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APEC will seek to exorcise the failures of WTO Cancun

... practical benefits to businesses in the region. In the context of a more uncertain region, shaken by crises such as terrorism and SARS, and in light of developments in Cancun, APEC cannot afford to become complacent. APEC must strive to be more flexible ...

Budget under pressure: Abbott

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2003

... federal Budget was under considerable pressure, Health Minister Tony Abbott said today. He said the ongoing fight against terrorism and renewing programs had put demands on this year's Budget. "My understanding is that this year's Budget is going to ...

Afternoon market wrap: All Ordinaries trail lower

... or 2.94% as technology stocks reacted badly to a video tape of Al Qaeda supremo Osma bin Laden and renewed fears of terrorism gripped markets on the second anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the US. Meanwhile, the Australian Bureau of Statistics ...

Morning market wrap: Power blackout hits US share price futures, supports bonds

... futures lower after the close of the regular trading session. US bond yields also fell sharply with the blackout, although terrorism has been ruled out as a cause of the power cuts. Earlier in the day, President Bush announced alleged terrorist 'Hambali' ...

Overseas visitor arrivals dips 3% in May, primarily due to SARS: ABS

... atypical pneumonia that had affected several Asian countries and Canada, and overseas geopolitical issues, such as war and terrorism.

Midday market wrap: All Ords rises, Costello warns on war costs

... price of $1.50 to $2.00 for the 1.057 billion shares. Qantas share price recovered slightly today despite the threats of terrorism and rising fuel prices. In the financial services sector AMP shares retreated back below $7.00, trading down to $6.94. ...

Qantas shares plummet as Dixon warns investors on profits

... incur on its profit projections for 2003. "We cautioned at the time, however, that if tensions continued around Iraq and terrorism, bookings could deteriorate further, and in such an environment, our profit would become more difficult to achieve," said ...

Midday market wrap: All Ords continues downward slide

... several other currencies around the world. A combination of rising oil prices, lower passenger traffic and fears of sky terrorism added to the worries of the troubled international aviation industry. Qantas shares initially traded lower but recovered ...

Morning market wrap: US shares slump, bomb hits Philippines

... deaths. Both were stark reminders to investors of the sluggish mood of the US market and the continued global threat of terrorism. The Dow Jones index finished 132.99 points lower at 7704.87, adding to earlier global equity losses as the FTSE finished ...

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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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