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Market wrap - morning

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2006

... extended early gains to finish over one per cent higher as the market was boosted by stronger-than-expected US consumer confidence data and following a good early showing on Wall Street. The FTSE 100 closed at 5,873.6 points, up 75.3 or 1.3 per cent. ...

Daily Economic Update

... those finding jobs hard to get fell. Spending plans in six months increased in all categories except autos. US consumer confidence improved on the back of lower petrol and gas prices. Other reports out of the US also portrayed the economy is gaining ...

Weekly Economic Roundup

... the changes became effective in September 1998. Significant offshore market releases include reports on US consumer confidence and third quarter GDP growth, Japanese industrial production and inflation and Eurozone business and consumer confidence.

Morning Market Wrap: Greenback gains short-lived

... Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. Australian stocks climbed more than one per cent yesterday, as investors bet US consumer confidence would surge following the news and prompt a stock market rally overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed up 34.9 ...

Midday Market Wrap: Dollar drops further, bonds holds offshore price gains

... Surprisingly strong GDP figures out of the US showed an annual rate of 8.2 per cent in the third quarter, and US consumer confidence levels were also up and stronger than expected. The Australian dollar joined other currencies in failing to respond meaningfully ...

Morning Market Wrap: Dollar opens weaker

... strong GDP figures which showed an annual rate of 8.2 per cent in the third quarter, offshore traders said. US consumer confidence levels were also up and stronger than expected. However most currencies failed to make gains against the US dollar given ...

Morning market wrap: US shares end mixed

... Tuesday, as markets continued to await the outcome of the FOMC meeting. Earlier the Conference Board announced US consumer confidence was broadly unchanged in June, its index edging 0.1 point lower to 83.5, and in contrast to forecasts of a sharper decline. ...

Midday market wrap: Shares open lower

... Australian dollar also opened a little lower, at $US0.6635. Overnight the US dollar strengthened on news US consumer confidence was broadly steady in June. The yield on the benchmark Australian 10-year bond was two points lower at 4.72%. All Ordinaries ...

Midday market wrap: Australian shares open lower

... The weakness in overseas markets was triggered by a report from the University of Michigan, which showed US consumer confidence slipped sharply in early June. The domestic market was led lower by News Corporation, with shares in the media conglomerate ...

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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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