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Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2009
The Australian stock market was marginally higher at noon, with the finance sector stronger but the big miners limiting gains on the local market. By 1208 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 16.5 points, or 0.47 per cent, at 3,530.8 while the ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2009
... New Zealand. Mooter Media Ltd holds a general meeting. The Australian share market was dragged back from earlier highs to close over one per cent stronger on Thursday. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 was up 39.9 points, or 1.15 per cent, at 3,514.3, while the ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2009
... but more negative company news dampened sentiment. In London, the FTSE 100 index gained 21.18 points, or 0.5 per cent, to close at 4,234.26. FRANKFURT - The Dax added 24.55 points, or 0.54 per cent, to end the day at 4,530.09. PARIS - The CAC 40 rose ...

Africa wants slice of bail-out

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2009
Africa's leaders urge governments in the US, Europe and Asia to add an African component to their stimulus packages so the continent continues its economic turnaround after the GFC. "We call on rich countries to keep Africa in mind as they design programs ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2009
... - The Dax fell 161.28 points, or 3.46 per cent, to 4,505.54. PARIS - The CAC 40 lost 114.12 points, or 3.64 per cent, to close at 3,020.75 points. TOKYO - Japanese share prices ended slightly lower as investors stuck to the sidelines awaiting news on ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2009
... decline extended to local gold miners as the spot price of gold slipped to $US896.50 an ounce, down $US11.20 on Monday's local close of $US907.70 an ounce. Newcrest lost 30 cents, or 0.93 per cent, to $31.90, Lihir fell six cents, or 1.89 per cent, to ...

Future Fund seek RI and IT professionals

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2009
... function for the organisation. "The head of IT will be responsible for developing and implementing the IT strategy, working in close collaboration with the business and third party providers to ensure the ongoing IT needs of the business are met. "Working ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2009
... Obama's plan to stimulate the recession-hit US economy. In London the FTSE 100 index added 15.74 points, or 0.37 per cent, to close at 4,307.61. FRANKFURT - The DAX added 22.19 points, or 0.48 per cent, to end the day at 4,666.82. PARIS - The CAC 40 ...

State Super appoints chief executive

COMPANY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2009
State Super has appointed Chris Durack, who previously held senior roles at Challenger and Perpetual, as chief executive. Durack comes with experience as a consultant from his time at Mercer and Towers Perrin, as well as senior management positions ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2009
The Australian share market is expected to open stronger due to gains on Wall Street and European markets, as well as signs a $US780 billion ($A1.19 trillion) stimulus package will be approved in the US. At 0759 AEDT on the Sydney Futures Exchange ...