Recording a 0.6% rise, UK's top share index, FTSE moved into a positive territory, on the back of unexpected hikes in stocks, commodities and banking in particular. By 9 am, the index had surged by 30.65 points, to stand at 5298.35, a substantial rise from the closing figures recorded on Thursday, which were 5267.70.

Mumbai, Nov 20 - After ending nearly 215 points down a day before, a key Indian equities index opened on a weak note yet again Friday in line with the mood in other Asian markets on concerns over the short-to-medium term global economic outlook.

The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened the day at 16,772.75 points, against Thursday's close at 16,785.65 points and dipped sharply to 16,667.94 points minutes into trading.

Tokyo  - Stocks in Tokyo lost ground in early Friday trading following losses on Wall Street.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average index was down 119.88 points, or 1.25 per cent, to stand at 9,429.59, while the broader-based Topix index lost 7.20 points, or 0.86 per cent, to trade at 830.51.

On currency markets at 9 am (0000 GMT) the dollar traded at 88.91-94 yen, barely changed from Thursday's 5 pm quote of 88.90-92 yen.

The euro was at 1.4912-14 dollars, up from 1.4876-78 dollars the previous day and at 132.60-62 yen, up from 132.25-29 yen. (dpa)

Mumbai, Nov 19 - A key Indian equities index opened marginally higher Thursday but soon registered a decline, in line with the sentiments in other Asian markets on worries over the pace and depth of of economic recovery.

The 30-share sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened at 17,004.98 points, against the previous close at 16,998.78 points, and soon fell to 16,928.11 points as trading commenced.

Tokyo  - Shares in Japan fell in early morning trading Thursday, dragged down by losses on Wall Street.

The benchmark Nikkei dropped 92.79 points, or 0.96 per cent, to stand at 9,584.01.

The broader-based Topix index of all first-section issues, fell 11.45 points, or 1.35 per cent, to trade at 838.61.

On currency markets at 9 am (0000 GMT), the dollar traded at 89.40-41 yen, up from Wednesday's 5 pm quote of 89.15-17 yen.

The euro traded at 1.4954-56 dollars, up from 1.4890-92 dollars late Wednesday, and at 133.68-72 yen, up from 132.75-79 yen. (dpa)

Tokyo  - Japan shares were lackluster in early morning trading Wednesday, dragged down by banking and real estate stocks.

The Nikkei 225 index lost 0.1 per cent by mid-morning, to 9,716.35 points. The broader Topix index fell 0.9 per cent to 849.24

Japan Airlines Corp shed 4.9 per cent to 97 yen, it lowest share price since being relisted in 2002, after the country's transport minister suggested the struggling carrier could end up in court-led bankruptcy. (dpa)

The 30-share index, BSE Sensex, fell further into the negative terrain on account of heavy profit booking witnessed across real estate, banking and oil & gas stocks.

However, IT and teck stocks remained in buyers interest.

The BSE Midcap index lost 0.23%, while the BSE Smallcap index was down by 0.14%.

The Sensex, today, belled the day after registering a small gain of 3.72 points at 17,036.23 as against its last day’s closure in which it gained 183.68 points.

Mumbai, Nov 17 - Indian equities opened weak Tuesday after the gains made the day before but a key index remained above the crucial 17,000-point mark.

The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened a tad higher at 17,036.23 points, against Monday's close at 17,032.51 points. Some five minutes into trading, the key index was marginally down 12.19 points, or 0.07 percent.

Tokyo  - Tokyo stocks declined Tuesday morning on a strong yen and concerns about government fiscal policy wiped out early gains from Wall Street's rally and rising resource stocks.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 13.76 points, or 0.14 percent, to 9,777.42. The broader Topix index of all first section issues was down 3.26 points, or 0.38 percent, to 857.16.

Singapore  - Singapore shares rose 2.08 per cent on Monday as stock markets around Asia posted gains.

The key Straits Times Index climbed 56.62 points to 2,783.85, with winners beating losers by 453 to 113. (dpa)

Mumbai, Nov 16 : The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) benchmark index Sensex today crossed the 17,000 mark in early trade, tracking firm Asian markets.

