The China stock market has moved higher in two consecutive trading days, accelerating more than 110 points or 3.3 percent in that

Asian stock markets largely moved forward Monday as traders awaited potential macroeconomic stimulus packages in Beijing, and the rate decision later in the week by the US Federal Reserve. The US national election will also be watched on Asian trading floors.

AstraZeneca shares fell 8% in London Tuesday, the biggest drop in four years following a fresh report that a Chinese investigation of the company has widened. AstraZeneca said last week that its China chief,

AstraZeneca Plc shares plunged in London, erasing about £14 billion ($18 billion) of market value, amid escalating concerns over a Chinese probe into the UK drugmaker.