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Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open sharply firmer, retracing most of yesterday's losses as a positive move on US markets, as well as a surge in base metal prices, combine to drive overall market sentiment higher.

Marketwrap

The Australian share market is expected to open weaker as a poor lead in the US is expected to flow through to domestic markets, despite another strong performance by commodity prices overnight.

New EFTPOS puts bank in spotlight: First Data

First Data International has launched an integrated EFTPOS system that will likely prove popular to consumers and raise the standard for the kind of EFTPOS facilities that should be available in banks.

PlanTech wins software mandate

PlanTech Consulting Group has been appointed by Centric Wealth to provide its adviser and risk research support software system.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly firmer as strong base metal prices set the tone for the local bourse.

Big things come in Smallco packages

Little known fund Smallco Investment is celebrating its fifth year in business on a high note reporting a strong 19 per cent return since inception and a ratings upgrade from Zenith.

Index for the smart, hedge for the stupid

US-based investment theory and practice guru Rex Sinquefield entertained, enlightened and provoked the audience at the FPA conference last week when he questioned returns made by hedge funds and called those who invest in them "stupid".

Market wrap

The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a surge in precious metal prices and continued strength in base metals are both expected to underpin the resources sector.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open weaker as a softer US market and benign base metal prices weigh on the overall bourse.

World markets getting risk averse: State Street

Global markets have tipped the scales during October to be more risk averse, after a very buoyant September.