Cisco Systems is trying to position itself as not just the leader in communications, but also in IT, says its CEO and chairman, John Chambers. He speaks to CNBC's Martin Soong and Simon Machell, CEO of Asia Pacific of Aviva about the company and its stronger-than-expected earnings.

Discussing the importance of China to Aviva's business, with Simon Machell the firm's CEO of Asia Pacific and CNBC's Martin Soong.

Given the shape of the auto industry globally, China is providing a large amount of relief to automakers, notes Mohit Arora, senior director for India at JD Power & Associates. He analyzes the health of the auto industry, with CNBC's Karen Tso.

Lim Say Boon, chief investment strategist at Standard Chartered Group Wealth Mgmt, says the reflation trade is likely to continue in the very near term, which will bode well for tech stocks. He advises investors with a lower risk appetite to consider pharmaceuticals and utilities.

Tony Chidiac, private client adviser from Ord Minnett, likes junior gold miner, Avoca Resources. He explains why to CNBC.