The World Bank's projection for the global economy, as you know, sent global stock markets spiraling lower earlier in the week. Many of these markets bounced back later in the week, including Japan. Despite the Japanese stock markets rebounding, I still believe that Japan is still suffering from a deep recession that will last through this year and into 2010 -- a fact that will likely weigh on the country's stock markets. more...
Increase in Chinese Tourism = Profits for this Online Travel CompanyWith expendable income expanding nicely in recent years, more and more Chinese are taking vacations to some of the hottest tourist destinations in China and all of Asia. This likely includes visiting the terra cotta museum in Xian, touring the capital city of Beijing and gambling in Macau. And like many Americans, the Chinese are turning to the Internet to book their flights, hotels and rental cars. China's leading online travel services company has been the biggest beneficiary of this trend -- shares are up nearly 80% year to date. more... |
Taking Action Against North KoreaNorth Korea has caught the world's attention in recent weeks with its nuclear device testing and short-range missile firing. While nations like the U.S., Japan and South Korea are working hard to suspend shipments to North Korea and cut financial relationships with the nation, China's action holds the biggest influence. That's because China is North Korea's biggest ally and largest trading partner. So when China announced that it was suspending government exchanges with North Korea this week, it caught everyone's attention. more... |
More Signs of Economic Recovery in ChinaEarlier this week, we received more positive news out of China that reaffirmed my projection that the Chinese economy is bouncing back and on track for a full recovery in the second half of the year. China's manufacturing sector expanded for the third straight month, with a PMI reading over 50. And following this encouraging report, China's benchmark stock exchange in Shanghai added another 3%. more... |
Rising Gasoline Prices Bode Well for Chinese Energy CompaniesAfter falling nearly 80% from their peak in July 2008, crude oil prices have started to move higher. Currently, oil per barrel is trading around $70 -- something I've been projecting all year long. To reflect the jump in crude oil prices, China's National Development and Reform Commission lifted retail prices for gasoline and diesel on Monday. This move bodes well for Asia's leading oil refiner. As the number-one supplier of gasoline and other oil products to China, this state-owned enterprise will benefit nicely from elevated oil prices. In the past three months alone, the company's shares have popped nearly 60%. more... |
A Bleak Outlook on JapanThe World Bank's projection for the global economy, as you know, sent global stock markets spiraling lower earlier in the week. Many of these markets bounced back later in the week, including Japan. Despite the Japanese stock markets rebounding, I still believe that Japan is still suffering from a deep recession that will last through this year and into 2010 -- a fact that will likely weigh on the country's stock markets. more... |
Market Outlook: 06-16-09With most Asian stock markets gaining significant ground so far in 2009, it wasn't surprising that the region garnered much attention this week when Asian stocks sold off. |
Securing Energy ResourcesThe Chinese government continues to take advantage of the lower energy prices, creating deals to secure energy resources at low levels. These efforts were exemplified recently in the deals that Sinopec is working on with Brazil and Exxon Mobil. And these deals bode well for Sinopec's shares going forward. more... |
Taking Action Against North KoreaNorth Korea has caught the world's attention in recent weeks with its nuclear device testing and short-range missile firing. While nations like the U.S., Japan and South Korea are working hard to suspend shipments to North Korea and cut financial relationships with the nation, China's action holds the biggest influence. That's because China is North Korea's biggest ally and largest trading partner. So when China announced that it was suspending government exchanges with North Korea this week, it caught everyone's attention. more... |
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Increase in Chinese Tourism = Profits for this Online Travel CompanyWith expendable income expanding nicely in recent years, more and more Chinese are taking vacations to some of the hottest tourist destinations in China and all of Asia. This likely includes visiting the terra cotta museum in Xian, touring the capital city of Beijing and gambling in Macau. And like many Americans, the Chinese are turning to the Internet to book their flights, hotels and rental cars. China's leading online travel services company has been the biggest beneficiary of this trend -- shares are up nearly 80% year to date. more... |
Celebrating China's Dragon Boat FestivalFor more than 2,000 years, China has celebrated the life and patriotic efforts of Qu Yuan during the Dragon Boat Festival. This celebration is held throughout the Greater China Region as boat races are launched in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. And it has been a popular tradition in the region since the Warring States period, or third century BC. more... |
A Positive Development in India's EconomyOver the weekend, it was announced that India's Congress Party had won the country's political election with Manmohan Singh becoming the new Prime Minister. Indian's and investors alike cheered this recent development, pushing India's Sensex index up 17% in trading on last Monday. While this is a positive development for India, I remain hesitant that this equals brighter skies ahead for Asia's third-largest economy. more... |
The Development in China's HeartlandThere's no denying that the financial crisis wreaked havoc on China's exporting business. As a result, the country has focused it's economic growth efforts inward, rather than outward. And part of this plan includes developing central China, which has lagged behind in economic growth compared to China's coastal cities. more... |
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Thank you for your terrific initial advice. I subscribed on 12/26/05 and bought positions in FMCN, TOMO, and MOT the next day on the 27th. At the end of today, only two weeks later, I have gained 36.37% with FMCN, 8.71% with TOMO, and 4.23% with MOT. Granted that we have been in a rally, but gains like that in only 14 days are spectacular. I also appreciate your having been rapidly on the ball with your analysis of the PD debacle today -- I was wondering whether to buy based on your initial recommendation, and held off to see if you would comment. I'm glad I did.
— J. Baird
Orleans, MA
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