Low-income sole traders dominate stock market
2008-01-16 09:26:40
Middle- and low-income earners accounted for 70 percent of China's 136 million investors last year, a report released by the Securities Association has said.
All futures products decline
2008-01-17 09:12:01
All six Shanghai futures products yesterday fell sharply, with most contracts on copper, zinc and natural rubber falling to the daily allowable limits.
HK stocks dive on fear of slowdown
2008-01-17 08:59:13
Hong Kong shares joined global plunges yesterday to tumble more than 5 percent on growing speculation of the slowdown of US economy.
China insurance premiums seen up 24% in 2007
2008-01-16 10:26:43
China insurance premiums are forecast to rise 24 percent to US$96.6 billion in 2007, said Wei Yingning, the China Insurance Regulatory Commission vice chairman.
China stocks tumble amid global sell-off
2008-01-16 16:26:25
Chinese stocks plunged Wednesday as investors dumped financial and property shares amid a global sell-off triggered by Citigroup's report of huge losses.
10% of new investors never thought of stock losses
2008-01-15 15:03:54
Middle- and low-income Chinese accounted for 70 percent of the country's investors and nearly 10 percent of new investors never thought they would lose on the stock market, recent surveys said.
China Eastern may consider partnership with Air China
2008-01-15 17:10:28
China Eastern Airlines has softened its stance on the impossibility of considering a bid from Air China's parent company for partnership with the country's flagship carrier.
CITIC Bank estimates doubling in net profit for 2007
2008-01-15 16:09:12
China CITIC Bank estimated its net profit for 2007 was more than double the previous year's figure of 3.73 billion yuan.
China Life, UnionPay ink co-op deal
2008-01-15 14:24:00
China Life has inked an all-around deal with China UnionPay, the nation's largest credit card service company.
Shanghai may use HK system
2008-01-15 09:19:45
Taking a leaf out of Hong Kong's book, the Shanghai Stock Exchange is expected to revise its trading suspension rules, which will help the market work more efficiently.
Shanghai port to take majority stake in JV
2008-01-15 09:27:54
Shanghai International Port Group Co(SIPG), China's largest port by cargo throughput, yesterday said it will take a majority stake in the proposed joint venture with Jiujiang port.
China to set up early warning system for financial risks
2008-01-14 13:49:53
China Securities Regulatory Commission says the US sub-prime lending crisis may affect the Chinese capital market.