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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2009

... exchanges recorded strong gains with investors in a buying mood as the first half of the year winds down ahead of key US data later in the week. London's FTSE 100 index climbed 53.02 points, or 1.25 per cent, to close at 4,294.03 points, gaining strength ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | MONDAY, 22 JUN 2009

... 1,827.47. LONDON - European stock markets closed higher on Friday, with sentiment more positive after better-than-expected US data helped ease concerns over the economic outlook. The London FTSE 100 index added 65.07 points, or 1.52 per cent, to 4,345.93 ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2009

... 906.83. LONDON - Europe's main markets closed lower as an uncertain start on Wall Street provided no lead following mixed US data. In London, the FTSE 100 index finished down 28.69 points, or 0.65 per cent, to 4,387.54 points. FRANKFURT - Germany's DAX ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | MONDAY, 18 MAY 2009

... Street's main indexes. LONDON - European stock markets closed mixed, helped off lows by early gains on Wall Street as US data offset news of a record slump in the eurozone economy. Dealers said that after a volatile, choppy week, investors remained cautious ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP | FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2009

... 1.04 per cent, to 893.07. LONDON - Global stock markets were volatile and mixed as another dose of weaker-than-expected US data raised fresh doubts about the prospect of an early end to the worst economic slump in decades. However, a technical rebound ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2009

... 883.92. LONDON - European stock markets closed lower, extending losses on heavy profit-taking after weaker-than-expected US data dented investor hopes that the worst of the global slump is over. In London, the FTSE 100 index of leading shares closed ...

Main Street versus Wall Street

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2009

... the colour of money (the US dollar). Luck of the Irish. Think it was more than this for last night there was tangible US data showing that the housing sector might -- repeat might -- be healing. The US Commerce Department reported that housing starts ...

GFC in a fortnight

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 2 MAR 2009

... capture the drama cum horror story that is being played out all around the world over the course of nearly two years. Fresh US data released revealed that building permits, new and existing home sales and house prices still have to find a bottom. These ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2009

... cent, to 1,515.05. LONDON - World stock markets rallied on Wednesday as investors took their cue from better-than-expected US data, with some analysts sensing resilience in hard times for the world's biggest economy. London's FTSE 100 index rose 64.14 ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2009

... deepening recession. LONDON - European stock markets surged more than three per cent Monday, boosted by better-than-expected US data and by banking shares as investors took heart from positive news from the Barclays group. The London FTSE 100 index gained ...

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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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