Shanghai exchange may rank among the world's top ten

2007-04-11 14:13:42

The Shanghai Stock Exchange may rank among the world's top ten bourses in terms of market value, as more giant Chinese firms return to list on the mainland.

Huludao Zinc 1st-quarter profit up

2007-04-11 10:13:04

Huludao Zinc Industry Co, China's second-largest zinc producer by output, said its first-quarter profit increased 14 percent.

Shanghai Port profit up 18%

2007-04-11 09:54:58

Shanghai International Port (Group) Co, operator of China's busiest container port, posted an 18 percent gain in 2006 profit as demand rose for sea cargo transport.

Sinopec trims costs to rake in US$7b

2007-04-11 09:49:56

Sinopec yesterday posted a net profit of 53.9 billion yuan (US$7 billion) for 2006, up 30.05 percent.

Baosteel profit jumps by 150%

2007-04-11 09:44:48

Baoshan Iron and Steel Co Ltd yesterday posted a 150-percent net profit jump in the first quarter of 2007 to around 2 billion yuan.

Time to turn focus on private fund sector

2007-04-11 09:23:11

Chinese regulators are beginning to turn their attention to the 600-700 billion yuan private fund market.

Another record as index breaks 3,400 barrier

2007-04-11 09:30:23

The Shanghai stock market surged for the seventh consecutive day, sending the key indicator up 1.33 percent yesterday to a record high of 3,444.29.

Executives of listed companies subject to new lockup rules

2007-04-10 16:44:18

China is requiring mandatory lockup periods for certain share exercises by directors, supervisors, or senior executives.

Hongyuan Securities 2006 net profit rises

2007-04-10 16:38:04

Hongyuan Securities Co Ltd said its unaudited net profit in 2006 surged to 227.9 million yuan from 8.22 million yuan a year earlier.

French bank eyes stake in fund

2007-04-10 14:41:15

La Compagnie Financiere Edmond de Rothschild Banque may buy a stake in China's Zhonghai Fund Management Co.

Citigroup eyes stake in GF Securities

2007-04-10 16:21:59

Citigroup Inc is in talks with GF Securities Co to buy a stake in the brokerage to expand in China's securities industry.

CITIC Bank IPOs attract hefty fund

2007-04-10 15:39:13

China CITIC Bankt has attracted billions of dollars for its H-shares, with another 20 institutional investors ready to snap up its A-shares.