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Wealth gap narrows in China

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2012
... providing the rest of the balance, said Bob Van Munster, Tyndall Asset Management's intrinsic value equities head. High-speed rail networks as well as other infrastructure investments in China are expected to contribute to growth sustainability, by narrowing ...

Quality could replace China volume-play

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 25 OCT 2012
... there was difficulty attracting business talent away from the economic beacon of Shanghai, "but now with the road, and the rail lines, it is getting better." Housed in a factory in Taicang, are high-end machines owned by German component makers EGO. ...

Big infrastructure underscores China growth

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2012
... infrastructure projects that facilitate rapid urbanisation are playing a major role in reshaping China's economy. China's high-speed rail network contributes to growth sustainability by narrowing economic disparities, and this creates opportunities for ...

CFSGAM bullish on listed infrastructure

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 OCT 2012
... infrastructure assets that can deliver a mix of strong capital growth and inflation-protected income include roads, airports, ports, rail, utilities, energy pipelines and storage, communication towers and satellites. However, what's most important for ...

More innovation needed on 'demand side' infra opps: ASFA

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2012
... debate about alternatives to investment in transport infrastructure, the temptation is often to simply look at another road or rail project to address supply-side demand related to the congestion in Australia's capital cities. Yet, as ASFA's director ...

New CEO for Sydney de-sal after June refinance

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 7 SEP 2012
... the assessment, regulation and approval of more than $70 billion in Queensland-based projects spanning coal, gas, water, rail, power and tourism. Prior to that he was chief executive of WaterSecure, a Queensland-based Statutory Authority that owned the ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAY 2012
... $US1,648.50 per fine ounce, down $US7.56 from Wednesday's local close of $US1,656.06 per ounce. In other news, ports and rail operator Asciano said it expected earnings for the second half of calendar 2012 to come in above the prior year. Asciano was ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 20 APR 2012
... cent, at $3.68. Bradken made a significant cut to its full year profit guidance due to increased costs and lower sales in its rail division. Its shares were down 76 cents, or nine per cent, at $7.70. Insurer and financial services firm AMP was another ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 2 APR 2012
... grocery wholesaler's shares entered a trading halt on Friday ahead of finalisation of the charges. Metcash shares were $4.30. Rail operator QR National has increased its ownership stake in a Sydney site where a large freight centre is set to be built. ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAR 2012
... "Without growth, risk assets, generally, struggle so we saw commodities come off quite a bit overnight." In equities news, rail operator QR National's stocks have plunged after it cut its forecasts for full year earnings due to ongoing industrial action ...