Investors find some relief
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Some Asian governments are using public funds to hold up stock markets by acquiring slow-selling shares. Investors can unload government-supported stocks at an inflated price or buy valuable but smaller stocks that governments ignore. However, workers in some countries are beginning to protest government investment of pension funds.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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How PCCW's strategy irked bond investors
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Pacific Century CyberWorks Ltd. has seen its stock and its winning image falter in response to the downturn in the technology sector. The Hong Kong telecommunications company recently scrapped two attempts to issue bonds due to negative market reaction. More analysis of the company's capital-raising strategy is provided.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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Asia markets join the bulls
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Stock markets in Asia are rebounding into bull territory, but analyst outlooks are uncertain. The bear market could easily return after a false rally, and some company earnings do not justify their share prices. Analysts are unsure of how long markets will remain low before they start a definite upward trend.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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