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General

Macquarie Leisure yr profit boosted by home of Big Brother

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 17 AUG 2004
Macquarie Leisure Trust Group, manager of the Dreamworld theme park on the Gold Coast, on Monday said annual net profit had jumped 51%, helped by strong earnings from the home of Big Brother.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 17 AUG 2004
The Australian stock market is likely to open firmer as a rebound in US and European equities lays the foundation for solid gains on the day.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 16 AUG 2004
The Australian stock market is likely to open firmer as a slight gain from the US market and an expected raft of company reports this week should combine to lift the local bourse.

Broking houses downgrade CBA after full year result

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 13 AUG 2004
Broking houses were marking down their earnings estimates for Commonwealth Bank of Australia for 2005 after Wednesday's full year earnings fell short of market expectations.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 13 AUG 2004
The Australian stock market is likely to open weaker today as a poor performance from US markets overnight continues to weigh on the local bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2004
The Australian stock market is likely to open slightly weaker given a poor performance by equity markets offshore.

ANZ launches $1 billion October 2007 bond issue

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 AUG 2004
ANZ Banking Group on Tuesday priced $1 billion of three-year transferable certificates of deposit (TCD) maturing 15 October 2007 in two tranches.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 AUG 2004
The Australian stock market is likely to open firmer on the day as stronger markets in the US and Europe set an early positive tone.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 10 AUG 2004
The Australian stock market is likely to open slightly weaker in local trade, as a poor performance in Europe and slightly weaker US markets combine to give a weak early outlook.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 9 AUG 2004
The Australian stock market is likely to open weaker as a poor performance from both european and US markets on Friday sets a negative tone for the domestic market today.