Asia

Indian Shares Edge Higher; Sensex Above 20K Level

Indian stock markets were trading with gains in the afternoon session on Wednesday as gains in realty and consumer durables sector offered support.

Jan 30, 2013

Indian Shares Decline in Early Trading on Thursday

Indian stock markets declined in early trade on Thursday tracking negative cues from Asian peers.

Jan 31, 2013

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Apple Continues to Lead Global Tablet Market Despite Samsung’s Rise

American technology firm Apple, despite losing a significant chunk of its share in the global market, still continues to dominate the tablet business with high unit shipments.

Feb 3, 2013

Sensex Likely to Gain on Monday Amid Upbeat US data

India’s Sensex is expected to rise on Monday as investor confidence is likely to be lifted amid upbeat economic indicators from the US.

Feb 4, 2013

Sensex Likely to Fall on Tuesday Amid Europe Worries

India’s Sensex is expected to fall on Tuesday as investor confidence is likely to be weighed down amid revival of political uncertainties in Europe.

Feb 5, 2013

Sensex Likely to Rise on Wednesday Amid Upbeat US Data

India’s Sensex is expected to rise on Wednesday as investor confidence is likely to be lifted amid encouraging economic indicator reported in the US.

Feb 6, 2013

Sensex Likely To Fall Thursday Amid Euro Zone Conecrns

India’s Sensex is expected to fall Thursday as investor confidence is likely to be weighed down amid political concerns in the euro zone.

Feb 7, 2013

Sensex Likely to Rise on Friday Amid Buoyant China Data

India’s Sensex is expected to rise on Friday as investor confidence is likely to be lifted amid better than expected trade surplus reported by China for January.

Feb 8, 2013

Sensex Likely To Lack Luster Monday Amid Investor Caution

India’s Sensex is expected lack luster Monday as investors are likely to remain cautious with other major Asian markets closed for the day.

Feb 11, 2013

WWF Ropes in Leonardo DiCaprio to launch 'Hands off My Parts ' campaign

Leonardo DiCaprio launches a campaign to save endangered wildlife and ban ivory trade in Thailand

Feb 20, 2013

Samsung Dethrones Rival Apple in 'Smart Connected Device' Market: report

Market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) released the 2012 results of global shipments of smart connected devices which include laptops, smartphones, tablets and desktop PCs.

Feb 22, 2013

MWC 2013: Samsung Galaxy S3 Crowned ‘Best Smartphone’, Beats Rival Apple iPhone 5

South Korean manufacturer Samsung, besides being crowned world's top smartphone maker, has achieved another massive feat thanks to its Galaxy S3 winning Global Mobile Award for 'Best Smartphone' at the ongoing international mobile convention MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2013.

Feb 28, 2013