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Asia showed signs of stability, and markets responded favorably. The Dow cleared the 9000 mark for the first time since 6 June. The index was up more than 91 points at 9027.00 by late midmorning. The Nasdaq was ahead 14. Asia: The Nikkei gained 1.02 percent. The Hang Seng lost 1.71 percent.

Asia showed signs of stability, and markets responded favorably. The Dow cleared the 9000 mark for the first time since 6 June. The index was up more than 91 points at 9027.00 by late midmorning. The Nasdaq was ahead 14. Asia: The Nikkei gained 1.02 percent. The Hang Seng lost 1.71 percent.