Cebu Air, Hynix, Nanya Technology, Petron: Asia Ex-Japan Equities PreviewTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:47PMThe following companies may have unusual price changes today in Asian trading, excluding Japan. Stock symbols are in parentheses and share prices are from the previous close, unless noted otherwise.
Apple results strong; record iPhone, iPad salesTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:46PMThe iPhone is conquering Asia, the home of its strongest competitors. Sales there nearly quadrupled from a year ago and helped Apple Inc. trump analyst expectations for yet another quarter.
Malaysian Market Poised To End Losing StreakTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:46PMThe Malaysian stock market has finished lower now in four straight sessions, shedding more than 25 points or 1.7 percent in that span. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index finished just above the 1,555-point plateau, and now investors are expecting to see the market find some traction when it opens on Wednesday.
J&J quarterly profit falls 20%Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:44PMJohnson & Johnson said its second-quarter profit dropped 20 percent compared to a year ago because of recalls, restructuring and research investments, among myriad factors affecting the global health care giant.
Takeover Target? BioSante Attracts Deal Talks With Female Sex DrugTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:44PMEver since Pfizer’s ( PFE ) Viagra was introduced 13 years ago to treat erectile dysfunction, companies have been trying (and failing) to develop a female equivalent for low libido. A new drug LibiGel from BioSante Pharmaceuticals Inc. (