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Asia stocks edge up on tech shares, U.S. inflation data awaited

AsianstocksedgeduponTuesdaywithtechnologysharesbuoyedbygainsintheirWallStreetpeers,butgainswerelimitedaheadofU.S.inflationdatalaterinthedaywhichcouldofferclueso

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U.S. stocks turn lower as investors grow prudent

​U.S. stocks reversed earlier gains to trade lower in midday Monday, as investors seemingly grew cautious after the Dow Jones Industrial Average logged its largest daily gains in seven months on Friday.

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U.S. stocks retreat from Friday's rally

​U.S. stocks snipped earlier gains to close lower Monday, as investors took a breather after the Dow Jones Industrial Average capped its largest daily gains in seven months on Friday.

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Australia home prices see strong growth in 2013

Australian housing market continued its strong growth in last December, making 2013 the biggest calendar year rise in four years, according the latest figures from RP Data.