It gathered more than 194 points to trade over 17,000 points level, expanding previous session''s increase on continued buying by funds, driven by firming trends on the other Asian bourses.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed by 194.48 points, or 1.15 per cent to trade well above 17,000 points level at 17,043.31 in the beginning trade with all the sectoral indices trading in positive zone with gains up to 2.25 per cent.

Tokyo  - Stocks on the Tokyo exchange were mixed Monday in early trading.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average edged up 12.38 points, or 0.13 per cent, to 9,782.69.

The broader Topix index fell 4.05 points, or 0.47 per cent, to 862.75. (dpa)

The Sensex marked its closure on a healthy note led by teck, Auto, IT and metal scrips.

However, consumer durables and real estate stocks performed weakly.

After opening the day at 16,693.15, down 2.88 points, on Friday, following pessimistic worldwide signs, the 30-share-index Sensex remained flat during the early trade. Later, it gained come strength on the back of continued buying action witnessed across funds. It continued to trade in the positive terrain to finally end the week on a bright note.

The BSE Midcap index surged 0.02%, while the BSE Smallcap index increased 0.20%.

Mumbai, Nov 13 - A key index of the Indian equities markets opened on a quiet note Friday and was ruling 0.23 percent higher than its previous close.

The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened higher at 16,693.15 points and, about five minutes after the opening bell, was at 16,733.79 points, 0.23 percent or 37.76 points above its previous close at 16,696.03 points.

Around the same time, the S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) was trading higher at 4,965.45 points, up 0.26 percent from its last close.

Tokyo - Stocks in Tokyo lost ground in early Friday trading following losses on Wall Street and lower commodity prices.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average index was down 53.36 points, or 0.53 per cent, to 9,752.13, while the broader-based Topix index lost 1.7 points, or 0.2 per cent, trading at 866.0.

US stocks fell Thursday as the dollar strengthened against other currencies, crude oil and metal prices went down.

Bangkok - Thai shares tumbled 2.95 per cent Thursday after the MSCI Emerging Markets Index downgraded 10 Blue Chip stocks, brokers said.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index ended at 696.72 points, down 21.18 points or 2.95 per cent.

Analysts said the main reason for the tumble was decision by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets Index to downgrade their forecasts for 10 leading listed companies, most of them in the energy sector.

Mumbai, Nov 12 - Indian equities markets opened quietly Wednesday with a flat benchmark index and broader market indices signifying low level of transactions.

The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened higher at 16,444.44 points and, about five minutes after the opening bell, was at 16,471.61 points, 0.19 percent or 31.05 points above its previous close at 16,440.56 points.

Around the same time, the S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) was also higher at 4,887.8 points, up 0.12 percent from its last close.

Tokyo - The Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose Thursday after Wall Street saw overnight gains and companies reported or forecast higher earnings, leading to optimism that a global economic recovery was taking hold.

The benchmark Nikkei gained 43.57 points in morning trading, or 0.44 per cent, to stand at 9,915.25.

The broader-based Topix index of all first-section issues, however, dipped slightly by 0.54 points, or 0.06 per cent, to trade at 871.75.

On currency markets at 9 am (0000 GMT), the dollar traded at 89.92-94 yen, down from Wednesday's 5 pm quote of 90.02-03 yen.

Tokyo - Tokyo stocks rose Wednesday as Japanese machinery orders jumped more than expected, creating confidence in an economic turnaround and improving corporate earnings.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average gained 21.56 points in morning trading, or 0.22 per cent, to stand at 9,892.29.

The broader-based Topix index of all first-section issues was also up 3.89 points, or 0.45 per cent, at 876.33 after the Cabinet Office reported a 10.5-per-cent climb from August to September in machinery orders, which are considered an indicator of business investment in three to six months.

The Sensex closed the day on a weak note after shedding 58.16 points at 16,440.56 on Tuesday.

The top losers of the day were realty, IT and teck stocks, whereas metal, PSU, metal and oil & gas supported the market to some extent.

After positive opening with at 16,552.43, Sensex lost some of its gains and was trading off day’s high of 16,677.53 owing to profit booking witnessed at upper levels in early trade. Afterward, it lost all its strength and fell into the negative terrain. At last, it ended the day on a low note.    

BSE Midcap and Smallcap index declined 0.43 per cent and 0.38 per cent respectively.