan, Australian Stock Futures Fall on Europe Concern

Japanese shares dropped for a fourth day after the Dutch prime minister resigned over austerity measures, deepening concern over Europe’s debt crisis, and a leading gauge of China’s economic growth slowed.

Japan, Australian Stock Futures Fall on Europe Concern

Japanese and Australian stock futures fell as Europe’s backlash against budget cuts intensified with the resignation of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and as services and manufacturing output in the euro zone contracted, damping the outlook for Asian exporters.

Japan Stock Futures Unchanged on U.S. Retail, Europe Debt

Japanese stock futures were little changed after a bigger-than-expected increase in U.S. retail sales countered lingering concerns that Europe’s sovereign-debt crisis is spreading. Australian equity futures rose.

Asian Stocks Drop Amid Earnings Concern, China Bank Risk

Asian stocks fell for a second day, extending last week’s loss, amid concern exporter earnings are deteriorating and that Chinese banks may have understated the risks of loans to local governments.

Asian Stocks Rise as Greece Seals Debt Swap Deal, chinese Inflation Slows

Asian stocks rose for a second day as Greece struck a deal with creditors to help Europe contain its debt crisis and slowing inflation gave Chinese authorities room to stimulate growth in the world’s second largest economy.

Australian Stocks Head for Weekly Advance on U.S Data

Australian equities headed for a weekly advance after U.S. manufacturing rose and jobless claims dropped, adding to signs the world’s biggest economy is recovering. Japanese stock futures fell as the yen rebounded and a technical indicator showed signs of overheating.

ANZ Bank Second-Half Profit Misses Estimates as Trading Income Drops

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., the worst performer among Australia’s four largest bank stocks this year, posted second-half profit that missed analyst forecasts after volatile markets eroded trading profit.

Murdoch-Backed Takeover Disrupted by Australia Collapses Austar: Real M&A

Rupert Murdoch’s recent setback in Australia is giving investors the chance to make the largest profit on any pending acquisition in the world.

"There's no doubt that this data is moving in the right direction."

- Angus Gluskie on May 01, 2012

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Merkel-Hollande Meeting Yields Greece Growth Signal

Boehner Demands Spending Cuts for Any Debt Limit Increase

Dow Falls to Four-Month Low as Greece Overshadows Economy

Apple Said to Plan Thinner Mac Laptops With Intel Chips

JPMorgan Said to Consider Clawing Back Bonuses After Loss