Global stocks knocked by Japan nuclear worries
Stocks fell Tuesday after Japan said the crisis at a stricken nuclear plant is as severe as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

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Asian Stocks Fluctuate, Bonds Rise on Inflation Concern, Libya
Asian stocks fluctuated and inflation-linked bonds rose amid concern China and Europe may tighten monetary policy. Crude traded just below a 29-month high after Libyan warplanes bombed rebels near an oil-export hub.

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Middle East unrest hits FTSE and helps energy stocks
Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa hit top shares again on Thursday though rising crude prices and upbeat comment from oil major BP on its Indian activities lifted energy stocks.

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Hong Kong stocks down on Mideast worries, gold miners rise in China
* Hang Seng falls 0.4 pct on growing Mideast turmoil

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4 Investment Themes & 4 Stocks to Benefit
Blending all four investment themes into your portfolio this year should lead to strong outperformance.

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Taiwan stocks end higher; financials lead gains
TAIPEI, Dec 27 (Reuters) – Taiwan stocks rose 0.35 percent on Monday, led by gains in financial shares including Shin Kong Financial Holding on expectations the central bank follows China to raise interest rates which will boost earnings.

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FIIs purchase stocks, bonds worth Rs 10 lakh cr
Agencies New Delhi, Dec 26: The ‘hot money’ poured in by foreign investors for purchase of stocks and bonds in 2010 has neared Rs 10 lakh crore, a record high for a year and nearly one-fifth of their overall investment so far.

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