As stock investors (even though a small one), it is important to keep abreast with the latest financial and market news. Since I am in it, I thought it might be worthwhile to share it out with my readers too.

Hence, I started this "Market News In 2 Minutes" series.

Following are the "Market News In 2 Minutes" for today :

1. Alliance Mineral Assets (40F) - Has obtained the mining approval from the Department of Mines and Petroleum of Western Australia to commence operations at its Bald Hill Tantalite Project.  (source : Shares Investment)2. REITS : Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (A17U) - Recorded a 7 percent hike in net property income to $114.7 million for the second quarter ended 30 September, underpinned by recognition of rental income earned from Nexus@one-north, A-REIT City@Jinqiao, Hyflux Innovation Centre and Aperia. Coupled with a $14.1 million ...