Monday, May 28, 2007

Asian Stocks Rise After Japan's Jobless Rate Drops; Mizuho Financial Jumps

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks advanced for a second day
after reports in Japan, the region's largest economy, showed an
unexpected drop in unemployment and household spending increased
for a fourth month.

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. rose to a three-month high,
helping lenders extend their lead as Japan's best performers this
month, on speculation consumers will help sustain economic growth.


Read more at Bloomberg Stocks News

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