European Stocks Little Changed, Heading for Seventh Weekly Gain

European stocks were little changed, with the Stoxx Europe 600 Index heading for a seventh weekly advance, as investors awaited data on U.S. business activity. U.S. futures and Asian shares were also little changed. Societe Generale SA slipped 2.1 percent after Les Echos reported that the French bank��s Russian unit posted a decline in first-quarter profit. BNP Paribas SA lost 5.1 percent as a person familiar with the matter said U.S....

Japan Topix Index Rises to Cap First Monthly Advance This Year

Japan Topix index swung to a gain in the final minute of trading, capping the first monthly increase this year, as tiremakers and power producers climbed. Tokyo Electric Power Co. surged as much as 14 percent on a report the government is considering revising the law for compensation after nuclear accidents. Bridgestone Corp., Asia��s biggest manufacturer of tires, added 1.7 percent. Credit Saison Co. extended yesterday��s slump after...

European Stock-Index Futures Are Little Changed; SocGen May Move

European stock-index futures were little changed, as the Stoxx Europe 600 Index heading for a seventh weekly advance. U.S. futures and Asian shares were also little changed. Societe Generale SA may move after Les Echos reported that the French bank��s Russian unit posted a decline in first-quarter profit. BNP Paribas SA may be active as a person familiar with the matter said U.S. authorities are seeking more than $10 billion from the...

Hong Kong Stocks Head for Biggest Monthly Gain Since September

Stocks in Hong Kong and mainland China headed for May gains, with the Hang Seng Index poised for its steepest monthly rally since September, amid optimism that stimulus will lessen an economic slowdown. The benchmark measure of Hong Kong stocks added 0.2 percent to 23,062.25 at the midday-break in the city, set for a 4.2 percent jump in May. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index...

Japan Topix Swings, Poised for First Monthly Gain This Year

Japanese shares swung between gains and losses, with the Topix index headed for its first monthly advance this year, as tiremakers rose and consumer lenders fell. Credit Saison Co. extended yesterday��s slump after Credit Suisse Group AG cut its target price for the non-bank lender. Mitsubishi Estate Co., the country��s biggest developer, dropped 1.1 percent. Bridgestone Corp., Asia��s biggest producer of tires, climbed 0.9. percent....