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NAB takeover of AMP a risk to BT if executed well: BT

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2003
... operation." Mr Clarke said BT had a remarkable year in relation to the outflows and criticism and cynicism that accompanied Westpac's announcement of its purchase of BT. He said BT was now in a position where it was well and truly on a successful path ...

Afternoon market wrap: Shares gain ground

WITH AAP  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2003
... $17.12, while Commonwealth Bank of Australia rose 12 cents to $27.92 and National Australia Bank gained two cents to $29.33. Westpac, which traded ex-dividend, dipped 33 cents to $15.67. Stock Move Price AMP -0.090 5.960 ANZ Bank +0.270 17.120 BHPBilton ...

Midday market wrap: Local shares climb after gains overnight in US

WITH AAP  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2003
... Australia Bank was up 26 cents at $29.57, ANZ added 19 cents to $17.04 and Commonwealth Bank rose 14 cents to $27.94. Westpac went against the trend, shedding 30 cents or nearly two per cent to $15.70. Among other financial stocks, AMP lost eight cents ...

Treasury warns on global recovery

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2003
... survey indicated the economy would grow even faster than expected in the first half of next year. The growth rate of the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index of Economic Activity, which indicates the likely pace of economic activity six to nine ...

Afternoon market wrap: Australian shares close higher

WITH AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2003
... or 2.02 per cent to $29.31. Commonwealth Bank of Australia rose 20 cents to $27.80, ANZ gained 18 cents to $16.85 and Westpac Banking Corp increased 12 cents to $16.00. Mr Halliday said another key influence on the market was the gold price, which hit ...

Economic indicator pointing to stronger growth momentum

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2003
... its long term trend rate in September, pointing to a stronger growth momentum in the first half of 2004, according to Westpac. The annualised growth rate of the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index of Economic Activity, which indicates the likely ...

Afternoon market wrap: shares closed mixed

WITH AAP  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2003
The slide in the Australian share market closed mixed today, supported by stronger banking stocks, as the Australian dollar slipped back. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed one point higher at 3175.4, but the all ordinaries index gave up three points ...

Afternoon market wrap: Stronger dollar drives shares lower

The Australian share market continued its retreat today as the aggressive local currency battered shares in resources and companies dependent on overseas earnings. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed 27.4 points lower at 3174.4 while the all ordinaries ...

Afternoon Market Wrap: All Ords close lower while $A pushes past US 72 cents

... play, pushing down banks and having an added impact on resources, Mr Pervan said. ANZ closed down 18 cents to $16.32, Westpac finished the day 17 cents lower at $15.93 while the National Australia Bank fell 25 cents to $29.63 and the Commonwealth Bank ...

Afternoon market wrap: Australian shares close firmer

WITH AAP  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2003
The Australian share market closed firmer today supported by strong resources and banking sectors. ABN Amro Morgans client adviser Margaret Morrissey said strong base metal prices overnight and a perception that banks have been oversold recently helped ...