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RBA to hike rates to 5.25 per cent next week: economists

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2003
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) would raise interest rates by another 0.25 per cent next week given the strengthening domestic and global picture, according to economists. The RBA lifted rates by 0.25 per cent to 5.00 per cent on November 5, saying ...

ING property trust transforms itself into 3rd largest on NZE

ING Property Trust has transformed itself into the third largest property trust on the New Zealand stock exchange by formalising a deal to buy $282.7 million worth of land and buildings. Trust unit-holders yesterday approved the purchase of 71 properties ...

InTech appoints prominent super expert to board of directors

InTech has appointed influential superannuation industry player Bruce Cook as a director to the InTech Board, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the asset consultant. During his time in the super industry Mr Cook has had a major impact ...

ANZ raises $3.4 billion in rights issue, bookbuild for shortfall

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2003
ANZ Banking Group Ltd said today its rights issue to help fund the acquisition of National Bank of New Zealand raised $3.4 billion. The bank had targeted $3.6 billion through the issue and the $200 million shortfall will be achieved through a bookbuild ...

Afternoon market wrap: Australian shares close mixed

WITH AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2003
The Australian share market ended mixed today, after a day of directionless and flat trading following a mixed performance in New York overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed marginally weaker, losing 0.6 of a point to close at 3191.4. But ...

Afternoon market wrap: shares close firmer

WITH AAP  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2003
The Australian share market closed firmer today, as resource stocks led the march higher after gains on offshore markets overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was 20.5 points higher at 3192.0 while the all ordinaries index added 21.7 points to ...

Afternoon market wrap: Shares dip following Istanbul bombings

WITH AAP  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2003
The Australian share market closed lower today, after global share markets retreated following the terrorist bombings in Turkey overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index lost 15 points to 3169.1 while the all ordinaries slumped 17.4 points to 3175.3. ...

Afternoon market wrap: Shares gain ground

WITH AAP  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2003
The big banks again propped up the Australian share market today, offsetting some profit taking to keep the bourse in the black. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index gained 2.7 points to 3184.1, while the all ordinaries index put on 3.6 points to 3192.7. ...

Afternoon market wrap: Australian shares close higher

WITH AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2003
The Australian share market pulled into positive territory today, helped by strength in the banking sector. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index ended six points firmer at 3181.4 while the all ordinaries was 3.7 points higher at 3189.1. By 1628 AEDT on the ...

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 ...