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Bad news is good news is bad

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 11 OCT 2010
When bad news... Those who've already done their weekend reading probably know what I'm going to write about. Yes, it's the US private non-farm payrolls report for September - the one that shows that jobs in America are still hard to come by. Overall ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 11 OCT 2010
The Australian market has received positive leads from offshore trading over the weekend, with Wall Streets's key stocks indices higher, and stronger markets in base and precious metals, and in oil. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0630 AEDT, the December ...

RMB rise to benefit local investors

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 8 OCT 2010
Advisers could add more value to their clients' portfolios by taking a closer look at the rise of the Renminbi (RMB) and its impact on the currencies of neighbouring countries, an expert in Chinese investments said. Simon Wu, executive director of Premium ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 8 OCT 2010
Australian stocks were lower at noon, following a weak lead from Wall Street as traders remain on the sidelines in the lead-up to a key US employment report. At 1204 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 18.3 points, or 0.39 per cent, at 4,673.0 ...

Parity not quite a party

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 8 OCT 2010
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi! We're all hearing this cheer growing louder by the day whether in reference to the Commonwealth Games in Delhi or the currency markets internationally. In Delhi, Australians currently lead their Commonwealth competitors ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 8 OCT 2010
The Australian stock market is expected to open lower on Friday after Wall Street ended slightly weaker ahead of a key employment report in the US due on Friday. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0722 AEDT, the December share price index futures contract ...

Govt to offer more choices on FHSAs

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2010
First Home Saver Accounts (FHSAs) could become more appealing to first home owners following proposed changes released this week. The draft legislation announced by the deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan offers more concessions that will ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2010
Australian stocks were higher at noon, with strength coming from the resources sector, offset by weakness among the big banks. At 1200 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 8.8 points, or 0.19 per cent, at 4,695.6 points, while the broader All ...

Going global with Threadneedle

JOHN MCDULING  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2010
Australian investors should not fear the effects of rising currency on their international portfolios, according to a London based fund manager. "Don't assume that with a strengthening local currency you are going to be worse off investing internationally. ...

ASIC super expert joins ASFA

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2010
ASFA has hired former ASIC senior executive superannuation leader, Louise du Pre-Alba, as its new director of policy. Du Pre-Alba was previously head of super at ASIC and will take up her role immediately on a part-time basis, before working full-time ...