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BSE Sensex

From Global Markets Apr 29

BSE Sensex Edges Up; Auto, IT Shares Lead

The BSE Sensex gains 0.25 percent, while the broader Nifty is up 0.21 percent, tracking positive regional shares. Asian shares inched ahead while the dollar lost ground as investors counted on easy money from central banks in the euro zone and United States to offset the risk of further disappointment from global economic data.

KOSPI

From Economy Apr 29

Asian Markets Mixed as Investors Await Key Economic Events

Investors awaiting data including central bank policy meetings in eurozone and US.

Australia Mulling Public Holidays Should Only Be 11 Days Cap Per Year

From Politics & Policy Apr 29

Australia Mulling Public Holidays Should Only Be 11 Days Cap Per Year

Australia's federal government is mulling to implement an 11-day public holiday cap per year.

From Global Markets Apr 28

Price Pressures Mask ResMed's Strength

-Strong growth in March quarter sales-Question of how much price pressure can be curbed-Device growth outweighs softer mask growth

ASX 1

From Global Markets Apr 29

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 4-29-13

The local market is continuing on its strong run, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) up by 0.5 per cent. This follows on from the best weekly performance for Australian shares since December 2011.

Bird flu

From Economy Apr 29

China Bird Flu: Taiwan Includes Hunan Province in Alert List for Travelers to China

Hunan Province has been included in Taiwan's alert list for travelers bound for China, with the total number of areas now reaching 10. Taiwan first issued the travel health advisory Thursday last week, April 25.

Dozens of State Schools in Australia’s Queensland Up For Closure to Allow $17M State Savings

From Economy Apr 29

Dozens of State Schools in Australia’s Queensland Up For Closure to Allow $17M State Savings

Public school students in Queensland might as well start looking this early for a possible new school as 55 state schools have been listed on the drawing board due for the padlock soon.

Structure of a Cyclone

From Politics & Policy Apr 29

Low Pressure Brewing Off Australia’s Queensland Likely to Develop Into Cyclone Zane

Residents of Cairns to the tip of Cape York in Australia's Queensland have been advised to brace for potential for heavy rain and strong winds as a low pressure brewing in the state could likely develop into Cyclone Zane.

India to Commission Studies as Prelude to Carbon Emission Reduction Cuts – Report

From Politics & Policy Apr 29

China Frontrunner in Global Climate Change Initiatives – Study

Inasmuch as it has acknowledged it has become the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter, China is deadset to nonetheless accelerate its actions to reverse its role to the decelerating state of the global weather phenomenon.

From Global Markets Apr 29

The Truth On Gold

By Alexander Green, Investment U Chief Investment StrategistInvestors worldwide have watched gold take a precipitous plunge in recent weeks.

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