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Afternoon market wrap: Banks lead local shares lower

The Australian share market closed in negative territory today weighed down by the banking, retail and media sectors. After starting the day on a positive note the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index lost 1.8 points to 3272.0, while the all ordinaries was down ...

ASIC announces probe into Offset Alpine Printing

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has been quick to act on a report in the Australian Financial Review outlining the sale of a parcel of shares in Offset Alpine Printing, with the securities watchdog today announcing a formal ...

Midday Market Wrap: Dollar weaker; ASX retreats from early gains

The Australian dollar was weaker at noon, dropping back towards $US0.7000 after trading in a tight range amid a lack of interest, a trader said. At 1200 AEDT the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7028/33 compared with yesterday's close of 0.7052/62. ...

Government Telstra sale blocked by Senate

The Government has threatened to use the sale of Telstra as an election trigger after its attempts to fully privatise the company were blocked by the Senate. The four independents whose votes are crucial to the Government its 50.1 per cent stake in ...

Afternoon market wrap: Local shares close higher

The Australian share market delivered a solid performance to finish higher today, driven by gains in resource stocks. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed up 10.4 points at 3273.8, while the all ordinaries added 9.9 points to 3284.6. In resources ...

Midday Market Wrap: Dollar weak waiting for US GDP results

The Australian dollar was weaker at noon after the United States dollar strengthened overnight in anticipation of a strong third quarter US gross domestic product (GDP) reading tonight. At 1200 AEDT the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7029/32 ...

September retail sales may fall: economists

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2003
Australian retail sales may have fallen slightly in September although this was some consolidation after three months of strength, according to economists. Economists tip September retail trade figures, to be released on Monday, to fall marginally. ...

Former Tasmanian director sentenced to three years jail

A former director of DJF Pty Ltd, was sentenced today to three years imprisonment subject to a recognizance release order to take effect after 18 months, ASIC has reported. Six charges of fraud were made against Mark Anthony Johnstone of Tamworth, NSW ...

Midday Market Wrap: Dollar, bonds rally

The Australian dollar continued to rally to noon, scoring widespread interest to buy the unit as it defied rising US stock prices and a downturn in the euro. At 1200 AEDT the Australian dollar was trading at its highs for the day so far, at $US0.7066/71 ...

Afternoon Market Wrap: $A closes above 70 cents, Nikkei edges higher

The Australian dollar closed well above 70 US cents today, buoyed by very strong world commodity prices and a wide interest rate differential with the United States. At 1700 AEDT the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7030/34 compared with yesterday's ...