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Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2012
... first-half results, unveiled a strong rise in second-quarter earnings, largely driven by its cable TV and film businesses. News Corp shares were up 36 cents, or 1.92 per cent, to $19.10. Also, wagering and gaming firm Tabcorp Holdings lifted its first-half ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2012
... catalysts just yet," he said. Mr Voller said Thursday would be a particularly busy day for the local share market with News Corp, Telstra and Rio Tinto reporting earnings results. "We're keenly awaiting those numbers to see how they might affect our ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2012
... bought riskier assets. Major local companies that are reporting earnings this week include BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, News Corp, Telstra Corp and Newcrest Mining. National Australia Bank also releases its trading update on Tuesday. At 1020 AEDT, BHP Billiton ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2011
The Australian share market at noon on Thursday had reversed direction to be lower as investors considered how the continuing Greek debt crisis might unfold. At 1200 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 21.4 points, or 0.51 per cent, at 4,163.2 ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2011
... Performance of Services Index (PSI) for October is released. In equities news, the ANZ posts its full year results, News Corp reports its first quarter earnings while Boral Ltd holds its annual general meeting. In Australia, on Wednesday shares posted ...

ACSI helps push News Corp negative vote to 35%

ALEX DUNNIN, CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2011
... funds around the world, including the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI), last week sent a message to News Corp that contributed up to one-third of votes cast against the current board. Among the board directors to receive significant ...

ACSI remands News Corp governance

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2011
... Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) is calling for Australian super funds to protest against members of the News Corp board at its annual general meeting in Los Angeles today if the group's governance does not improve. Global media ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2011
The Australian share market continued to trade lower at noon on Tuesday, reversing Monday's gains, amid pessimism overseas about Europe's ability to sort out the region's debt problems. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index had lost 72.5 points, or 1.7 per ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2011
... billion, with about six out of ten stocks rising. Consumer discretionary stocks led the market, rising 1.2 per cent, with News Corp shares 10 cents higher at $16.86. Fairfax Media was the strongest stock on the ASX 100, rising 3.4 per cent, or three ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 19 SEP 2011
... series of slumps after it voluntarily recalled a range of hearing implants. Consumer discretionary stocks JB Hi-Fi and News Corp were also among the only stocks trading in positive territory, rising 2.5 and 2.3 per cent respectively. Gold stocks - traditionally ...