Monday, April 23, 2007

U.S. profits boost Asia stocks, China shares soar

(Reuters) - Exporters such as Honda Motor Co. Ltd. and LG Philips LCD were prominent among the gainers, while firm precious and base metal prices helped shares in miners such as BHP Billiton.

European shares were set to open up, after hitting their highest in more than six years on Friday, with spread betters in London calling the FTSE 100 to open up 8-19 points, the CAC 40 up 4-12 points and the DAX flat to 14 points higher.


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