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Asian stock markets mostly advanced Monday after the official data showed that Chinese manufacturing activity expanded for the second straight month in November.

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 surpassed the U.S. as a trading partner in many places around the world in the short span of five years, according to an analysis of trade data conducted by the Associated Press.

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

Ten of 15 container terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were closed Sunday because of a walkout by clerical workers.

The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund rose 21.81 percent, while the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund fell 1.83 percent.

Stock markets in Asia are expected to begin the week on a positive note after the official data showed that Chinese manufacturing activity grew for the second straight month in November.

Long Island Power Authority Chairman Howard E. Steinberg is the latest high-level figure to resign at the utility because of Superstorm Sandy.

The French government Friday night withdrew its threat to nationalize a part of the ArcelorMittal steel plant after it reached a deal with the steel group which agreed to continue investing in the plant and avoid layoffs.

The top after-market NASDAQ gainers Wednesday were Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals Inc, Global-Tech Advanced Innovations Inc, China Auto Logistics Inc, Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc and Myriad Genetics Inc. The top after-market NASDAQ losers Wednesday were Multimedia Games Holding Company Inc, Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc, Angie's List Inc and Codexis Inc.

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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.

The top after-market NYSE gainers Friday were Cooper Industries, HFF, Geo Group, Heckmann and Summit Hotel Properties. The top after-market NYSE losers were Burger King Worldwide, GFI Group, MEMC Electronic Materials, Eaton Corp and Precision Drilling Corp.

Lindsay Lohan is allegedly drinking two liters of vodka a day.

China is looking to develop Shanghai into a major gold trading center.

The latest in the ongoing saga of the Best Buy takeover quest: Schulze's partners are reportedly seeking a larger stake.

Chinese consumers reeled back on uncertainties, hitting retailers with heavy exposure to the market.

The football game between Army and Navy has a century-long tradition, and with such a storied rivalry between the two, pranks are common. This year's prank involved Bill the Goat, Navy's mascot, being kidnapped and left in front of the Pentagon.

Missouri Powerball winners Mark and Cindy will spend their money wisely, the couple says

Facebook (Nasdaq: FB) and Zynga (Nasdaq: ZNGA) have revised their close partnership that has granted the struggling game developer a privileged position on the social network.

No, another ECB interest rate cut is not coming in December.

A small group of clerical workers, aided by the Longshoremen, has managed to shut down about 40% of nation's cargo traffic.

Before the Thursday's vote on the status of the Palestinian Territories at the U.N., Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor asserted that such an upgrade would stall the peace process even further.

The UK abstained from voting in Thursday's vote on the status of Palestine, and U.N. Ambassador Sir Mark Lyall Grant explained why.

India’s Gross domestic product (GDP) growth hit a three-year low of 5.3 percent on a year-on–year basis in the July-September quarter, according to the official data released Friday.

Encouraged by stronger economic indicators and outlook, U.S. multinational companies are speeding up their China expansion plans.

Tellabs Inc, St. Jude Medical, Alcatel Lucent, Zynga, Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Groupon, Nexstar Broadcasting Group and ArcelorMittal are among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Friday.

Electric and hybrid cars seem to hog the limelight at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto show that opens to the public Friday, as a wide array of options appeared to substitute gasoline-burning cars.