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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2011
The Australian share market was expected to open stronger today, despite the absence of leads from offshore trading overnight. At 0702 AEST, the September share price index futures contract was up 18 points at 4,614. In economics news on Tuesday, the ...

Insurers face up to harsh environment

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 4 JUL 2011
Suncorp said it is satisfied with recent reinsurance negotiations and maintained its margin forecast despite being hit by increased costs due to a shift in Australia's risk profile. The international reinsurance market has seen enough natural disasters ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 4 JUL 2011
Australian stocks were higher at noon amid broad based gains led by information technology and industrial-linked companies. A positive day for ASX-listed airlines also buoyed the local bourse. At 1208 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 30.6 ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 4 JUL 2011
Australian shares are set for a strong start to a week full of economic news after Wall Street rose on promising signs from the US manufacturing industry. At 0627 AEST, the local September share price index futures contract is up 48 points at 4,634 ...

Merged LGsuper fund born today

ALISON BEVEGE  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2011
Today marks the first official day of LGsuper and City Super as a merged entity. The superannuation funds combined last night to form the third largest super fund in Queensland with $6 billion in funds under management and almost 100,000 members, LGsuper ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2011
The Australian dollar was softer at noon, as weak Chinese manufacturing data offset lingering positive sentiment over the Greek austerity vote. At 1200 AEST, the Australian dollar was trading at 106.91 US cents, down from 107.40 US cents on Thursday. ...

Strong cash flow doubles Countplus dividend

ALISON BEVEGE  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2011
Strong cash flow at growing financial services group Countplus has underpinned a maiden dividend which is double that of forecasts, it announced to the stock exchange today. The 4c dividend announcement comes as the group continues its strategy of buying ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2011
The Australian share market is likely to open stronger for the fourth successive day, following more rallies overnight as the Greek parliament confirmed its austerity drive. At 0715 AEST, the September share price index futures contract was up 19 points ...

Equipsuper clears merger hurdle with Vision

ALISON BEVEGE  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2011
The merger of Vision Super and Equipsuper will continue after the two funds cleared a major obstacle that delayed the deal to 2012. The merger hit a roadblock on May 25 when trouble arose around the merging of Vision Super's pooled super trust, Equipsuper ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2011
The Australian stock market was firmer at noon, on track to post a third straight day of gains, with the healthcare and industrials sector leading the broader market higher. At 1206 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 37.6 points, or 0.83 per ...