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Weekly economic round-up

There was light news in terms of domestic economic data last week but the few pieces that were released painted a more positive tone for the Australian economy. The latest surveys of Australian business and consumer sentiment both showed improving confidence. ...

Platypus beefs up analyst team

Boutique local equities manager Platypus Asset Management has recruited an analyst and due to appoint another ahead of its planned expansion outside the wholesale market and into retail. Philip Pepe has joined Platypus as a senior analyst having worked ...

Daily Economic Update

The Empire State manufacturing index rose to 31.16 in March from 21.02 the previous month. This is much higher than market expectations for a decline to 18.9, but note that this is a volatile series. All of the components were strong particularly the ...

Young business owners to shun 'bricks and mortar' lending

As property prices in Australia continue to skyrocket, the next generation of business owners are more likely to secure their funding through alternative sources rather than the "family home". Matthew Nolan, who once headed the vendor finance divisions ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a solid lead from US stocks, firmer commodity prices and the potential for bargain hunting are expected to combine to drive the local bourse higher. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the March ...

Daily economic update

The Westpac/Melbourne Institute leading index of economic activity stood at 4.1 per cent in December. This is above its long-term level of 3.7 per cent indicating a favourable growth outlook for the domestic economy in the coming months. However, reflecting ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2006
The Australian share market should open firmer as investors focus on earnings reports from some of the domestic market's biggest names. Strong gains in US markets as well as improvements in precious metals are also expected to underpin gains on the ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2006
The Australian share market should open stronger as a solid lead from the US and some bargain hunting following yesterday's weakness combining to drive the local bourse higher. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the March share price index was 36 points ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2006
The Australian share market should open sharply lower this morning as heavy selling in commodities across the board could lead to some broad red strokes on the domestic bourse this morning. Oil, precious and base metal prices all tumbled on profit taking ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2006
The Australian share market should open lower following a negative lead from Wall Street. This, combined with softer precious metals should limit the market, although earnings results are likely to be the primary focus for investors. The local bourse ...