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AAP | FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2015

... moves in the Swiss franc overnight - that's the talk of all the trading desks," CMC Markets market strategist Michael McCarthy said. "But I think as we work through the day, we'll realise the implications for Australia are neutral to slightly positive." ...

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AAP | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2014

... Australian share market is lower, pulled back by the big miners and oil stocks. CMC Markets chief market strategist Michael McCarthy said energy stocks were under real pressure as crude oil prices sank to a fresh five-year low on worries about a supply ...

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AAP | THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2014

... have had a positive impact on trading but they are having little effect," CMC Markets chief market strategist Michael McCarthy said. "Overseas influences are the real drivers of our market today." Banks and consumer staples stocks are making strong gains. ...

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AAP | MONDAY, 10 NOV 2014

... Australian share market is lower as investors sell out of the major banks. CMC markets chief market strategist Michael McCarthy said Westpac, which was trading ex-dividend on Monday, was the biggest drag on the bourse. "Bank ex-dividends are part of ...

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AAP | FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2014

... at noon as investors continue to buy shares with high returns, particularly the big banks. CMC Markets analyst Michael McCarthy said some investors were buying because they believe weak global growth prospects mean stimulus from the European Central ...

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AAP | THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2014

... construction figures and confirmation of the first ebola case in the country. But CMC chief market strategist Michael McCarthy said the market could repeat its Wednesday performance, starr sharply lower and end higher. "Yesterday, we saw an extraordinary ...

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AAP | THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2014

... remembered how ineffective the action by European policymakers had been so far, CMC Markets chief market strategist Michael McCarthy said. "We have essentially defied gravity the last few days despite some pullbacks in the region but are having a little ...

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AAP | TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2014

... chair Janet Yellen's commitment on Friday to keeping interest rates low. CMC Markets chief market strategist Michael McCarthy said the joy was flowing through to local investors at the open. "There's a positive impulse in sharemarkets around the globe ...

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AAP | TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2014

... Australian stock market is higher, following strong leads from the US and Europe. CMC markets chief market strategist Michael McCarthy said an engaging of concerns over the situation in Ukraine had helped boost global market sentiment. Wall Street's ...

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AAP | FRIDAY, 15 AUG 2014

... jobless claims increased but overall data continued to suggest an improving labour market. CMC Markets analyst Michael McCarthy said volumes were lighter and volatility was lower than earlier in the week, with few companies reporting on Friday. "It gives ...

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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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