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SEOUL, South Korea (Reuters) - South Korean auto firms reported a 14 percent rise in December sales, reflecting greater domestic demand before a tax rule change, and leaders Hyundai and Kia revealed ambitious 2006 sales targets. In 2006, South Korea's auto industry is set to benefit from an anticipated recovery in the home market that should offset the impact of a strengthening won on exports, analysts said Monday. Hyundai Motor Co., the country's biggest carmaker, said it aimed to sell 2 ...

HONG KONG (Dow Jones) - If the first day of trade in 2006 is a harbinger in Asia, expect a year of growing political tension, worsening inflation and volatile markets that continue on an upward march - but perhaps not the rocket- like path seen in the latter half of 2005. In the first day of trading in the new year, shares in Korea and Taiwan, the only two major regional markets open Monday, mo ...

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Shares in German sporting goods maker Adidas (ADSG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) rose 2 percent on Monday on upbeat growth prospects for soccer products in 2006, when Germany hosts the World Cup finals. By 9:59 a.m. British time, Adidas shares were up 2 percent at 163.15 euros, making it the third biggest gainer on the benchmark DAX . Traders linked the gains to comments b ...

LONDON (MarketWatch) - Gas deliveries into Europe were lower on Monday after Russia cut off the bulk of its supplies to Ukraine in a pricing and political dispute.   MARKETWATCH TOP NEWS Stocks could see rebound on data New reports may hint at more Fed rate hikes CBS spinoff from Viacom is completed Fewer calls, but some firms ignore Do Not Call rules Strong interna ...

HONG KONG (Dow Jones) -- If the first day of trade in 2006 is a harbinger in Asia, expect a year of growing political tension, worsening inflation and volatile markets that continue on an upward march - but perhaps not the rocket- like path seen in the latter half of 2005. In the first day of trading in the new year, shares in Korea and Taiwan, the only two major regional markets open Monday, m ...

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- In the first day of trading in the new year, shares in Korea and Taiwan, the only two major regional markets open Monday, moved in opposite directions in an otherwise thinly-traded session. document.write('');   MARKETWATCH TOP NEWS Stocks could see rebound on data New reports may hint at more Fed rate hikes CBS spinoff from Viacom is completed  ...

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- With U.S. stocks turning in a lackluster year, investors have been drawn overseas, lured by supercharged returns in a number of emerging markets. document.write(''); MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE  IN INVESTING Customer satisfaction as a driver of stock performance  IN MUTUAL FUNDS Emerging markets funds are highlight of banner year  IN LIFE ...

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Viacom Inc. said Sunday it has completed the spinoff of its CBS Corp. subsidiary, returning the television, radio and advertising units to the standalone status they had before being merged into the parent company. document.write('');   MARKETWATCH TOP NEWS Stocks could see rebound on data New reports may hint at more Fed rate hikes CBS spinoff f ...

Simon Watkins, Dan Atkinson, Jeff Prestridge, Mail on Sunday1 January 2006 THE bear is dead. The bull is still running. That is the message from analysts who predict another year of stock market gains in 2006. In the past 12 months, the UK stock market has risen by 16%. Across Europe, shares are up 22%. And despite potentially dangerous imbalances in the global economy, most analysts believe good times for shares are here for another year. FILM BUFFS: Film fans Jo and Dave Jones h ...