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Australian housing approvals flattening out at high level: economists

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 NOV 2004
Australian housing finance approvals were flattening out at a high level, as consumer sentiment remained strong, economists said today. Australian housing finance commitments for owner occupied housing fell 0.6 per cent in September to 49,338, seasonally ...

NAB becomes first big bank to post 2004 profit fall

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 NOV 2004
National Australia Bank today became the first of the Australia's big banks to report a fall in 2004 annual net profit and said the result reflected problems that had been accumulating for years. NAB, which has been battered by a $360 million rogue ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 NOV 2004
The Australian share market is expected to open higher, following the lead from the US where major indices are rising. The December share price index - a key measure of trading for the day ahead - was two points higher at 3838 on a volume of 879 contracts. ...

ANZ Job Ads survey finds ads at three year high

AAP  |  MONDAY, 8 NOV 2004
The number of job advertisements in major metropolitan newspapers rose by 5 per cent in October to an average of 23,147 per week, according to the latest ANZ job advertisements survey. October's increase reversed a 1.8 per cent fall in September and ...

Record result for Westpac

Westpac has reported a record operating profit for the year ended September 30, 2004 of over $2.5 billion representing an increase of 16 per cent on last year's result. Cash earnings for the bank also received a boost of 13 per cent compared to last ...

Retail activity constant

The Cashcard Retail Activity Index for October 2004 has reported retail spending has remained constant at just under $17 billion worth of purchases during the month. This figure indicates the pattern of spending has returned to normal following the ...

Former financial adviser imprisoned

The Victorian County Court has sentenced former financial adviser Robert Street to a gaol term of five years and three months with a non-parole period of four years after he pleaded guilty to five charges of obtaining a financial advantage by deception. ...

NAB revises results format

National Australia Bank has changed prior period figures as well as some of the format in its full-year results announcement pack. Non-accrual loan balances have been increased to $254 million for September 2003 and $263 million for March 2004 to reflect ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 NOV 2004
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer today as a strong bid tone from the US and offshore markets is expected to provide strong local direction. The December share price index - a key measure of trading for the day ahead - was 12 points ...

Retail focus maintains strong performance for St George

St George Bank posted a profit after tax of $717 million for the year ended September 30 2004. The profit result was up 18.3 per cent compared with the 2003 financial year. Earnings per share increased by 13.1 per cent to 160.8 cents compared with 2003. ...