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Deutsche Bank dismisses mining fears

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2013
... growth in 2014, even pointing to recent earnings forecast downgrades as a sign that the market was in good shape. "After heavy earnings downgrades we've had recently we're now back to mild downgrades in the last three months. Mild downgrades are completely ...

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AAP  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2013
... The euro slipped to $US1.3232 from $US1.3338 the previous day. HONG KONG - Asian markets saw a mild bounce after suffering heavy selling pressure this week, but traders remain on edge ahead of a possible military strike on Syria. Tokyo on Thursday rose ...

NZ Super posts record annual return

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2013
... awards for its transparent reporting. NZ Super chief executive Adrian Orr said the fund's strong performance is due to a heavy weighting towards growth assets, including global equities, and from valuation uplifts in key domestic assets Kaingaroa and ...

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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2013
... 170.56 points (1.14 per cent) at 14,775.90. The broader S&P 500 index fell 26.30 (1.59 per cent) to 1,630.48, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite lost 79.05 (2.16 per cent) at 3,578.52. LONDON - Most European equities fell sharply as investors ignored ...

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AAP  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2013
... $200 million the previous year. Despite nearly tripling its net profit following a strong first half performance from its heavy equipment business WesTrac, Seven Group's shares were down 76 cents, or 9.8 per cent, to $6.95. In the resources sector, global ...

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AAP  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2013
... state of the Indian economy. However it retraced slightly to 64.87 later. Asian market traders reacted initially with a heavy sell-off but early losses were clawed back. Tokyo closed down 0.44 per cent, or 59.16 points, at 13,365.17, Seoul fell 0.98 ...

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AAP  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2013
Australian shares are flat, with rises in energy companies underpinning much of the market. IG markets analyst Evan Lucas said several market heavyweights, including the Commonwealth Bank and Telstra, going ex-dividend were weighing on the market. But ...

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AAP  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2013
The Australian market looks set to open lower following mixed performances on international bourses as Europe looks to be emerging from recession. At 0800 AEST on Thursday, the September share price index futures contract was down 11 points at 5,109. ...

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AAP  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2013
The Australian market looks set to open flat after falls on Wall Street despite strong Chinese economic data. At 0748 AEST on Monday, the September share price index futures contract was unchanged at 5004. In economic news on Monday, the Australian ...

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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 AUG 2013
The Australian market looks set to open lower following falls on Wall Street overnight amid warnings of weaker company profits. At 0756 AEST on Wednesday, the September share price index futures contract was down 19 points at 5,041. In economic news ...