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A sign from the holy spirit?

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 11 JUL 2014

... reports that, "The cost of insuring senior financial debt in Europe rose for a fifth day. The Markit iTraxx Financial Index of credit-default swaps on 25 European banks and insurers rose 4.5 basis points to 73.5, the highest since May 27, according to ...

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AAP | MONDAY, 7 JUL 2014

... 0.20 per cent to 10,009.08 points, while the CAC 40 in Paris fell 0.47 per cent to 4,468.98 points. London's FTSE 100 index of top companies ending largely flat at 6,866.05 points, compared to Thursday's closing levels. The euro fell to $US1.3597, down ...

So good but for the wrong spin

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 2 JUL 2014

... not for the reasons a great many commentariats have imagined them to be. Bloomberg's report serves as a template: "An index of U.S. factory output was little changed near a five-month high, boosting confidence in the world's largest economy and fueling ...

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AAP | TUESDAY, 1 JUL 2014

... Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) makes its monthly interest rate decision. The central bank is also due to release its index of commodity prices for June. The Dun and Bradstreet business expectations survey is due out, as is the Australian Industry Group's ...

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AAP | THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2014

... Bouygues. LONDON - European stock markets ended mixed with blockbuster takeover bids dominating the news. London's FTSE 100 index of top companies climbed 0.25 per cent on Friday to 6,825.20 points, but Frankfurt's DAX 30 slid 0.17 per cent to 9,987.24 ...

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AAP | FRIDAY, 20 JUN 2014

... to 4,359. The Labor Department reported initial jobless claims fell by 6,000 last week, while the Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators rose 0.5 per cent in May. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama offered up to 300 US advisers to train ...

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AAP | WEDNESDAY, 18 JUN 2014

... meeting, while fears that violence in Iraq could disrupt energy supplies still weighed on sentiment. London's FTSE 100 index of top companies rose 0.18 per cent compared with Monday's closing level to close at 6,766.77 points. Frankfurt's DAX 30 added ...

Market wrap

AAP | MONDAY, 16 JUN 2014

... closed in the red, with airlines hit hard by higher oil prices caused by spreading unrest in Iraq. London's FTSE 100 index of top companies sank 0.95 per cent to close at 6,777.85 points, weighed down also after Bank of England governor Mark Carney hinted ...

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AAP | FRIDAY, 13 JUN 2014

... were narrowly mixed as disappointing US retail sales and unemployment data failed to lift sentiment. London's FTSE 100 index of top companies edged up 0.06 per cent to 6,843.11 points, while Frankfurt's DAX 30 shed 0.11 per cent to 9,938.70 points, and ...

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Praemium's new leadership toughens earnings yardstick

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Praemium's new leadership will be keeping a close eye on costs, with new chief executive Denis Orrock noting he will make sure the technology upgrade underway translates into stronger earnings and better returns for shareholders.

Australian Ethical FUM drops by $70m

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Australian Ethical saw a net outflow of $100 million in its investment business in the first quarter of the financial year.

Perennial expands wholesale offer for pre-IPOs

MATTHEW WAI

Perennial Partners is launching a new strategy for wholesale investors to capitalise on global pre-IPO opportunities, requiring a minimum investment of $100,000.

Macquarie wealth investment chief to depart

MATTHEW WAI

Macquarie chief investment officer for wealth will take on a new role at a New Zealand-based investment management firm after serving in the position for close to three years.

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