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NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire -03/08/12)- China's internet stocks have taken a beating of late. On Tuesday alone, TickerSpy's China Internet Stocks Index (CHDOT) collapsed more than 4 percent after Chinese officials cut the country's 2012 target growth rate to 7.5 percent -- the lowest year-on-year growth projection in eight years. Five Star Equities examines investing opportunities in China's Internet Sector and provides Stock research on Sina Corporation (NASDAQ: SINA - News) and Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN - News). Access to the full company reports can be found at:

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China's premier called "expanding consumer demand" one of his priorities for the upcoming year. The move comes after a decade in which building vast infrastructure projects and boosting the country's exports took center stage in the Chinese economy, Reuters reports. Last year, China's gross domestic product (GDP), or annual economic output, grew by 9.2%. In 2010 gross domestic product grew 10.4%.

"I wish to stress that in setting a slightly lower GDP growth rate, we hope... to guide people in all sectors to focus their work on accelerating the transformation of the pattern of economic development and making economic development more sustainable and efficient," Premier Wen Jiabao explained.

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In the internet sector, the number of people online in China stood at 513 million by the end of 2011, according to a recent report from eMarketer. Although the report predicts growth to slow, with the internet reaching a majority of people only by 2015, China still has the world's largest population exposed to online ads.

Despite a lack of Facebook, China's social networking population reached nearly 257 million in 2011. Meanwhile half of internet users have been attracted by local weibo and other domestic social networking sites, with the proportion expected to rise to nearly two-thirds by 2014.

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China Cuts Growth Rate -- Shares of Sina and Renren Retreat

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire -03/08/12)- China's internet stocks have taken a beating of late. On Tuesday alone, TickerSpy's China Internet Stocks Index (CHDOT) collapsed more than 4 percent after Chinese officials cut the country's 2012 target growth rate to 7.5 percent -- the lowest year-on-year growth projection in eight years. Five Star Equities examines investing opportunities in China's Internet Sector and provides Stock research on Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU - News) and E-Commerce China Dangdang Inc. (NYSE: DANG - News). Access to the full company reports can be found at:

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China's premier called "expanding consumer demand" one of his priorities for the upcoming year. The move comes after a decade in which building vast infrastructure projects and boosting the country's exports took center stage in the Chinese economy, Reuters reports. Last year, China's gross domestic product (GDP), or annual economic output, grew by 9.2%. In 2010 gross domestic product grew 10.4%.

"I wish to stress that in setting a slightly lower GDP growth rate, we hope... to guide people in all sectors to focus their work on accelerating the transformation of the pattern of economic development and making economic development more sustainable and efficient," Premier Wen Jiabao explained.

Five Star Equities releases regular market updates on China's Internet Sector so investors can stay ahead of the crowd and make the best investment decisions to maximize their returns. Take a few minutes to register with us free at http://www.fivestarequities.com and get exclusive access to our numerous stock reports and industry newsletters.

In the internet sector, the number of people online in China stood at 513 million by the end of 2011, according to a recent report from eMarketer. Although the report predicts growth to slow, with the internet reaching a majority of people only by 2015, China still has the world's largest population exposed to online ads.

Despite a lack of Facebook, China's social networking population reached nearly 257 million in 2011. Meanwhile half of internet users have been attracted by local weibo and other domestic social networking sites, with the proportion expected to rise to nearly two-thirds by 2014.

Five Star Equities provides Market Research focused on equities that offer growth opportunities, value, and strong potential return. We strive to provide the most up-to-date market activities. We constantly create research reports and newsletters for our members. Five Star Equities has not been compensated by any of the above-mentioned companies. We act as an independent research portal and are aware that all investment entails inherent risks. Please view the full disclaimer at:

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Investors took a big step back Tuesday, but stocks have had a pretty strong year so far, so the retreat isn't ringing any alarm bells.

"You're still seeing echoes of the risk-on-risk-off trade," Jonathan Lewis, chief investment officer at Samson Capital Advisors. "But I would offer that all investors are doing is restructuring and rebalancing portfolios."

Since the start of the year, stocks have slowly and steadily made their way toward their highest levels since 2008, helped along by the U.S. economy's steady improvement.

While March has not been a good month so far, the Dow is still up 4.4% for the year. The S&P 500 has gained nearly 7% and the Nasdaq is up 11.7% year to date.

Stocks were pressured Tuesday by weaker economic data out of Europe and rising yields on euro-area government bonds, said Lewis.

The Dow Jones industrial average (INDU) fell 207 points, or 1.6%, to end at 12,759. That marks the worst day for the index since Dec. 8, when it fell 1.63%. Today also marks the first time the Dow has suffered a triple-digit loss in 45 days.

Financial stocks were among the hardest hit, with Bank of America (BAC, Fortune 500) and JPMorgan Chase (JPM, Fortune 500) both down about 3%. The only Dow component showing a modest gain was Intel (INTC, Fortune 500).

The S&P 500 (SPX) fell 21 points, or 1.5%, to 1,343. The Nasdaq (COMP) sank 40 points, or 1.4%, to 2,910. Both indexes suffered the worst one-day performance so far this year.

Meanwhile, investors are wary of political tension between Iran and Israel, which has driven oil and gas prices sharply higher, said Mark Martiak, senior wealth strategist at Premier Financial Advisors.

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U.S. stocks are set to fall Tuesday on renewed concerns that Greece and private bondholders would not meet a Thursday deadline to complete a debt swap, potentially opening the way for a messy default.

Greek creditors have until Thursday night to accept a bond swap in which they would lose almost three-quarters of the value of their bonds. A deal is needed for a 130 billion euros bailout that would put the country on more stable footing.

Concerns over the parlous state of Greece's finances come a day after China cut its growth forecast and data showed the European Union is unlikely to avoid a recession.

"With the fresh uncertainties coming into play about Greece and after effects of the Chinese slowdown, investors are taking defensive posture," said Andre Bakhos, director of market analytics at Lek Securities in New York.

Banks and materials shares, sensitive to flare-ups in Europe's debt crisis, fell in early trading, including Bank of America and aluminum producer Alcoa.

European shares hit a 1-week low. The FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European shares was down 1.4 percent. Hong Kong shares suffered their biggest slump in nearly three months as the Hang Seng index lost 2.2 percent.

Yahoo Inc's new chief executive was preparing a significant restructuring of the Internet media company, including thousands of layoffs, according to a technology blog.

El Paso Corp delayed a shareholder vote on the pipeline company's roughly $23 billion acquisition by rival Kinder Morgan Inc to allow investors to consider a judge's ruling that criticized some of the deal's participants.

General Motors Co will pay $423 million for a 7 percent stake in French automaker Peugeot SA as part of an alliance designed to save the companies at least $2 billion.

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