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.


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Most Japanese Stocks Climb; Olympus Leads Gains on Earnings, Kyocera Falls

(Bloomberg) -- Most Japanese stocks advanced after
companies including Olympus Corp. and Mitsubishi Corp. reported
first-quarter profit that attracted buyers.

Gains were limited after earnings at companies including
Kyocera Corp. lagged behind investor expectations.


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