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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2011
NEW YORK - US stocks got a boost Thursday despite poor domestic economic data after major central banks joined hands to ensure US dollar liquidity to Europe's embattled banks. In positive territory for the fourth day in a row, the Dow Jones Industrial ...

Damned to default

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2011
Seen on Bloomberg this morning: "Greece Default Risk Jumps to 98%" (over the next five years). Duh! I don't know what financial markets have been smoking but as far I'm concerned Greek's been cactus ever since it's debt-to-GDP ratio hit 140% and real ...

ASIC warns CFOs after Westpoint sentencing

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2011
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission reminded the industry of its legal responsibilities after former Westpoint chief financial officer Graeme Rundle received an 18-month suspended sentence. Rundle, found guilty of two counts of making ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2011
Australian shares were higher at noon, building on gains from early trade, with the materials and financials sectors leading the market. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 73 points, or 1.8 per cent, at 4,148.5, while the broader All ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2011
Australian shares were weaker at noon, extending losses from early trade as disappointing US jobs data continued to take its toll on stocks. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 88.6 points, or 2.1 per cent, at 4,154.3 points, while the broader All ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 30 AUG 2011
Australian stocks were firmer at noon as the big banks and miners led the broader market higher in quiet conditions. At 1210 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 29.6 points, or 0.69 per cent, at 4,292.9, while the broader All Ordinaries index ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2011
The Australian share market was higher at noon, but gains fell back from the open as investors awaited firmer direction from a global meeting of central bankers after the market closes on Friday. At 1200 AEST on Wednesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index ...

Advance embarks on multi-blend approach

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2011
Advance Asset Management has launched two new funds and reshaped another to maximise its multi-blend approach in alternatives, Asian shares and cash, while getting ahead of competitors by conforming to new regulations. Launched yesterday to direct investors ...

Fed policy options galore

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2011
Ok folks, just a few more sleepless nights then perhaps we can all rest easy and enjoy the next ride up in the equity markets. Big Benny is due to speak at Jackson Hole in front of other central bankers on the 26th - yup, that's three days from now. ...

AMP Capital wins UK pension fund mandate

ALISON BEVEGE  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2011