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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | MONDAY, 5 DEC 2011

... Admeld. LONDON - European shares rallied, boosted by optimism over a solution to the eurozone debt crisis at next week's EU summit and a surprise drop in the US jobless rate, capping a week of sharp gains. London's FTSE-100 index of top companies gained ...

Uncertainty here we come (again)

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2011

... that the Greek decision has made it more necessary than ever to push forward with plans thrashed out during last week's EU summit." "A statement issued by President Sarkozy's office read: 'France and Germany are determined to ensure, with their European ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2011

... - European stock markets have closed narrowly mixed in choppy trade as investors waited in hope that a make-or-break EU summit will deliver a solution to the eurozone debt crisis. In London, the FTSE-100 index of top companies closed up 0.50 per cent ...

Market Report- Morning

AAP | TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2011

... cent from 3.26 per cent. LONDON - Europe's major markets finished higher, picking up on apparent progress at a weekend EU summit on the eurozone debt crisis and welcoming positive Chinese growth data. In London, the FTSE-100 index of top companies closed ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP | FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2011

... debt. IG Market market strategist Stan Shamu said many investors were taking a "wait and see" approach ahead of a second EU summit on Wednesday, with French and German leaders flagging a "global and ambitious answer". "A lot of investors would've been ...

Work in no progress

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2011

... decision this coming Sunday at their Brussels summit. Instead, they "promised" to produce a comprehensive plan at a second EU summit to be held on 26 October at the latest. The saga continues... And there's a further twist. While we're distracted by ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2011

... couple of days are going to be sold into, looking for a Monday morning session where the market is disappointed by the EU summit and looking for a test under 101.40 US cents." At 0700 AEDT, the Australian dollar was trading at 102.42 US cents, up from ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2011

... rating tempered the mood and reports the German government is slashing its 2012 growth forecast, in the run up to a EU summit set to centre on the debt crisis starting on Friday. London's FTSE 100 index of top shares closed up 0.74 per cent to 5,450.49 ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP | TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2011

... per cent. European stocks and US equity markets fell overnight after Germany warned against undue enthusiasm that an EU summit this weekend will produce a quick solution to the eurozone debt crisis. IG markets market analyst Cameron Peacock said the ...

Dream on

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2011

... over on Monday won't be able to be fulfilled." For those who caught Mondayitis yesterday, they're talking about the EU Summit in Brussels this coming weekend where Europe is expected to come up with the "final solution" to their two-year old crisis. ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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