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Money changes hands

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 29 FEB 2008
The surging Australian dollar due to the collapse in the greenback is quickening the pace of the US's economic fall and pointing to looming revisions in how we manage the global currency system. Illustrating the concerns, an online poll on the Fat Prophets ...

Financial techs eye Microsoft code

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 FEB 2008
Financial technology providers are looking to take advantage of Microsoft's decision to publish the operating code of some of its leading products. Steve Ballmer, Microsoft chief executive, said the decision to publish the code was aimed at increasing ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 5 FEB 2008
The Australian share market is expected to open lower following declines in US stocks overnight. In London, base metal prices mostly were weaker. At 0646 AEDT on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the March share price index futures contract was down 72 points ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 4 FEB 2008
The Australian share market was up almost two per cent at noon following a strong start to morning trade, after the US capped off its best week in five years on Friday and speculation mounted over the future of market leader Rio Tinto Ltd. At 1207 AEDT ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 4 FEB 2008
The Australian share market is expected to open higher following a strong lead from Wall Street. In London, base metal prices were mostly weaker. At 0717 AEDT on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the March share price index futures contract was up 202 points ...

Syncsoft reboots with Microsoft

IT developer Syncsoft plans to outgun its rivals by creating a software platform for super funds and unit trusts based on Microsoft technology not even available to the market just yet. Syncsoft claims it is set to revolutionise the superannuation and ...

Zenith rates local NY fund replica 'Highly Recommended'

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2007
Zenith has rated US-based New York Venture Fund replica AFM Davis Value Trust 'Highly Recommended'. The fund is an unhedged US dollar denominated trust with shares in large cap companies like Amex, Citigroup, Berkshire Hathaway, Kraft, AIG, Microsoft  ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2007
The local bourse is expected to enjoy a rollicking good start to the day, inspired by strong base metal prices and the record close on Wall Street. At 0817 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the September share price index was up 21 points to 6405. ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 21 MAY 2007
The Australian market is expected to open with sharp gains, after a record close on Wall Street on Friday and stronger base metal prices. In corporate news today, investment firm HGL Ltd posts first half results and law firm Slater & Gordon Ltd is due ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 7 MAY 2007
The Australian share market is expected to continue on its upward path today after US stocks performed strongly on Friday and commodity prices rose. At 0808 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June share price index contract was trading up 16 points ...