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Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 9 SEP 2004
The Australian stock market is expected to open weaker as earnings warnings in the US and weakness in other global equity markets weighs on the local bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2004
The Australian stock market is expected to open slightly firmer as mild gains made across international equity markets flow through to the local bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2004
The Australian stock market is expected to open slightly firmer as strong performances from offshore equity markets set the tone despite the US markets enjoying a long weekend.

US hedge funds bearish equity

The appeal of US equity markets to macro hedge funds is in decline, according to the latest data provided by Van Hedge Advisors International released last week.

The rise of the Australian bourse to continue, analysts

AAP  |  MONDAY, 6 SEP 2004
The Australian share market should continue to rise off the record highs recorded last week, as companies deliver the goods to shareholders after a prosperous 2003/04 reporting season, market analysts said on Friday.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 6 SEP 2004
The Australian stock market is expected to open slightly weaker as US markets drifted lower heading into a holiday weekend.

Record month for options trading in August: ASX

The Australian Stock Exchange reported this week a new record average daily volume set for options trading in August.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 3 SEP 2004
The Australian stock market is likely to aim for new highs today following the lead of overseas markets which finished in an upward surge overnight.

VAN global hedge fund index slips -0.9% net in July

The Van Global Hedge Fund Index lost -0.9% net of fees in July according to hedge fund consultant Van Hedge Fund Advisors International.

Seven shares tumble as analysts downgrade stock

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 SEP 2004
Shares in broadcaster Seven Network tumbled for a second day today as some brokers advised customers the stock was underperforming.