Electronic screens display stock index values at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York. Southeast Asian stock markets rose on Wednesday, driven by strong Wall Street earnings. (AP photo)Southeast Asian stock markets gained momentum in afternoon trade on Wednesday, driven by positive sentiment in global markets on receding political uncertainty in France, strong Wall Street earnings and anticipated tax cuts by US President Donald Trump. Indonesian shares gained the most in the region, closing 0.8% higher, after having hit fresh highs at open. Singapore shares rose 0.3% with Genting Singapore gaining 3.7% and DBS Group Holdings climbing 0.6%.

Source: Bangkok Post April 26, 2017 10:52 UTC