Asian markets mixed after modest gains on Wall St

Asian markets were mixed on Friday after major indices edged higher on Wall Street, preserving their gains for the week. Hong Kong and Shanghai fell, while Taipei, Sydney and Seoul advanced. Tokyo was ... ( read original story ...)

Hon Hai to pay 20-year-high cash dividend

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (鴻海精密) yesterday said that its shareholders had approved a proposal to distribute a cash dividend of NT$4 per common share, the highest in 20 years. The iPhone maker also ... ( read original story ...)