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Morning Market Wrap: Gains expected on ASX

The Australian share market is likely to continue its recent gains, following a strong lead from offshore markets overnight. By 0718 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange the December share price index contract, a key indicator of trading for the day ...

Afternoon Market Wrap: Solid gain led by News Corp, AMP

The Australian share market made solid gains throughout the day, led by News Corp, AMP and major resource stocks. ABN Amro Morgans senior client adviser Bill Bishop said the improvement in major indices reflected growing confidence in the market. "This ...

AMP shares soar as Mohl details demerger plan

AAP  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2003
Shares in AMP Ltd charged through the $7.00 barrier in early trade today as chief executive Andrew Mohl began updating analysts on details of the group's demerger plan. AMP on Friday revealed that it had received regulatory approval in Australian and ...

Midday Market Wrap: ASX hits holding pattern

The Australian share market was fractionally firmer at noon but remains in a holding pattern. At 1201 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was five points higher at 3265.2 while the all ordinaries index had risen six points to 3272.2. "We're looking ...

AMP debt down by 2005: CEO

AAP  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2003
AMP's demerger and debt reduction program should see the troubled finance giant with excess cash and a possible share buy-back by the end of 2005, AMP chief executive Alan Mohl said over the weekend. AMP will have to inject another $84 million into ...

Morning Market Wrap: Lacklustre lead from US; Dollar starts strong

In Sydney today, the Australian share market is likely to weaken today following a lacklustre lead from the United States on Friday. By 0643 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange the December share price index contract, a key indicator of trading for ...

Afternoon Market Wrap: ASX in positive territory

The Australian share market finished in positive territory today buoyed by signs of a sustained recovery in the United States. Jobless claims in the US fell by 23,000 to 382,000 which CMC Group dealer James Foulsham said gave the market more confidence ...

Home lending bounces back in August: ABS

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2003
The number of home loans issued bounced back in August, new figures showed today, driven by rising numbers of homebuyers refinancing their properties. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said housing finance in the month rose 2.1 per cent, following ...

Midday Market Report: Resource sector boosted by metal prices; bonds open weaker

The Australian share market moved ahead at noon today as strong metal prices overnight boosted the resources sector. News Corp helped drive the bourse after the tech-laden Nasdaq closed at its highest level in 19 months. AMP was another strong performer ...

AMP details $1.2 billion rights issue as part of demerger

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2003
Troubled financial services group AMP Ltd is to undertake a $1.2 billion rights offer to redeem its reset preferred securities as part of its planned demerger. AMP also said it is injecting a further net $84 million into its United Kingdom operations. ...