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Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 10 APR 2012
The Australian sharemarket has opened one per cent lower as investors reacted to weak US jobs figures released at the start of easter break. At 1016 AEST on Tuesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 40.1 points, or 0.93 per cent, at 4,279.7 ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 24 JAN 2012
... 3,338.42. HONG KONG - The Asian markets were closed for the Lunar New Year. WELLINGTON - Trading on the New Zealand sharemarket was even quieter than usual for a Monday, with trading rooms in Wellington closed for the annual anniversary holiday. The ...

Fund managers rate Aust equities

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2012
... structural changes such as changing consumer sentiment and the rise of internet technologies is also affecting the local sharemarket, according to Martin Conlon, head of Australian Equities, fund manager Schroders. In valuing Australian equities, Conlon ...

Investors looking backwards: Mercer

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2012
... which released its investment report ranking the best performing fund managers and sector results. The Australian sharemarket fell 11% in 2011, with Mercer finding it underperformed in global markets after rising 1.9% in the 2010 calendar year. In ranking ...

AMP enhances super products

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 8 DEC 2011
... year terms for selected retail and corporate super products where term deposits are currently available. "With the sharemarket volatility that investors have seen over recent times there has been increased demand for more conservative investments options. ...

Fund managers out-invest school kids

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2011
At this year's ASX Schools Sharemarket Games, the 60,000 participating school students showed that they have only half the skill of professionals investment managers. The results should come as welcome relief to managed funds investors throughout Australia ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2011
The Australian sharemarket has continued to weaken for the sixth consecutive day, in line with losses on European markets. At noon the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 52 points, or 1.3 per cent, at 4,000, while the broader All Ordinaries index was ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2011
... Care, Sundance Resources and Retail Food Group hold annual general meetings. In Australia, the market on Thursday the sharemarket has closed weaker for the fifth consecutive day at a seven-week low with investors staying away or moving their money to ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2011
The Australian sharemarket was flat at noon after four consecutive days of losses with investors nervous following a steady stream of bad news. At 1230 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up nine points, or 0.22 per cent, at 4,060, while the broader ...

Macquarie Specialist Investments launches Macquarie Step

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 14 NOV 2011
... invested in cash but now looking for the potential to receive improved returns. Macquarie Step gives investors access to sharemarket growth opportunities and 100 per cent capital protection at maturity, featuring regular investment offers throughout ...