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Global bond melt-down on cards: Harris Fraser

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 17 JAN 2013
A major turn in the US Federal Reserve's policy has increased the potential for a catastrophic fall across fixed income markets, a factor which is being largely ignored by the global investment community, according to wealth manager Harris Fraser. At ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 17 JAN 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher despite mixed showings on Wall Street and European markets following more gloomy economic news as the World Bank and Germany cut growth forecasts. At 0630 AEDT on Thursday, the March share price index futures ...

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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JAN 2013
Australian shares have opened flat despite expectations of more interest rate cuts boosting banking stocks. At 1014 AEDT on Wednesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 3.9 points, or 0.08 per cent, at 4,720.5 and the broader All Ordinaries index ...

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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JAN 2013
The Australian market looks set to open lower after falls on Wall Street and most European markets following Germany's disappointing economic growth figures. At 0626 AEDT on Wednesday, the March share price index futures contract was down 11 points ...

Mirrabooka profits down 9%

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 15 JAN 2013
Less dividend income and the takeover of a utilities fund last year have helped push down listed investment fund Mirrabooka's first half profit by 9%. Mirrabooka made a net profit of $6.3 million in the six months to December 31, down from $6.9 million ...

Off the cliff and into the ceiling

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 15 JAN 2013
"Problems, problems, pro-o-o-o-blems They won't be solved until I'm sure of you-o-ou..." -Everly Brothers That's' right dynamite, the myriad of problems in the financial markets that haunted investors everywhere appears to have gone the way of 2012 ...

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AAP  |  MONDAY, 14 JAN 2013
The Australian market has opened higher despite mixed leads from Wall Street. At 1019 AEDT on Monday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 20 points, or 0.42 per cent, at 4,729.5 and the broader All Ordinaries index had added 19.7 points, or 0.42 per ...

Better 2013 outlook risks complacency

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 14 JAN 2013
There were failed forecasts a-plenty in 2012. And when it comes to predictions, nothing can compare with the much-hyped end of the world apocalyptic prophets say was coming on 21-12-2012 based on their interpretation of the Mayan calendar. Guess what? ...

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AAP  |  MONDAY, 14 JAN 2013
SYDNEY, Jan 14 AAP - The Australian market looks set to open higher after the US and European markets mostly finished in positive territory as traders digested Chinese inflation data, Japan's announcement of stimulus measures and a tepid Wells Fargo ...

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AAP  |  FRIDAY, 11 JAN 2013
SYDNEY, Jan 11 AAP - The Australian share market is set for a positive start, with Wall Street higher on indications China's economy is beginning to strengthen. The influence of Wall Street's gains will be muted, however, as the local market has already ...