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No fear no greed

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAR 2012
... lotta steel. And to attest to his bullish - yes bullish - outlook, Ian also stated that the company has not "slowed down" plans to increase capacity. Now about that other headline where Aberdeen Asset Management strategist Peter Elston talked about getting ...

Australia's Apple

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAR 2012
... pay dividends of US$2.65 a share to its shareholders in the period starting 1 July. Tim also announced that the company plans to buy back US$10 billion worth of stocks. This announcement has now made Apple not only a growth stock but an income player ...

BT Insurance upgrades offer

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2012
BT Insurance has upgraded its BT Protection Plans offering for better coverage for high net worth individuals, income protection and flexible application processes. After reviewing external adviser input for 12 months, BT Insurance has launched its ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2012
... Retailer David Jones was in a trading halt amid speculation about the retailer's first half financial results and future plans to be announced on Wednesday. David Jones last traded at $2.73. Agribusiness Elders was in a trading halt as it awaited the ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2012
... news, Fortescue Metals Group will raise $US1 billion ($A954.29 million) through a bond issue to fund its major expansion plans. Fortescue shares were up eight cents, or 1.4 per cent, at $5.85. Property developer Stockland has expanded its on-market buyback ...

ASIC tackles platform industry

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAR 2012
... is set to review its regulatory approach to platforms as part of its broader shake-up of the financial services industry. Plans include a requirement that platform operators disclose how they choose financial products for their investment menus. The ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2012
... over the next three years as part of a restructure of its CGU business. Qantas shares fell five cents to $1.675 after its plans for a new premium airline in Asia were put in jeopardy with talks with Malaysia Airlines ending without a deal. Shares in ...

Wealthtrac signals expansion

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2012
Independent superannuation and investment platform provider Wealthtrac has signalled plans for expansion and diversification on the strength of increased FUM. "Since July 2011, Wealthtrac increased its FUM by over 10%. In a market that fell by 10% ...

Franklin Templeton plans retail growth

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2012
Franklin Templeton Investments plans to significantly expand its retail presence in Australia this year, potentially through platforms, dealer groups and new appointments. The Australian arm of the global Franklin Templeton Group currently manages around ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAR 2012
... its stake in insurance group Tower. Pumpkin Patch rose after the children's clothing retailer announced global expansion plans. The NZX 50 Index rose 13.99 points, or 0.4 per cent, to 3,401.83, the highest close since early August. Within the index ...