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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. ...

Good returns and good luck

Using research compiled by Morningstar as evidence, Vanguard Investments claims that most active fund managers cannot sustain above index-benchmarked performance over the long term. Anthony Serhan, head of consulting for Morningstar, described how their ...

Daily economic update

US retail sales dropped by 1.3 per cent in February with ex autos falling by 0.4 per cent. Expectations were for a decline of 0.8 per cent and 0.5 per cent, respectively. January sales figures were revised up to show a rise of 2.9 per cent from a gain ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open weaker as a poor lead from the US, coupled with softer commodity prices, paints a bleak outlook for the domestic bourse. However, earnings from a couple of media companies could provide some positive sentiment ...

Russell goes west and beefs up business development

Russell Investment Management has restructured its retail investor services division and added key new business development staff to the team. In a raft of changes, Patricia Curtin has started in the role of national strategic development manager, Jake ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as firmer base and precious metal prices create positive sentiment for a market at the tail end of its earnings season. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the March share price index was 14 points ...

Super is not all about Eve

The average working female has $200,000 less to invest at retirement than the average working male, based on a case study conducted by max Super. "Having children, retiring earlier than men and family break ups on the rise are just some of the factors ...

Daily economic update

Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show that sales of new motor vehicles rose by 2.6 per cent to 83,728 units in January following a 0.8 per cent increase in December. High petrol prices continue to take their toll on sales of sports utility vehicles ...

Daily economic update

New US Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke delivered his first public testimony before the House Financial Services Committee last night. In it, he noted that despite challenges, the US economy is growing at a solid pace. Mr. Bernanke indicated that 'some' additional ...

MTAA Super invests in biotech JV

The Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund (MTAA Super) announced that it has entered into a joint venture with Bio Innovation SA, a world class research and development entity and facility. The new $35 million joint venture will ...