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Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2011
Australian shares remained around four per cent lower at noon as fears of a new global economic crisis gripped the local market. At 1200 AEST on Friday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 168.7 points, or 3.94 per cent, at 4,107.8 while the broader ...

SMSFs stockpiling cash, weighted to banks

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2011
Self-managed super funds have been stockpiling cash in the three months to June reflecting a cautious attitude to the stockmarket among trustees, a new survey has said. Cash holdings for the 1600 SMSFs administered by self-managed super administration ...

Improved governance called for all round

ALISON BEVEGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2011
Several large superannuation funds last week demanded improved corporate governance in the wake of the News Corporation scandal, but both the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Australian Institute of Company Directors have said the ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2011
The Australian share market was higher at noon as the US moved closer to breaking its debt-ceiling stalemate. At 1200 AEST on Wednesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 74.8 points higher, by 1.67 per cent, at 4,542.9 while the broader All Ordinaries ...

Fidelity sees market ripe for growth investments

MATT WOODINGTON  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2011
Fidelity's growth at a reasonable price (GARP) fund was the only manager in its peer group to retain a five star rating from Standard & Poor's fund services and portfolio manager Paul Taylor is optimistic that good value remains in the market. As part ...

Market Wrap -Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2011
The Australian share market was expected to open stronger after a resurgence on Wall Street overnight as fears eased over Greece's debt crisis. At 0710 AEST, the September share price index futures contract was up 49 points at 4,491. In economic news ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2011
Australian shares have opened lower again after a fourth consecutive fall on Wall Street due to concerns about ongoing economic weakness. At 1015 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 23.2 points, or 0.51 per cent, at 4,545.9, and the broader ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2011
Disappointing US jobs data and lower base metals prices dragged the Australian share market lower in opening trade, with all sectors of the local market losing ground. At 1013 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 20.5 points lower at 4562.6, while ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2011
The Australian stock market bounced back from early losses to be higher at noon, with stocks in the materials and retail sectors leading the gains. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 16.9 points, or 0.36 per cent, at 4,677.1, while ...

Charter Hall lands $266m Woolworths portfolio

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2011
Charter Hall has acquired a $266 million share in the Woolworths portfolio, with strong interest generated from institutional investors, private investors and syndicators. The listed property group secured eight of the properties available within the ...