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Manic Depression – Some Warning Signs

If you experience depressive symptoms and feel sad all the time, you're probably suffering from what doctors call a "unipolar" disorder. But some older people develop another type of depression called "bipolar" disorder or manic depression, in which their low moods alternate with episodes of mania or exaggerated elation. Although the disorder tends to show up earlier in life. Here are the warning signs of mania. (Mania...

Psychotherapy and Depression

While medication is extremely important in the successful treatment of depression, supportive psychotherapy may also be helpful. It's not uncommon for older people who are depressed to resist the idea of psychotherapy. You may not "believe in" psychotherapy as a way to resolve your problems. You may feel uncomfortable about discussing such personal, private matters with a stranger. Or, if you're extremely depressed, you...

Equities rebound, led by technology firms

Equities rebound, led by technology firms The mainland benchmark stock index rose from its biggest slump in seven weeks as airlines advanced after returning to profit and technology companies climbed on a government pledge to open up the industry. Air China Ltd, the nation's largest international carrier, jumped 7.2 percent to 10.62 yuan. Shanghai East-China Computer Co surged by the daily 10 percent limit to 17.52 yuan after the government said it will remove regulatory barriers preventing...

Regulator ironing out nitty-gritties

Regulator ironing out nitty-gritties China will soon clarify the rules and regulations on qualified foreign institutional investors (QFIIs) trading stock index futures in China, the country's top securities regulator said yesterday. Shang Fulin "The regulator will work on the policies and regulations on securities companies, mutual funds and QFIIs in order to guarantee the smooth launch of index futures," said Shang Fulin, chairman of China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) at a...

China sets threshold for individuals to trade index futures

China sets threshold for individuals to trade index futures Any individual who wants to trade stock index futures must have 500,000 yuan (73,206 U.S. dollars) in minimum to open an account, said the Shanghai-based China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFE) on Friday. Besides funds, an individual investor must pass an exam and has certain records on futures trade to participate in the investment, a CFFE spokesman said. The Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission also issued draft regulations on...

Chinese shares rise for 2nd day on property developer, financial stock gains

Chinese shares rise for 2nd day on property developer, financial stock gains Chinese equities edged up on Friday, rising for the second day, led by real estate developers and financial stocks. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.27 percent, or 8.6 points, to close at 3,224.15 points. The Shenzhen Component Index gained 0.46 percent, or 60.18 points, to close at 13,264.37 points. Combined turnover totaled 258.9 billion yuan (37.9 billion U.S. dollars), shrinking from 287.01 billion...

Tech shares up on policy tweak

Tech shares up on policy tweak 'Internet of Things' technology was developed to identify items in a company supply chain. [CFP]   Chinese investors are always fascinated by market concepts and their latest favorite seems to be companies involved in developing networks that could get every "thing" connected. Last week, shares of electronics firms rocketed on expectations that the development of a new "Internet of Things" technology would revolutionize businesses in the country. The...

China issues 30 bln yuan bond to finance railway expansion

China issues 30 bln yuan bond to finance railway expansion China's Ministry of Railways (MOR) has begun to raise 30 billion yuan (4.41 billion U.S. dollars) to support railway construction through floating the first batch of bonds this year on the inter-bank bond market. The bond issue comprised 20 billion yuan of 10-year bonds and 10 billion yuan of 15-year bonds, with a bidding yield rate range of 4.8 percent to 5 percent, said the MOR Tuesday. Proceeds would be used to construct 32 new...

China Enterprises Index up 0.75% — Sept. 22

China Enterprises Index up 0.75% -- Sept. 22 Hang Seng China Enterprises Index on Hong Kong Stock Exchange went up 93.21 points, or 0.75 percent, to close Tuesday's trading at 12,511.55. The H-shares index, initiated in August 1994 and readjusted on Sept. 7, 2009, tracks the overall performance of 44 major Chinese mainland state-owned enterprises listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Hang Seng China H-Financials Index moved up 164.72 points, or 0. 97 percent, to close at 17,154.49. The...

Hong Kong stocks close 1.06% higher

Hong Kong stocks close 1.06% higher Hong Kong stocks Tuesday opened84 points higher and their gains continued to expand before closing at the day-high of 21,701.14. The benchmark index rose 228.29 points, or 1.06 percent, to end Tuesday's session. Turnover shrank to 49.95 billion HK dollars (6.45 billion U.S. dollars) from Monday's 57.50 billion HK dollars (7. 43 billion U.S. dollars). China Enterprises Index went up 93.21 points, or 0.75 percent, to close at 12,511.55 points. The...