Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

General

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.

Aust financial system remains in good shape: RBA

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 23 SEP 2004
The Australian financial system remained in good shape, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said today.

Global investment flows seen recovering after three-year slide

Global investment flows are set to recover in 2004 after a three-year slump, thanks to growth in the service industry and improved economic prospects worldwide, the UN's trade and development agency predicted on Wednesday.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 23 SEP 2004
The Australian stock market is expected to open weaker as a poor performance from equity markets all over the world is likely to prompt some profit taking on the local bourse.