Monday, July 2, 2007

Asian Stocks Rise on Manufacturing Outlook, Metals; Honda, Samsung Gain

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose, lifting a regional
benchmark to a record, after reports showed the pace of
manufacturing in the U.S. and Europe is accelerating, and prices
of metals and crude oil climbed.

Honda Motor Co. and Samsung Electronics Co. led gains on
speculation demand for their exports will be sustained. BHP
Billiton Ltd., the world's biggest mining company and Australia's
largest oil explorer, advanced to an all-time high.


Read more at Bloomberg Stocks News

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