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Mood change

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 11 JUN 2010
ow that's more like it! It feels good doesn't it? This may be the one we've been waiting for when something, somehow happens that short circuits the cycle of fear that had been feeding on itself for months now. Although, he didn't say much that the ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUN 2010
The Australian share market recovered from its lower opening on Wednesday to be in positive territory at noon, on a stronger Australian dollar and solid economic growth figures. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 9.1 points, or 0.21 ...

On caution's side

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 1 JUN 2010
Careful...careful. All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today as it deliberates on whether or not to shift interest rates - up or down -- in the country. By merely looking at Australia's domestic economic fundamentals, there are arguments ...

Nein to naked shorts

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2010
If you can't beat 'em, regulate 'em... again. The Germans must have been standing too close to the euro kitchen that they could no longer bear the heat. After all, them Deutsche -- more than any other Eurozone-member nation -- have much at stake and ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2010
The Australian share market is set to rise on Tuesday after Wall Street and some European markets managed small gains despite continuing concerns about the impact of Europe's debt problems on a global economic recovery. At 0731 AEST on the Sydney Futures ...

Super funds could fill resource capital shortfall: report

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2010
Super funds should step up to the plate and help with the Australian resources $50-billion funding gap, according to several funds management companies. LimeStreet Capital's research report questions why super funds, including self managed super funds ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2010
The Australian share market is set for a significantly weaker opening after Wall Street and European markets plunged due to worsening debt problems in Greece and Portugal. At 0748 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June share price index contract ...

Barclays Cap launches rates and FX services

PRESS RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 APR 2010
Barclays Capital has opened its onshore rates and FX trading and distribution business in Australia. Developing a domestic trading and distribution presence in Australia complements its investment banking presence. "Our ability to provide local coverage ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 APR 2010
The Australian share market is expected to open higher on Wednesday on positive leads from Wall Street, although oil and precious metals fell again in overnight trade. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0737 AEST, the June share price index contract ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 1 APR 2010
The Australian stock market has received mixed leads from offshore markets, with Wall Street trading lower but gold, oil and silver prices firmer. At 0730 AEDT on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June share price index contract was up 13 at 4,892 points ...