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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2009
... lost 16.6 points, or 0.47 per cent, to 3504.54. TOKYO - The Nikkei average hit its highest close in 10 months, buoyed by stronger-than-expected US jobs data and a report that Mitsubishi Chemical was in talks to acquire resin maker Mitsubishi Rayon. The ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2009
... Inc and West Australian Newspapers Holdings Ltd report annual results. On Thursday, the Australian sharemarket closed stronger, pulled up by the resource and financial sectors after better than expected unemployment data and a re-rating of banking stocks. ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2009
... and Dealers mining forum will be held in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. The Australian share market closed moderately stronger on Monday, led by the banks amid quiet trading on a bank holiday in NSW and the ACT. The S&P/ASX 200 index was 19.4 points ...

Telstra Super fights fraud through tech

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 3 AUG 2009
New security questions and stronger member protection - the $9 billion Telstra Super is combating fraud by implementing tougher technology barriers to make its transaction services safer for members. According to a media statement, Telstra Super's member ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2009
... sharemarket posted its eighth consecutive close above 4000 points, spurred on by financial stocks and the continuing run of stronger investor sentiment. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 29.9 points, or 0.72 per cent, at 4169.5 points, while the ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2009
The Australian sharemarket was stronger at noon after a marginally positive lead from Wall Street, with banks and resources leading the charge. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 23.1 points, or 0.56 per cent, at 4162.7 points while ...

CalPERS portfolio drops 23pc

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2009
... investments to meet our present liabilities, so we are in a good position to ride out the current downturn and come out stronger," he said. In response to the drop in value, the fund has revised the pension's asset allocation to ensure it is flexible ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2009
... gains on Monday as a rebound at the end of a calm session helped the market retain momentum from a two-week rally. A stronger-than-expected report on new home sales offered further evidence of economic recovery, helping the market overcome early profit ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2009
... amount of green stuff around, which we like on the market map. "The materials sector is quite good." The major miners were stronger, with Rio Tinto up 50 cents at $55.42 and rival BHP Billiton up 59 cents at $36.78. BHP Billiton has reported a "solid" ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2009
... that market rose for a sixth trading day in a row at the open was gladden any stockbroker's heart. The major miners were stronger, with Rio Tinto up $1.40, or 2.62 per cent, at $54.80 and rival BHP Billiton up 21 cents at $36.21. Locally, the banks were ...