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Market wrap AM

AAP | MONDAY, 8 OCT 2012

... 35 index increased by 1.81 per cent to 7,954.40 points despite lingering concern over a potential bailout of debt-ridden Spain. HONG KONG - Asian markets rose after more upbeat US data, while European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi reassured dealers ...

Market Wrap

AAP | THURSDAY, 4 OCT 2012

... personal computers. LONDON - European stock markets wavered with traders on edge amid heated speculation over a bailout for Spain and ahead of a policy meeting at the ECB. London's FTSE 100 index of top companies rose 0.28 per cent to 5825.81 points ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 3 OCT 2012

SYDNEY - The Australian market is set to open higher despite weakness on overseas markets after Spain said it was not preparing a request for a bailout loan. Investors have been anticipating that the Spanish government would ask for help for nearly ...

Spanish fly

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 3 OCT 2012

... markets last week. But alas and woe is us, we have to play the "would they, would they not" game once again - this time with Spain. From what I know, the Spanish fly is supposed to be a stimulant (not that I use or need one) but for our purposes, Spain's ...

Green lights on green shoots

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 2 OCT 2012

... the European Union and Asia" (mainly, China, Japan, Vietnam and Taiwan). Just ask the Wall Street Journal. It printed that Spain would miss its budget targets - yes, target with an s. According to WSJ, it re-stated it 2011 budget deficit to 9.44% of ...

Market Wrap

AAP | FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2012

... domestic product in 2013, from 6.3 per cent this year. Commonwealth Securities market analyst Steven Daghlian said while Spain's budget had been well received in the US, Australian investors were still wary of how Spain, Europe's fourth biggest economy ...

Spanish austerity and Chinese take-away

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2012

Ole, ole, ole! Spain's request for bailout is in the mail. This is the message that prompted a turnaround in equity markets in America and Europe overnight following the Spanish government's announcement of its 2013 budget that aims to cut the deficit ...

Market wrap AM

AAP | FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2012

The Australian market is set to open slightly higher after world markets reacted positively to the release of Spain's 2013 budget supporting its austerity measures. At 0813 AEST on Thursday, the December share price index futures contract was up two ...

Market Wrap

AAP | THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2012

Australian stocks have opened weaker for the fourth successive day as concerns that Spain could seek a bail-out hit resource equities. At 1015 AEST on Thursday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 14.6 points, or 0.33 per cent, at 4,347.0 points ...

The pain in Spain does not fall mainly on the plain

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2012

... purchases" and threatens the Fed's credibility. Yup, Charlie was talking down the latest QE. And that region is Catalonia - Spain's largest region and the most indebted. According to 'Business Insider', Catalonia accounts for "18.7% of Spain's total ...

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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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