Monday, July 30, 2007

Asian Stocks Rise, Set to Post Longest Monthly Winning Streak in 20 Years

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose as higher earnings
from companies including Olympus Corp. helped the region's
benchmark post its longest monthly winning streak in 20 years.

BHP Billiton led gains by mining companies on speculation
profits will rise along with metals prices. Disappointing earnings
from Kyocera Corp. and Kookmin Bank capped today's advance.


Read more at Bloomberg Stocks News

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