Chinese online gaming company Perfect World has a two-billion dollar plus market cap, rising earnings, and a strong foothold in the lucrative, growing market.

Initial public offerings are back in a big way, and dominated by emerging markets like never before. For U.S. investors, it’s worth paying attention to what these markets are offering, though outright buying of new companies is a tricky proposition.

Since its collapse in 2008 the Shanghai Index has been in recovery mode; that is until my arrival in late August. Six weeks ago I headed off to Shanghai ready to immerse myself in a country full of growth and investment potential. I haven’t been left with a good first impression. The Shanghai Index has plummeted more than 20% since I set foot in the Middle Kingdom. Unfortunately I don’t think the correction is over just yet. For starters the launch of a new Nasdaq-style market dubbed the “Growth Enterprise Market” is causing a liquidity squeeze as capital is ...

Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd. plans to spin off its game publishing unit in an initial public offering on the Nasdaq.

Baidu earnings continue to be impressive, as the stock has come through the downturn in the Chinese economy and stock market.