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Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 30 SEP 2013
... chances are we will see some of these defensive names outperforming the market today." Defensive stocks, such as the supermarket chains and health care companies, were lower in early trade, but had posted smaller falls than other sectors. In resources ...

ASIC urged to extend 'wet signatures' exemption

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2013
... wants to see greater choice and improved access to managed funds for non advised channels in the image of the fund supermarket model, which is already a success in other markets, including the UK. "We want to see Australian investors have the freedom ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUN 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher following gains on Wall Street ahead of the widely-anticipated US Federal Reserve's policy meeting that's expected to give an indication on the central bank's plans on its stimulus measures. At 0805 AEST ...

Variety of strategies needed for all-weather outperformance

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2013
Slavishly following any single investment style, such as 'value', 'growth' or 'momentum' is unlikely to provide returns through all investment and economic cycles, according to Morphic Asset Management managing director and joint chief investment officer ...

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2013
Australian stocks have opened lower, with market players getting out of the resources sector and pouring into the big banks. Australia's big two miners were lower in early trade - BHP Billiton was down 88 cents, or 2.74 per cent, at $31.18, while Rio ...

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2013
... cent, to $55.50. Gold stocks were the best-performing sector at the open, rising 2.26 per cent. On a negative note, supermarket chain Woolworths fell 15 cents to $40.31 while Coles owner Wesfarmers slipped 34 cents to $34.07. Healthcare stocks were down ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 12 FEB 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher despite a mixed showing on European markets and falls on Wall Street. At 0639 AEDT on Tuesday, the March share price index futures contract was up 12 points at 4,931. In economic news on Tuesday, the National ...

William Blair ramps up bid to win super fund mandates

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 FEB 2013
... one of William Blair's strengths was that it did not aim to be all things to all investors. "We're not an investment supermarket that tries to tick every box. We're very focused, even before you get down to the investment strategy," he said. Head of ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2013
... 7,735.46 points. In Paris, the CAC 40 jumped 0.96 per cent to 3,744.11 points, winning a boost from strong earnings from supermarket giant Carrefour and European airliner group Airbus. The euro advanced to $US1.3355 from $US1.3286 late in New York on ...

Big infrastructure underscores China growth

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2012
Big infrastructure projects that facilitate rapid urbanisation are playing a major role in reshaping China's economy. China's high-speed rail network contributes to growth sustainability by narrowing economic disparities, and this creates opportunities ...