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AAP | THURSDAY, 11 JUL 2013

... slowdown in China. Data from the world's second largest economy showed exports unexpectedly fell 3.1 per cent in June, and imports fell 0.7 per cent. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 19.7 points, or 0.40 per cent, at 4,901.4 points, while the broader ...

Market Wrap

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2013

... is the materials sector - so that's BHP, Rio essentially," he said. Data from China showing an 0.7 per cent fall in its imports in June caused just a small dip for BHP and Rio. Both were about two per cent stronger, with BHP Billiton up 64 cents to $32.25 ...

Lotsa data but no game change (yet)

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 9 JUL 2013

... as evidenced by improving confidence surveys, declining unemployment and rising retail spending. The 1.7% increase in imports in May from up 1.2% in April not only underscores its domestic strength but also indicates that Germany is doing its part in ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2013

... at 4,855. In economic news on Wednesday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics releases May's international merchandise imports figures, while the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Indexes of Economic Activity is also due out. Nine Network chief executive ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2013

... continuing weakness: the deficit widened $US3.2 billion ($A3.29 billion) from March to $US40.3 billion on a rise in consumer imports and despite a fall in the bill for imported oil. LONDON - European stock markets rebounded to close higher as traders ...

Abenomics strengthens investment ties with Japan

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2013

... Japanese coast guard vessel, hostilities between the two Asian powers threatened to close the door on Japanese resource imports. However, within 48 hours of the incident, Julia Gillard pledged to meet Japan's vital industrial demand for rare earth metals ...

Market Wrap PM

AAP | THURSDAY, 16 MAY 2013

... takeover. In economic news on Thursday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics is due to release March international merchandise imports data.

Money, money, money

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2013

Market Wrap

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2013

... with 4,602 contracts traded. In economics news on Wednesday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics will release merchandise imports figures for March, while the Housing Industry Association is due to release its December quarter residential land report. ...

Market Wrap

AAP | THURSDAY, 11 APR 2013

... points to 2,226.13. China's customs agency said Wednesday exports climbed a below-forecast 10.0 per cent last month, and imports jumped a bigger-than-expected 14.1 per cent, while the country saw a trade deficit of $880 million. Economists had tipped ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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