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Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market was almost one per cent lower at noon after uncertainty over the European debt crisis weakened stocks, particularly in the financial and resources sectors. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 42.6 points lower ...

Super funds could fill resource capital shortfall: report

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2010
Super funds should step up to the plate and help with the Australian resources $50-billion funding gap, according to several funds management companies. LimeStreet Capital's research report questions why super funds, including self managed super funds ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market had gained ground at noon after positive Australian employment figures with the resource sector leading the charge. At 1209 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 57.3 points higher, by 1.25 per cent, at 4,630.3 points ...

Budget underwhelms planning groups

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2010
Financial planning groups have applauded tax discounts on savings and higher super guarantee payments, but most don't expect the Federal Budget's announcements will heavily impact client strategies. The Rudd Government's Federal Budget announced last ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 10 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market was almost two per cent stronger at noon after moves by the European Union and the IMF quelled investor concern about the debt of some eurozone economies. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index had risen 84.9 points, or 1.89 per ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 10 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market is expected to open lower, after a plunges on most major markets around the world last week. At 0739 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June share price index contract was 49 points lower at 4,425 points. In economics ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market was sharply lower at noon, pummelled by fresh concerns over Greece's financial woes, record intraday falls on Wall Street and the government's proposed resources tax. At 1210 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market has received a positive lead from offshore markets, with Wall Street closing higher and oil and gold prices firmer. At 0741 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June share price index contract was 20 points higher at ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 3 MAY 2010
Confusion over the impact of the government's proposed tax changes on resources companies has kept the Australian share market in negative territory at noon. But strength among banks and financial stocks have prevented sharper falls. At 1200 AEST, the ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 3 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market is expected to open lower, following a weak finish on Wall Street during Friday night's offshore session. At the close of Friday night's session on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June share price index contract was 62 points ...