Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Asian Shares Advance, Posting Longest Monthly Winning Streak in 20 Years

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose as higher earnings
from Olympus Corp. and Hang Seng Bank Ltd. helped the region's
benchmark post its longest monthly winning streak in 20 years.

BHP Billiton Ltd. led gains by mining companies on
speculation profits will climb along with metals prices.
Disappointing earnings from Kyocera Corp. and Kookmin Bank
limited today's advance.


Read more at Bloomberg Stocks News

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