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Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2007
... markets senior dealer James Foulsham said confidence seemed to be returning to the market, as the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates in the United States last week. "We've seen a few stories about major fund managers going to buy back in (to the market) ...

MPG eyes commercial property

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2007
... initially invest in five commercial properties in Victoria including the HomeCentral Warrambool, with an 18 per cent interest holding in the company's Bulky Goods Retail Trust. "MPG will also seek to expand the portfolio by investing in commercial properties ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2007
... per cent to 2,709.59. LONDON - Britain's index of top 100 shares gained, as investors hoped for another Federal Reserve interest rate cut due to mixed economic data out of the US. The index was also boosted by the financial sector, with troubled bank ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2007
... local market was following Wall Street. "The Dow Jones was up 100 points overnight... who knows why when they're saying interest rates are having to be cut because the US economy is going down the toilet," Mr Klusman said. "Their market is up and we've ...

Papendieck to leave Skandia

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2007
Multi-manager and platform group Skandia is searching for a new retail general manager after Mark Papendieck resigned to focus on his other business interests. Papendieck has been with the company for nearly two years after he joined as chief operating ...

Bear bargains and ambulance chasers

SUZY MAC  |  THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2007
... chance of developing crippling problems," he said. Amid recession fears, the US Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate to 4.75 percent from 5.25 percent which will likely help stabilize credit markets, but further cuts will likely be needed. ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 SEP 2007
The Australian sharemarket has opened lower after a relatively flat performance on Wall Street, as hopes of another interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve offset profit warnings from two US retailers. At 1015 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was ...

Little fish and the big picture

SUZY MAC  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 SEP 2007
... slower growth in the United States. This should support reasonable profit growth while the US-led turndown in the global interest rate cycle will help to provide ongoing liquidity for shares, likely providing solid returns on three, six and 12-month ...

BlackRock co-founder calls it a day

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 SEP 2007
BlackRock co-founder and president Ralph Schlosstein has announced his resignation, effective immediately, to pursue "other entrepreneurial interests". While Schlosstein will remain as an advisor until early 2008, the board has promoted Robert Kapito ...

Margin loan changes more than marginal

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 SEP 2007
... a fair bit of change happening in the industry and it seems to be happening more, with some providers creeping up the interest rates," said Joes Nakat, director of margin lending service provider LIFT Capital as he explained how the loan thresholds are ...