It has been a generally positive session.....>

STOCKS: It has been a generally positive session for Asian stocks with 0.8%

gains seen in Australia and Japan, ~0.3% gains seen in Mainland stocks, and a

flat performance by the Hang Seng. 

- The recoveries from recent lows remain intact across the board, although the

HSI would need a close above the 26500 level to trigger a bullish break. 

- The ASX continues to recover from last week's lows and bullish divergences are

appearing suggesting further near-term gains. 

- For the Nikkei, the index has broken back above its 21-dma to test the 22000

level and a close above here would put bulls back in charge.