Monday, May 28, 2007

Asian Equities Rise on Japan's Economic Outlook; Mizuho Financial Advances

(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
expansion.


Read more at Bloomberg Stocks News

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