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Rate cuts prompt SMSF cash exodus

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2013
... of investing in overseas markets but there was also an increase in Australian equities, possibly due to softening in the mining sector leaving investors unsure of which stock to invest in."

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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2013
... trade figures due out later on Wednesday, which are expected to be positive, would have an impact on resources shares. The mining giants opened higher, with BHP Billiton up 24 cents to $33.91, Rio Tinto up 67 cents to $58.06 and Fortescue 12.5 cents ...

Investors need income rethink after RBA rate cut

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2013
... below trend may mean Australia was entering an environment where the RBA will look to support a transition towards non-mining sectors with additional rate cuts in the future. Perpetual head of investment market research Matthew Sherwood also said that ...

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AAP  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2013
... be steady," he told AAP. "If we were to have a rate cut, you'd have to say what's wrong with the economy." Conversely, mining stocks continued to outperform the overall share market, with BHP Billiton adding 37 cents, or 1.13 per cent, to $33.24 and ...

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AAP  |  MONDAY, 6 MAY 2013
... Meanwhile, the S&P 500 finished at 1614.42, gaining 16.83 points or 1.05 per cent, and setting a new record. Locally, the mining sector was outperforming the market, with BHP Billiton 2.94 per cent, or 94 cents firmer, at $32.91 and Rio Tinto adding ...

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AAP  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2013
The Australian market has opened lower as lacklustre Chinese manufacturing data impacts mining stocks. IG market strategist Evan Lucas said the local market was being dragged down by the resources sector as commodity prices drop after disappointing ...

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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2013
... 59 cents, or 1.1 per cent, to $55.21 and Fortescue Metals has dropped five cents, or 1.43 per cent, to $3.45. Newcrest Mining, the nation's largest goldminer, has shed 39 cents, or 2.32 per cent, to $16.42 despite gold prices recovering. The four major ...

ASFA warns govt against Super raid

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2013
... global economy has strained the business operations. The high dollar and the end of the investment phase of Australia's mining boom were also blamed. "I have expressly determined we need to have every reasonable option on the table to meet the needs ...

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AAP  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2013
... banks. IG markets strategist Stan Shamu said the local market has been dragged higher by the major financial stocks, and the mining giants did not fall as hard as expected after recent drops in commodity prices. "It's all about the banks' upcoming earnings," ...

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AAP  |  FRIDAY, 26 APR 2013
The Australian share market has opened slightly higher, boosted by stronger mining stocks on the back of improved prices for commodities. "It's all about commodities today," IG Markets market strategist Stan Shamu said. "We've seen a nice little jump ...