Index dives 109 points, nearly losing 4,000 battleground, 06/01

2007-06-01 16:15:31

Just two days from Wednesday's 6.5 percent plunge, the Shanghai Composite Index, dropped another 108.91 points today to 4,000.74.

Stocks come back after 'breath-taking' plunge, 05/31

2007-05-31 16:28:01

Chinese stocks opened lower today but closed at 4,109.65, up 1.4 percent after a "breath-taking" 150-point steep plunge in five minutes and later a series of strikes to the upper levels.

Stock index down 282 points on stamp tax hike, 05/30

2007-05-30 16:32:55

The Chinese stock market had a "earthquake" today , caused by the stamp tax hike announced last night, and failed to recover from the "one-shock" loss by closing time.

Investor accounts at new high

2007-05-29 06:54:00

The Shanghai Composite Index rose another 2.2 percent yesterday to close at a record high of 4,272.11 as investors' accounts broke through the magic number of 100 million.

Stocks ladder up to new ground, 05/29

2007-05-29 16:02:22

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index broke the 4,300 barrier today and closed up 1.47 percent at 4,334.92.

Copper futures rebound after slump

2007-05-29 06:54:00

Copper futures contracts trading on the Shanghai Futures Exchange yesterday rebounded to the highest allowable daily price at the opening, and remained there for the rest of the day.

Stock index rockets to new high, 05/28

2007-05-28 16:24:01

The Shanghai Composite Index rocketed more than 90 points to 4,272.11 today, up 2.21 percent, as a new record high closing.

Copper futures shed 2.3%

2007-05-26 07:07:10

Copper futures in Shanghai fell by 2,440 yuan, or nearly 4 percent, by midday on Friday before closing at 61,790 yuan, down 2.3 percent from the previous close.

Stock index edges up, 05/25

2007-05-25 16:17:57

Chinese stocks edged up today, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing 0.69 percent to 4,179.78.

Stocks close down amid turbulent swings, 05/24

2007-05-24 16:42:35

Chinese stocks failed to make a fourth consecutive record-breaking day today, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index closing 0.54 percent down to 4,151.13.

Agricultural, real estate shares push index to new record, 05/23

2007-05-23 16:12:54

Chinese stocks bounced advanced to a new record high today, led by companies in the agriculture and real estate sectors.

Stock indices keep breaking records, 05/22

2007-05-22 16:32:20

On the second trading day after last weekend's tightening measures, Chinese stocks continued a bull run, with indices making new records.