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Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2013
... the highest level since April 2010. HONG KONG - Asian markets mostly fell as a broadly positive lead from Wall Street was offset by caution before the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting. Profit-takers moved in after Monday's gains, which were fuelled ...

ASIC finds hedge funds pose no systemic risk

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2013
... Australian market were subject to significant stress, the sector may struggle to meet redemption requests. However, this risk is offset by all the surveyed funds being able to suspend redemptions, if required," said ASIC. ASIC found that hedge funds ...

Growth and QE - will this time be different?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2013
... exports, private inventory investment, nonresidential fixed investment, and residential fixed investment that were partly offset by a negative contribution from federal government spending. Imports, which are a subtraction in the calculation of GDP ...

Coalition to save $1.6bn via SG delay

AAP & ALICE URIBE  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2013
... have on the budget bottom line closer to the September 7 election date. The remaining $3.3 billion cost will be more than offset by the 1.5 per cent levy on the country's 3000 largest companies, which will raise $4.4 billion.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2013
... in New York on Thursday. HONG KONG - Asian markets firmed as a slew of upbeat manufacturing data from around the globe offset concerns about the US Federal Reserve's plans for its stimulus program. Tokyo jumped 2.21 per cent on Friday thanks to a rally ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2013
... announce first half results. In Australia, the market on Wednesday closed higher as strong gains among the major banks offset falls by several major resources companies. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 21.8 points, or 0.43 per cent, at 5,100. The ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013
The local stock market has opened flat as gains by the major banks offset losses by mining giant BHP Billiton. At 1014 AEST on Wednesday, the All Ordinaries was up 3.5 points, or 0.07, at 5,072.3. CommSec analyst Savanth Sebastian said BHP's weaker ...

NAB Wealth flat as bank's profit rises 2%

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2013
... expressing concern about the performance of its insurance business which suffered from higher claims across the board, partially offset by lower disability claims. The Investment business benefited from higher funds under management (FUM), stronger earnings ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2013
... Australia's largest freight operator, Aurizon, has posted a one per cent gain in net profit after higher earnings were offset by redundancy costs. Its shares gained two cents, or 0.44 per cent to $4.59.

Medical charges put pressure on retiree living costs

ALICE URIBE  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013
... previous quarter. Food prices increased by a 0.1% with vegetable prices being the main risers (+3.3%), but this was partially offset by a fall in fruit prices (-3.4%). Cheaper domestic holiday travel and accommodation (-4.0%) and a decrease in petrol ...