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AX investing takes hold

It might be early days for active extension (AX) investing, but based on the interest being shown by institutional investors both in the US and Australia it could soon be part of the mainstream. "We are very surprised by how advanced Australia is in ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 4 SEP 2007
The Australian sharemarket was in positive territory at noon led strong strong gains in the resources and energy sectors. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index had gained 29.5 points to 6164.5 and the all ordinaries added 31.4 points to 6169.4. ...

No dumb messages at Datasquirt

Call centre software provider Datasquirt has attracted the attention of a top-ranked small cap fund manager ahead of an ASX float designed to fund its smart messaging call centre technology. Macquarie Bank's Australian Small Companies fund, managed ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 4 SEP 2007
The Australian share market is expected to open to modest declines with no lead from the US and weaker base metal prices weighing on the local scene. At 0810 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange the September Share Price Index was down nine points to ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 3 SEP 2007
The Australian sharemarket started the week in full stride, after US President George Bush and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke reassured US investors they would work to rectify recent market troubles. At 1015 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index ...

Tawrrific APEC and the Berlin Wall

SUZY MAC  |  MONDAY, 3 SEP 2007
The APEC party is getting under way but unless you're one of the 21 world leaders or part of the entourage, don't expect an invite. Organisers have for months been sending out not-so-subtle hints for locals to stay away or better still just leave town ...

ING hires former CFS currency exec

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 3 SEP 2007
Sydney based ING Investment Management has appointed Dan McCarthy to senior portfolio manager within its international equities team. McCarthy will manage the tactical strategies area within the international equities team beginning on September 18. ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 3 SEP 2007
The local bourse is expected to open with decent gains, fuelled by a strong close on Wall Street and higher base metal prices. At 0806 AEST, the September share price index on the Sydney Futures Market was up 14 points to 6275. In economic news today ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2007
The Australian sharemarket was in positive territory at noon led strong strong gains in the resources and energy sectors. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index had gained 29.5 points to 6164.5 and the all ordinaries added 31.4 points to 6169.4. ...

Equities' erratic flight path

SUZY MAC  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2007
If equity markets were an international flight, right about now the captain would be asking "that all passengers, remain seated with seat belts firmly fastened." Consensus is that the current market turbulence will be around for some time so we may ...