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Positive contagion

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 2 FEB 2010
... Australian manufacturing has improved. The AIG/PwC performance of manufacturing index rose to 51 in January on higher demand for coal, transport equipment and construction materials for housing. There now seems to be a positive contagion on the way. ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2010
... Group will hold an extraordinary general meeting. Woodside Petroleum, Oil Search, Beach Energy, Lihir Gold and Macarthur Coal release December quarter production reports. On Thursday the Australian share market closed lower, weighed down by stocks leveraged ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2009
... Statistics releases data on international trade in goods and services and housing finance for October. In company news, Stanmore Coal lists on the Australian Securities Exchange. On Tuesday, the Australian share market closed marginally weaker amid relatively ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 3 DEC 2009
... is up again and Rio was up in New York, and of course gold is higher again." Among smaller commodity producers, Macarthur Coal gained 36 cents, or 3.9 per cent, to $9.70, New Hope increased 18 cents, or 4.2 per cent, to $4.46 and Alumina rose three cents ...

CPRS chaos poses big risks for fin services

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 NOV 2009
The Liberal Party political implosion, if it leads to a double dissolution election, is not just about the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme but could also change the course of financial services reforms. A double dissolution election could lead to ...

Coalition against commissions

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 NOV 2009
A coalition of industry bodies, including CHOICE, Industry Super Network and the Australian Council of Trade Unions, has launched a national advertising campaign targeting regulatory reform that abolishes commission-based remuneration for planners. ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 NOV 2009
... news, AWB Ltd releases annual results. Cabcharge Ltd, Murchison Metals Ltd, Emeco Holdings Ltd, BC Iron Ltd and Macarthur Coal Ltd hold annual general meetings. The NSW Supreme Court hands down its judgement in the case brough by the Australian Securities ...

December 25bps

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2009
... reported yesterday that exports jumped by 5 per cent in September from the previous month, driven by strong shipments of coal and gold. No prizes for guessing who the biggest buyer of our exports was. And yes, it is China followed by Japan then South ...

Arise Chindonesia

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2009
... marketplace for almost everything sold on the planet," said Cashmore. He explained that Indonesia as the world's second largest coal exporter will drive their powerstations while Indonesia as the world's largest palm oil exporter will drive their food ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2009
... international merchandise imports data for September. In equities, Cochlear Ltd, Stockland Group, Pacific Brands Ltd and Gloucester Coal Ltd hold annual general meetings. Woolworths Ltd posts its first quarter sales report. In Sydney, GPT Group managing ...