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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2008
... Australian Mortgage Industry Report. In company news, bauxite explorer Cape Alumina will list on the Australian Securities Exchange. Australian Health Management Ltd holds a members' scheme meeting to consider a merger with Medibank Private. HTX releases ...

You are what you Google

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2008
... many Queenslanders typed in 'interest rates' while West Australians typed in 'ASX' (short for the Australian Securities Exchange). On a lighter note, while those in ACT were busy searching for anything on 'Obama', South Australians were typing in 'Star ...

No more short-selling: IML

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2008
... companies' ability to raise fresh equity capital." Tagliaferro suggested that instead of consulting the Australian Securities Exchange or stockbroking firms, the Government should instead talk to businesses that urgently need to raise funds in the next ...

IOOF and AWM sign $88b merger

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2008
... unite to become a $88 billion fund management giant. Both fund managers released statements on the Australian Securities Exchange today detailing the strategy of the merged group, which will be led by AWM managing director, Chris Kelaher. IOOF chairman ...

Investors gain precious metal alternative

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2008
... exchange traded commodities (ETC) provider, ETF Securities launched four precious metal ETCs on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The firm's ETC suite includes ETFS Physical Platinum, Palladium and PM Basket. Hector McNeil ETF Securities head ...

Trader caught shorting despite ban

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2008
... Ltd, QR Sciences Holdings Ltd and Mindax Ltd. The regulator was alerted to the transactions by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Spagnolo faces a maximum penalty for each offence of six months imprisonment and a fine of up to $2,750. ASIC banned ...

CBA in talks to buy BankWest

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2008
... The Commonwealth Bank is negotiating with HBOS plc to purchase BankWest. In a statement from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Commonwealth Bank said both parties are yet to reach an agreement. This news follows UK bank, Lloyds TSB, buying HBOS ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2008
Stocks listed on the Australian Securities Exchange could be in for a shellacking today, led down by the financial and resources sectors, after the US House of Representatives rejected a $US700 billion rescue package this morning. At 0809 AEST, the ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2008
... 4,939. In news today, retailer David Jones delivers its full year results. Air New Zealand and the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) hold annual general meetings. Empire Oil & Gas NL holds a general meeting. Mercer will host a briefing on sovereign ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2008
... $106.79 and Fortescue put on $1.52, 26.67 per cent to $7.22. Trading was delayed today while the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) sought a clarification from the corporate regulator about its decision to ban short selling of shares in the local market. ...