EMERGING MARKETS

Chinese shares declined as CATL fell 10% following slower profit growth, while soft consumer demand and fading hopes for fresh stimulus overshadowed stronger-than-expected economic growth.

India's Nifty 50 fell 0.66% to 22,738.45 as selling spread across midcaps, smallcaps, banks and defence stocks, while IT shares outperformed.

South Korean shares fell sharply, led by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, as investors questioned AI investment returns, tracked rising US yields and reduced exposure to riskier assets.

South Korea's KOSPI fell 7.8% to about 5,539, led by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, as higher US inflation and AI investment concerns fuelled a global technology sell-off.

South Korea's KOSPI rose 1.95% as Micron's stronger-than-expected results boosted semiconductor shares, helping Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix recover despite pressure from global bond yields.

South Korean shares declined for a second session as foreign investors sold heavily, US Treasury yields and oil prices rose, and technology stocks faced renewed pressure.

South Korea's KOSPI fell 2.7% to 6,889.74 after the Chuseok holiday, led by declines in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix as foreign investors sold shares.

South Korea's KOSPI traded above 7,100 for a third consecutive session, buoyed by Wall Street technology gains, semiconductor demand and easing Middle East tensions.

South Korea's KOSPI closed above 7,000 for a second straight session as record semiconductor exports, strong technology shares and easing index concentration supported the rally.

South Korea's KOSPI rose 2.81% to 6,903.94 as lower oil prices and an anticipated US Federal Reserve rate rise eased inflation concerns, with institutions driving broad gains.

South Korea's KOSPI recovered modestly by midday Tuesday as domestic investors bought beaten-down shares, cushioning renewed losses in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix amid broader AI market concerns.

South Korea's KOSPI index rebounded slightly after a sharp selloff triggered by Samsung's shareholder return plan, amidst ongoing volatility influenced by semiconductor giants and global economic factors.

Grupo Cibest shares rose 9.89% due to strong first-half results and improving Colombian economic conditions, boosting investor confidence in the banking sector.

Grupo Aval shares rose 13.23% due to stabilising economic conditions in Colombia, boosting investor confidence in the financial sector. The company's diversified operations and strategic initiatives support its strong market position.

As per a leading cannabis research publisher, ArcView Market Research, North America’s legal cannabis market has posted a 30 per cent increase in revenue on 2015. The revenue figure in 2016 was US$9.3 billion (AU$12 billion). Considering a compound annual growth rate of 25 percent, the marijuana market may post US$20.2 billion (AU$27.9 billion) sales by 2021.

Morningstar has again launched its yearly pick for the top fixed-income managers of the year. The tough criterion will again focus on how these managers delivered outstanding returns based on a sound strategy for the long term and not just on the highest returns made for the fiscal year.

Emerging markets are again at the forefront of investment portfolios in 2012 as the dangers of inflation and stagnation had all been washed off by the tight monetary policies this year, a senior investment manager said.