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BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2013
... even higher-rated Australian bonds too. Lower (or not rising) interest rates improve business activity and raise stock market valuations, send equity markets higher, creating a wealth effect that ultimately boosts economic growth and eventually find ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2013
The Australian market looks set to open stronger after US stocks powered to record highs. At 0754 AEST on Thursday, the June share price index futures contract was 38 points higher at 5,002 points, with 3,250 contracts traded. In economic news on Thursday ...

Zenith reaffirms RFM livestock fund recommendation

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2013
Zenith has reaffirmed its 'recommended' rating for the Rural Funds Management StockBank fund, following an annual review. StockBank uses assets unit holders' investments to purchase livestock to fully stock empty land on Australian farms. Returns are ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2013
Australian stocks look set to open stronger after gains on Wall Street and European markets. At 0657 AEST on Wednesday, the June share price index futures contract was 11 points higher at 4,980 points, with 4,710 contracts traded. The Dow Jones Industrial ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2013
The Australian market looks set to open stronger after gains on Wall Street. At 0646 AEST on Tuesday, the June share price index futures contract was 18 points higher at 4,929 points, with 3,091 contracts traded. In economic news on Tuesday, the NAB ...

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2013
The Australian stock market has opened flat, with gains by the two big miners offset by weakness among healthcare companies and major retailers. Macquarie Private Wealth division director Lucinda Chan said investors were absorbing the latest announcements ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher after gains on Wall Street. At 0755 AEDT on Friday, The June share price index futures contract is 16 points higher at 4,928, with 5,088 contracts traded. In economic news on Friday, the Australian Office ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2013
The Australian market looks set to open lower after falls on Wall Street. The June share price index futures contract was down 35 points at 4,919 points, with 3,353 contracts traded. In economics news on Thursday, the Australian Industry Group will ...

Market Wrap PM

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2013
... 2012/13 financial year. The arrival of dividend payments in many investors' accounts would also support buying on the stock market. "Nine times out of 10 that will find its way into the market as long as confidence sees the light at the top of the stairs," ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher after gains on Wall Street. At 0825 AEDT on Wednesday, the June share price index futures contract was up 12 points at 4,988, with 4,271 contracts traded. In economics news on Wednesday, the Australian ...