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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2011
The Australian market looks set to open higher after Wall Street rebounded from early losses to finish up, despite European and Asian markets earlier closing lower. At 0712 AEST on Tuesday, the September share price index futures contract was up 41 ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2011
Australian shares retained early losses at noon after the market opened almost three per cent lower due to investor fears on the European debt crisis. At 1200 AEST the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 118.9 points, or 2.8 per cent, at 4,075.8 points ...

Bennelong absolute return fund earns top rating

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2011
The Bennelong Kardinia Absolute Return Fund has received a 'highly recommended' rating from Zenith Investment Partners. The fund is the product of a joint venture between Bennelong Funds Management and the newly established Kardinia Capital, which is ...

Local instos eye US equities

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2011
Super funds and institutional investors have been warned not to underestimate US equities, with the share market pipped to return to former strength by MFS Investment Management's chief investment strategist. Despite the US government debt crisis, US ...

Not looking good

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2011
... estimated to add between 1% and 3% to GDP growth, that is if he can get the GOP-hostaged Congress to pass the plan. And Big Ben? Looks like he's more into blahs than action these days. He reassured one and all that the Fed would continue discussions ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2011
US stocks plunged on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average sliding more than 300 points, as global stock markets were stung by fresh anxiety in the eurozone over Greece's bailout. The Dow fell 303.68 points (2.69 per cent) to close at 10,992.13. ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2011
The Australian share market was higher at noon, extending gains from early trade after US President Barack Obama delivered a highly-anticipated speech on his plan to stimulate the US economy. The local bourse opened slightly higher on Friday, despite ...

Super growth static, public sector grows on Health Super merger

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2011
The superannuation industry was unable to grow during the June 2011 quarter, as benefit payments and market losses caused almost $24 billion of contributions to go unrewarded. According to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), Industry ...

Trio directors accept APRA suspension

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2011
Trio Capital directors, Rex Phillpott and David Andrews, have conceded to APRA that with the benefit of hindsight they should have acted differently and regret their actions, with the regulator accepting an enforceable undertaking from the pair. The ...

Investors look for business activity signals

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2011
... in a dual physical and online environment, with strong brands and customer experiences, are also attractive, said Hershan. Ben Ong is on annual leave