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Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2011
... into next year, with gains in productivity to drive improved performance. CBA was up 14 cents at $49.46. Among the other banks, ANZ was the best-performing stock in the S&P/ASX20, up 1.32 per cent, or 28 cents, at $21.47. NAB was 10 cents firmer at $25.28 ...

Value has its risks in emerging markets

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2011
... longer-term issues need to be addressed. "Particularly, the government's fiscal credibility and the role of the public sector banks. Inflation is almost 7% and rising. Although driven by food and fuel, Brazil's tight labour market suggests inflation ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2011
... Macquarie Group posted the next largest decline, down three per cent, or 71 cents, at $23.29. In terms of the big retail banks, CBA was down three cents at $49.00, while NAB was up two cents at $25.21 and ANZ was 11 cents firmer at $21.13. The major ...

APRA: Investment world still clouded with uncertainty

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2011
... funds," said APRA chair John Laker. According to the report, overall, the industries regulated by APRA, which also include banks, credit unions, building societies, life insurance, general insurance and reinsurance companies, were in 'good shape' at ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2011
... unveiled a deal to tackle the region's debt crisis that would see Greece's bondholders take a loss on their investments, banks recapitalise and a bailout fund boosted. It also provided a fresh rescue package for Greece as long as it agreed to more austerity ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2011
... cents, or 2.5 per cent, higher at $13, while Woodside shares were 42 cents higher, or 1.16 per cent, at $36.62. The big four banks were all stronger, with Westpac the best performer, 63 cents, or 2.93 per cent better at $22.14. Commonwealth Bank found ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2011
... that." Last week, Europe put together a deal to wipe 100 billion euros ($A133.17 billion) off Greece's debt, strengthen banks and doubling the firepower of its bailout fund. In return, Greece must implement unpopular austerity measures. But this was ...

ANZ profit climbs 19% to $5.36 billion

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2011
... Marriott. "Overall the environment is more difficult, consumer and businesses are more cautious and new regulations for banks globally mean we have more capital costs. We need to manage our business tightly in these conditions," said Smith. ANZ has steadily ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2011
... inflation. China's leaders have since October last year raised interest rates five times and increased the amount of cash banks must keep in reserve, effectively restricting their lending capacity. WELLINGTON - Wellington closed 0.72 per cent, or 23.88 ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2011
... losing $2.13, or 3.08 per cent, to $67.08 and BHP Billiton giving up 88 cents, or 2.33 per cent, to $36.92. The big four banks were all weaker ahead of full year results from ANZ and Westpac this week. ANZ fell 37 cents, or 1.7 per cent, to $21.31, National ...