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Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2004
In Sydney today the sharemarket is expected to open firmer as a strong lead from the US markets provides a bid tone for the local bourse. However, a slump in the gold price and the Australian dollar overnight could hit resource stocks and exporters ...

IWL bumps up Rivkin stake

IWL has increased its stake in Rivkin Financial Services (RFS) confirming it's place as the second largest stakeholder in the group. In a series of on market purchases, Pinnacle Asset Management, fully owned by IWL, purchased nearly 11 million shares ...

RBA delivers Christmas cheer to homeowners

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 DEC 2004
The Reserve Bank of Australia today gave homeowners some relief going into the Christmas period by keeping official interest rates on hold. The central bank made the announcement it would leave rates on hold at 5.25 per cent after holding its final ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 DEC 2004
In Sydney today the sharemarket is expected to open slightly weaker as some local profit taking weighs on the bourse, coupled with weaker oil prices impacting resources stocks. The December share price index contract, a key indicator for the day ahead ...

Powell starts new year at ING Australia

ING Australia has appointed Dan Powell as their new executive director sales and marketing. Powell joins ING with 18 years of industry experience behind him. Between 1987 and 1999 he worked at BT Financial Group in a number of roles including senior ...

Double-digit returns continue for 2004 but beware of the US dollar.

Results from Intech's latest growth survey reveal the median fund has achieved a year-to-date return of 13.4 per cent which means superannuation investors will enjoy double digit returns for the first calendar year since 1998. INVESCO achieved the leading ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 7 DEC 2004
In Sydney today the sharemarket is expected to open slightly firmer as the domestic market continues to march towards the 4000 barrier. The local bourse has been pushing forward despite less than positive leads from the US and this trend is expected ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 6 DEC 2004
In Sydney today the sharemarket is expected to open slightly firmer despite a reasonably benign lead from the US on Friday. Domestic factors will be the main focus as the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Index looks to breach the 4000 mark for the first time. ...

New incentives to boost FUM

Tasmanian based Quadrant Superannuation Scheme has formulated a new strategy to increase its funds under management. The fund is offering Hobart City Council workers who are already members of Quadrant the chance to win a $200 Myer gift voucher if they ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 3 DEC 2004
In Sydney today the sharemarket is expected to open slightly firmer, despite weakness in base metal and oil prices, as the market continues with recent buying momentum. The December share price index contract, a key indicator for the day ahead, was ...