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Market wrap - morning

AAP | TUESDAY, 12 JUN 2007

... oil prices boosted the energy sector, but lingering concern about higher interest rates kept investors on the defensive. Exxon Mobil Corp helped lead the Standard & Poor's 500 index higher as oil prices rose nearly 2 per cent on news Saudi Arabia will ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP | THURSDAY, 7 JUN 2007

... after data showing higher-than-expected labor costs stoked worries about inflation and interest rates. Energy stocks such as Exxon Mobil Corp fell. The sector was among the heaviest drags on the S&P 500 after government data showed gasoline stockpiles ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP | FRIDAY, 27 APR 2007

... Jones industrial average rose on Thursday as a fresh wave of better-than-expected profits from such companies as 3M Co and Exxon Mobil Corp propelled the blue-chip index to its second straight close above 13,000. But after the prior session's big run-up ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP | MONDAY, 23 APR 2007

... be the best month for the Dow and the S&P in just over four years. Higher oil prices aided the rally, lifting shares of Exxon Mobil Corp to an all-time high and boosting shares of other energy companies. Google shares gained 2.3 per cent at $US482.48 ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP | FRIDAY, 13 APR 2007

... spending. A surge in oil prices gave investors a reason to buy energy companies' shares and helped push up the S&P 500. Exxon Mobil Corp, up 0.8 per cent, was among the biggest gainers in the S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow average. Retail stores also ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2007

... Crude oil prices resumed their climb and helped lift energy companies' shares following Tuesday's rout in oil futures, with Exxon Mobil Corp and Chevron Corp boosting the Standard & Poor's 500 index. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 4.71 points ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP | TUESDAY, 27 MAR 2007

... technology stocks such as Dell, Apple Inc and eBay Inc helped the Nasdaq turn positive, while a 0.7 per cent jump in shares of Exxon Mobil Corp helped the Dow cut some of its losses. The Dow ended down 11.94 points, or 0.10 per cent, at 12,469.07, ending ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP | THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2007

... seen as safer bets in times of turmoil, had left stocks in the black for much of the afternoon. Energy stocks, including Exxon Mobil Corp, rose after crude oil prices jumped, and investors snapped up some beaten-down shares of mortgage lenders, including ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP | THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2007

... prices, which had provided support to the broader market earlier, dragged down the shares of major energy companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp. This offset gains made earlier in the stock market after data showed fourth-quarter wage pressures eased while ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP | FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2007

... $1.50 at $76.79. On Wall Street overnight, blue-chip stocks advanced on optimism about strong profits from companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp, while the Nasdaq remained relatively flat. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 51.99 points at 12,673.68 ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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