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Afternoon market wrap: All ordinaries up

... economy is expected to be buoyed by strong consumer confidence in the wake of the decisive coalition military campaign in Iraq. Telstra has announced growth in its underlying sales profits and AMP shares have surged by 5% to two month highs. Meanwhile ...

Morning market wrap: Dow Jones steadies after Wednesday falls

... as energy stocks were dragged lower by falling oil prices. Crude prices fell by $1.39 to $27.80 per barrel as the war in Iraq came to a conclusion in the streets of Baghdad and industry observers indicated that the market could now be oversupplied. All ...

ACCC to block Qantas-Air New Zealand deal

... 2002/2003," Fels said. The news is a fresh blow to Qantas, already reeling from a downturn in bookings due to the war in Iraq and the SARS crisis. It announced jobs cuts of 1,000 yesterday.

ANZ predicts 4% Australian economic growth in 2004

... also said global economic risks will remain on the downside for 2003, while a military victory by the US and its allies in Iraq could lead to more stable financial markets, and the oil price will be at US$26-27 ($43) and the Australian dollar will appreciate ...

Morning market wrap: US shares fall as war nears conclusion

Shares in the US fell overnight as any boost from the toppling of Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq was replaced by caution ahead of the start of the US quarterly reporting season. The index gave up 100.98 points, reflecting the negative sentiment in ...

Afternoon market wrap: Heavyweight pummels index lower

... mirrored globally as longer term economic fears overrode the psychological boost from the speedy conclusion of the war against Iraq, All Ordinaries: 2904.70 (-11.00) Dow Jones: 8197.94 (-100.98) NASDAQ: 1356.74 (-26.20) FTSE-100: 3861.40 (-7.40) Hang ...

Midday market wrap: Air New Zealand loses 3.5% after ACCC verdict

... moved $0.04 higher to $3.11. Shares in the US fell overnight as any boost from the toppling of Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq was replaced by caution ahead of the start of the US quarterly reporting season. The index gave up 100.98 points, reflecting ...

Qantas to cut 1,000 jobs by June 30

... would reduce its staff by 1,000 employees between now and June 30 as it reacts to lower passenger numbers due to the war in Iraq, the outbreak of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and prevailing economic conditions. Qantas chief executive ...

Morning market wrap: Spectre of peace hangs over market

With the war in Iraq apparently moving rapidly to its conclusion US shares were running out of steam, as investors were no longer able to point to positive screen headlines as a reason for stronger sentiment. Instead, economic realities in a post-war ...

Hedge funds underperform broader indices in March: Hennessee

... we are still in a trader's market, stock picking for long and short positions is becoming more fundamentally driven as the Iraq war moves towards a visible conclusion," Gradante said.

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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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