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Mini-boom of energy companies to hit boards in next month

A mini-boom of IPOs in the energy sector over the next month will be an important test of investor appetite for oil and gas explorers, according to Deloitte Corporate Finance.

Transition to IFRS will be smooth; APRA

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) on Thursday said it would provide a six month respite period before implementing any prudential amendments after new accounting standards take effect from 1 January 2005.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUL 2004
The Australian stockmarket is expected to open firmer after a strong performance on European markets and a bid tone in the United States are expected to give the local market a solid lead in.

Macquarie says H1 results to match or better pcp

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUL 2004
Macquarie Bank chief executive Allan Moss today said he expected the bank\'s first half results to match or slightly better the record $242 million net profit booked in the previous corresponding period.

Westpac says not changed outlook for yr earnings growth

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUL 2004
Westpac Banking Corp said today it has not changed its positive outlook for solid earnings growth for the full year.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUL 2004
The Australian stockmarket is expected to open firmer as some late buying in the US helped lift sentiment heading into the local session.

NAB's Irish woes could mean a further downgrade, says analyst

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUL 2004
National Australia Bank\'s problems with one of its Irish banks could further impact the group\'s full year earnings, a banking analyst said on Tuesday.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUL 2004
The Australian stockmarket is likely to open higher today as a strong performance on the US market should feed through to the local bourse.

$500 mln in Treasury bonds offered for tender today

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUL 2004
The Australian Office of Financial Management said on Monday $500 million February 2017 6% Treasury bonds will be offered for tender today.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUL 2004
The Australian stockmarket is expected to open relatively flat in early trade, given little direction by offshore markets.