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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
The Australian market looks set to open slightly higher, on hopes Greece will finally secure a massive bailout allowing the debt-crippled country to avoid defaulting on its debts. At 0800 AEDT on Tuesday, the March share price index futures contract ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012
Australian stocks were more than one per cent higher at noon, with the energy and resources sector leading the broader market higher. A firmer oil price during weekend offshore trading, as well as news China had lowered its reserve banking requirements ...

AustralianSuper creates Asian footprint

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012
In a bid to increase its Asian asset allocation and on-the-ground expertise, AustralianSuper has appointed Stephen Joske to the newly-created role of senior manager, Asia, where he will oversee investment strategy. In this Beijing-based role, Joske ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012
The Australian dollar is higher after the Chinese central bank announced it will take action to stimulate its economy. At 0700 AEDT on Monday, the Australian dollar was trading at 107.82 US cents, up from 107.77 cents on Friday. Since 1700 AEDT on Friday ...

All Greeced out

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012

Dam Aussie

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2012
Yippee ka yay! Nothing like a good dose of the good stuff to make one forget the bad, doesn't it? Nah, I'm not taking the "stuff" that I think you think I'm taking. I refer to the eco updates released out of America last night. They were all better ...

GM shuts down DB fund

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2012
General Motors has bowed to the inevitable and announced it will shut its defined benefit pension fund and move salaried employees into the company's accumulation 401(k) scheme, citing balance sheet risk. The car manufacturing world heavy weight got ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2012
The Australian market looks set to open lower, following Wall Street's lead as some countries have strong doubts over whether a second massive bailout can actually save Greece. At 0815 AEDT on Thursday, the March share price index futures contract was ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2012
The Australian dollar has moved slightly higher as markets continue to react positively to the Greek parliament's passage of fresh austerity measures. The Australian market looks set to open flat despite a positive lead from Wall Street after Greek ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2012
The Australian market looks set to open higher following positive moves on Wall Street and most European markets after Greek ministers tentatively agreed on austerity measures needed for a 130-billion-euro ($A160 billion) bailout package. At 0825 AEDT ...