PNB hikes stake in leasing, finance unit

Listed Philippine National Bank infused an additional P515 million to raise its stake in a leasing and finance joint venture to 83.5 percent from the previous 75 percent. ( read original story ...)

Japan Nikkei advances on bargain-hunting

At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 138.11 points, or 0.46%, to 30,156.03. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange added 9.40 points, ... ( read original story ...)