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Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 30 SEP 2013
The Australian market looks set to open lower following falls on Wall Street with traders nervous amid relentless partisan squabbling over a US budget bill to avert a partial US government shutdown.

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2013
The Australian stock market has hit a fresh five-year high, following Wall Street's positive overnight lead.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher after Wall Street gained following some solid economic data.

No news, no worries

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2013
It must be another nothing to write home about day. You know it is when the headlines are headlining silly rationales.

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2013
The Australian stock market has followed Wall Street lower as fears of a possible US government shutdown next week weigh on investors.

The budget and the ceiling - never again

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2013
Forget the non-taper caper, this is worrying. The US government will be closed for business (by the 1st of October) if the budget isn't passed. Uncle Sam's credit rating would be chopped if the ceiling isn't raised in time. According to Treasury Secretary ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2013
The Australian market looks set to open lower after falls on Wall Street as investors remained cautious over the lack of progress in Washington budget talks.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2013
Australian shares are higher, despite a weak lead from Wall Street.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2013
The Australian market looks set to open flat after Wall Street closed mainly lower following data showing US consumer confidence fell in September.

Over 1 million customers breakup with banks

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 24 SEP 2013
Over one million Australians have stopped dealing with their financial institution in the last year, despite customer retention efforts.