Asian markets tracked a record day on Wall Street Thursday, with Shanghai and Hong Kong supported by a Chinese central bank move to boost liquidity for major stock-buyers. The gains led a rally across Asia, which came after the Dow and S&P 500 chalked up fresh records on Wall Street thanks to a burst in tech giants including Amazon and Apple.

Asian markets tracked a record day on Wall Street Thursday, with Shanghai and Hong Kong supported by a Chinese central bank move to boost liquidity for major stock-buyers. The gains led a rally across Asia, which came after the Dow and S&P 500 chalked up fresh records on Wall Street thanks to a burst in tech giants including Amazon and Apple.

London stocks were off highs but still in the black by midday on Wednesday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session.

London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, recovering from heavy losses in the previous session.

Stocks in China slumped on Wednesday, with Shanghai’s benchmark down 6.6% and Hong Kong’s losing 1.5% as investors dumped shares to lock in profits after recent rallies driven by hopes for major economic stimulus. Other Asian markets rose, while U.S. futures fell back. Oil prices advanced. Details of economic stimulus plans…

China shares slump as stimulus plans disappoint; Hong Kong stocks fluctuate; Japan's Nikkei rises; US markets rally.

Stocks in mainland China and Hong Kong fell Wednesday in a volatile start a day after Beijing left investors disappointed over a lack of fresh stimulus and scant detail on its plans for implementing a raft of measures already unveiled.

Stocks in mainland China and Hong Kong fell Wednesday in a volatile start a day after Beijing left investors disappointed over a lack of fresh stimulus and scant detail on its plans for implementing a raft of measures already unveiled.