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PM Howard to outline 4th term agenda after historic win

AAP  |  MONDAY, 11 OCT 2004
Prime Minister John Howard will today outline his fourth term agenda after his historic election win, which is likely to see the coalition control the numbers in the Senate.

Analysts upgrade forecasts for ASX, await new CEO

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 8 OCT 2004
Analysts today upgraded their forecasts for the Australian Stock Exchange Ltd citing the company's first quarter results and expectations that its new chief executive would address costs when he takes up the job next week.

October 2004 Market Expectations: Survey

The Financial Standard Intelligence Unit (FSIU) released the results of its Market Expectations Survey for October 2004.

Feedback from TD Securities European Roadshow

TD securities recently presented its outlook for the Australian economy on a roadshow to Europe and the UK

Geopolitical and economic concerns dampen managers' optimism: Russell Survey

The Russell Investment Group's Investment Manager outlook survey has reported that investment managers remain largely bullish on the US equity market but are concerned about the strength of the US economy and political events.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 SEP 2004
The Australian stock market is expected to open firmer as a solid lead on Wall Street should translate into early domestic buying, with oil stocks also expected to do well given the recent run up in global oil prices.

Market wrap

The Australian stock market is expected to open weaker as global stockmarkets all lost ground yesterday and the Dow Jones slipped below 10,000 points for the first time since mid-August.

Telstra starts capital management plan with $750m buyback

Telstra Corp has unveiled details of a $750 million off-market share buyback today as part of its three year, $4.5 billion capital management program.

Challenger unsure of reason for share surge

Challenger Financial Services Group was on Friday unable to explain the recent surge in its stock but said at least one analyst had recently suggested the company was undervalued.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 SEP 2004
The Australian stock market is expected to open weaker again as global equity markets struggled for the second straight session.