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| Asian shares mixed on positive US data | Asian shares mixed on positive US data |
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| Asian shares traded mixed on Friday after better-than expected economic data out of the US. | Asian shares traded mixed on Friday after better-than expected economic data out of the US. |
| US industrial production in September rose 1% and weekly jobless claims dropped to a 14-year low, easing fears of slowing growth. | US industrial production in September rose 1% and weekly jobless claims dropped to a 14-year low, easing fears of slowing growth. |
| Federal Reserve members also suggested that the central bank could extend its bond buying program to provide a boost. | Federal Reserve members also suggested that the central bank could extend its bond buying program to provide a boost. |
| Japanese shares were down as business confidence in October fell to its lowest in a year and half. | Japanese shares were down as business confidence in October fell to its lowest in a year and half. |
| The Nikkei 225 was lower 0.5% at 14,666.24 points. | The Nikkei 225 was lower 0.5% at 14,666.24 points. |
| The Reuters Tankan survey added to further evidence that policymakers in Japan may have to introduce more stimulus measures to boost the economy from a sales tax hike. | The Reuters Tankan survey added to further evidence that policymakers in Japan may have to introduce more stimulus measures to boost the economy from a sales tax hike. |
| Greater China shares | Greater China shares |
| Hong Kong shares made modest gains as upbeat US data was offset by ongoing worries about the global economy. | Hong Kong shares made modest gains as upbeat US data was offset by ongoing worries about the global economy. |
| The benchmark Hang Seng Index was 0.3% higher at 22,968.49 points. | The benchmark Hang Seng Index was 0.3% higher at 22,968.49 points. |
| In China, the Shanghai Composite was down 1% as investors awaited third-quarter economic growth figures from China due next week. | In China, the Shanghai Composite was down 1% as investors awaited third-quarter economic growth figures from China due next week. |
| In Australia, shares on the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 were up 0.4%. | In Australia, shares on the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 were up 0.4%. |
| Shares of the world's biggest mining company BHP Billiton were up 0.1% after it announced that it would list a planned spin-off company in London next year, as well as in Australia and South Africa. The move was to appease investors as it tries to focus on its most profitable operations. | |
| Shares of Singapore-listed Tiger Airways were down more than 7% - a record low - after it posted a second-quarter loss and agreed to sell its remaining 40% stake in Tiger Australia to Virgin Australia for $1 Australian dollar (£0.54). | |
| In South Korea, shares were down after they ended at an eight-month low on Thursday. | In South Korea, shares were down after they ended at an eight-month low on Thursday. |
| The benchmark Kospi was lower 0.4% with shares of LG Display falling as much as 5% after the company said television sales were weak in the recent holiday season in China. | |
| LG |