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AAP  |  TUESDAY, 14 DEC 2004
In Sydney today the sharemarket is expected to open firmer as a strong bid tone in the US and European stock markets, as well as a recovery in base and precious metal prices, should combine to drive the domestic bourse higher. The December share price ...

Another casualty in Tasmanian solicitor schemes

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has picked up another scalp in its campaign against solicitors mortgages after Haydn Dodge of Sorrel, Tasmania pleaded guilty to fraud charges in the Supreme Court of Tasmania. Hodge, pleaded ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2004
In Sydney today the sharemarket is expected to open weaker as oil prices continue to fall and the US markets ended last week slightly lower. The December share price index contract, a key indicator for the day ahead, was three points weaker at 3901 ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 10 DEC 2004
In Sydney today the sharemarket is expected to open slightly firmer as gains in the US markets and a moderation in the decline of commodity prices could help alleviate the recent slide in the domestic market. The December share price index contract ...

Housing finance falling and consumer sentiment easing

Following the RBA's position on leaving the official rates unchanged, latest housing figures and a drop in consumer sentiment indicate a slowdown in the economy. After falling 0.5 per cent in September, the number of housing loans for owner occupation ...

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 ...