Bhaskar Prasad

The top after-market NASDAQ gainers Tuesday were AeroVironment Inc, Amyris Inc, Aegerion Pharmaceuticals Inc and Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation. The top after-market NASDAQ losers Tuesday were Mattress Firm Holding Corp, Mitcham Industries Inc, TIBCO Software Inc, Select Comfort Corporation and Cynosure Inc.

China's service activity expanded in November but at a slower pace compared to that in the previous month, according to the HSBC Services Purchasing Managers’ Index released Wednesday.

The U.S. stock index futures point to a lower open Tuesday as investors continue to worry that the looming fiscal cliff will have a marked impact on the economic recovery.

Thailand’s consumer confidence rose in November compared to that in the previous month, indicating an improvement in domestic spending which accounts for the majority of overall economic activity.

Japan's monetary base rose in November compared to that in the same month last year, indicating that the monetary easing policies are leading to an increase in the amount of currency in circulation which in turn results in reviving economic growth.

The U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open Monday ahead of the release of the Institute of Supply Management’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index.

South Korea’s manufacturing activity continued to contract in November but improved to a five-month high, according to the HSBC Purchasing Managers’ Index released Monday.

China's manufacturing activity expanded to a thirteen-month high in November, according to the HSBC Purchasing Managers’ Index.

China's manufacturing activity expanded in November to a seven-month high, giving the indication that the world’s second-largest economy is reviving its growth momentum.

Most of the Asian markets rose in the week as investor sentiment was lifted after the euro zone finance ministers and the International Monetary Fund reached a deal on financing the next tranche of the bailout package to Greece.

Japan’s industrial output rose in October compared to that in the previous month, which could give the much required support to the country’s faltering economy.

Japan’s retail sales fell in October compared to those in the same month last year, indicating a faltering consumer spending which accounts for the majority of overall economic activity.

The Philippines’ economy grew at a faster rate than expected in the third quarter, indicating that the country’s economic condition continues to strengthen.

Thailand’s industrial output grew in October more than expected compared with its output during the same period last year, indicating an upswing in manufacturing.

The U.S. stock index futures pointed to a lower open Tuesday ahead of the Census Bureau’s data on housing starts and building permits.

Japan’s all industries activity index fell in October compared to that in the previous month, indicating that the weak global demand was continuing to have its impact on the country’s economy.

Moody's Investors Service downgraded the credit rating of France late Monday, citing the risk to the economic growth of the second-largest economy in Europe.

Foreign direct investment inflows into China fell in October compared to that in the same month last year, as investors, who are concerned about the renewed debt crisis in the euro zone and also increasing trade relations with Japan, cut down on spending.

The Bank of Japan Tuesday kept its key policy rate unchanged and refrained from announcing any monetary easing measures in spite of the political pressures to pursue aggressive stimulus steps for reviving the economic growth momentum.

The U.S. stock index futures point to a higher open Monday ahead of the National Association of Realtors' home sales report.

Japanese yen hit the lowest against the U.S. dollar in the last seven months Monday amid reports that policymakers in Japan were under pressure to further loosen the monetary policy to revive the economy.

Most of the Asian markets rose Monday as investor sentiment turned positive amid hopes that the U.S. congressional leaders will come to an agreement with President Barack Obama in taking the measures to overcome the lingering fiscal cliff.

Thailand’s economic growth slowed down in the third quarter compared to that in the previous quarter, indicating that the weak global demand continues to affect the country’s economy.

With Japan's gross domestic product contracting in the third quarter compared to that in the previous quarter, investors feel that there is an urgent need to take measures for enhancing the growth potential of the economy.

Most Asian markets fell in the week with the investor sentiment remaining negative following the concerns that the U.S. would face the fiscal cliff, consisting of tax rises and spending cuts, at the beginning of next year.

Infosys Ltd, AcelRx Pharmaceuticals Inc, Toyota Motor Corporation, Recon Technology Ltd, Dell Inc, Deutsche Bank AG, Rio Tinto Plc and STMicroelectronics N.V are among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Friday.

U.S. stock index futures point to a flat open Friday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization report.

Singapore’s economy grew at a slower rate than expected in the third quarter, indicating that the country’s economic condition continues to falter.

The top after-market NASDAQ gainers Thursday were Penn National Gaming Inc, Ameristar Casinos Inc, Celldex Therapeutics Inc and Aruba Networks Inc. The top after-market NASDAQ losers Thursday were Sears Holdings Corporation, Sina Corporation, Catamaran Corporation, Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc and HomeAway Inc.