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Asian markets closed lower Wednesday as investors focused on rapidly rising oil prices, which broke the $100-per-barrel mark in response to growing tensions in the Middle East. In Japan the Nikkei 225 Index slid 2.4%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 1.5%, and China's Shanghai Composite Index edged down 0.2%.

There are warning signs that Hong Kong property prices have hit their peak, and today real estate firms dragged the Hang Seng index lower. Despite the drum beats of the lion dancers specially booked to celebrate Chinese New Year and "guaranteed" to bring prosperity to every business they visit, this year may prove a tough one for Hong Kong developers.

Asian markets rose today with investors piling into oil companies as the price of oil passed the $100 a barrel mark. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index inched up 0.2%, the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.3%, and Japan's Nikkei 225 Index edged up 0.4%.

Continuing unrest in Egypt sent shock waves through stock markets as far away as Japan, where the Nikkei 225 Index fell 1.2%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index also dropped 0.7%. In China the Shanghai Composite Index climbed 1.4%.

Honda Motor (HMC) and Isuzu Motors are recalling several small sports-utility vehicles from the 1998 to 2002 model years to fix suspension problems caused by road deicing products. Models involved include 1998 through 2002 Honda Passports, 1998 through 2002 Isuzu Rodeos and 2002 Isuzu Axioms,...

Asian markets had mixed results Wednesday. In Hong Kong the Hang Seng Index dipped 0.5% to 21,022 and in China the Shanghai Composite slipped 0.2% to 2,666. Japan's Nikkei 225 Index gained 0.9% to end the day at 9,241. The China Real Estate Association has made a plea to the government to refrain...

In Tokyo Friday the Nikkei dropped 0.7 percent to close at 10,444. Automakers were among the worst-performing stocks, with Isuzu Motors falling 3.4 percent and Mazda Motor Corp. dropping 2.5 percent. Honda Motor Co. Ltd. slipped 2.1 percent and its chief rival, Toyota Motor Corp., lost 1.8...