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AAP | WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2005

The Australian share market is expected to open weaker as a poor performance yesterday, coupled with weak US markets and mixed base metal prices overnight, appears set to drive the local bourse lower. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June share price ...

Market wrap

AAP | FRIDAY, 29 APR 2005

... picture for the last day of domestic trade this week. While there is some domestic news due today, the momentum from the weak US markets and softer base metal prices should make the domestic bourse open lower. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June ...

Market mulls complex Deutsche trusts merger plan

AAP | FRIDAY, 6 AUG 2004

... management fees from the trusts from predators - risks included rising debt levels and new and increasing exposure to a weak US property market. At the same time, the diversified trust has entered into a 50/50 ownership agreement with Westfield Group ...

Market Wrap

AAP | MONDAY, 8 MAR 2004

... season and the decline in the Australian dollar. While in the United States, stocks were mixed on Friday night after a weak US employment report. By 0709 AEDT on the Sydney Futures Exchange today, the March share price index contract, a key indicator ...

Market Wrap

... strength has gone far enough. "They're looking for a rotation in leadership of US dollar weakness, as opposed to an end to a weak US dollar," National Australia Bank market strategist Michael Jansen said. "There will be more pressure being placed on ...

Survey reveals 90% rise in small and medium cap resource companies

... gold price to maintain its current strength during 2004, and predicts an average price of US$415-420, supported by the weak US dollar, global uncertainty surrounding the threat of terrorism and the continuing consolidation of mining companies leading ...

Morning Market Wrap: Dollar continues to climb

The Australian dollar opened stronger today, buoyed by a weak US dollar and the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to lift overnight cash rates to 5.25 per cent yesterday. At 0700 AEDT the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7352/57 compared ...

Dollar consolidates ahead of $US0.70 push

AAP | FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2003

The Australian dollar shot closer to six-year highs this week, riding on a strong economy and weak US dollar, and is expected to push towards $US0.7000 in the short term. The local currency broke through the $US0.6850 resistance level this week, reaching ...

Morning market wrap: US bonds stronger on weak employment data

AAP | MONDAY, 8 SEP 2003

... the Nasdaq composite index ended 10.9 points (0.6%) lower at 1,858.1. Surprisingly UK markets were able to shrug off the weak US data, with the FTSE 100 closing 8.4 points higher at 4,257.2, a 2.3% gain for the week. The US dollar weakened against major ...

Midday market wrap: Australian shares open lower

... buying 0.6688 US dollars, up from 0.6635 on Friday. The local currency gapped through resistance levels following the weak US economic data and broad-based declines in the USD. News that Simon Crean had comfortably retained the parliamentary leadership ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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