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Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 15 JUN 2004
Australian markets are likely to open weaker as softer offshore bourses set a negative tone back from a long weekend.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 11 JUN 2004
The Australian market is likely to eke out some small gains on the day, although traders may struggle for direction given that the US market will be closed tonight and the Australian market is closed on Monday.

Property market could be on the rebound, figures show

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUN 2004
Six months after the last rise in interest rates, buying a home is back in favour.

Aust merger and acquisitions continues to gain momentum: report

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUN 2004
Merger and acquisitions (M&A) activity was gaining momentum in Australia and was the key driver of credit ratings volatility, a research article said on Wednesday.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUN 2004
The Australian sharemarket was likely to open weaker as softer markets globally and weaker base metal prices combine to paint a negative picture for the local bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUN 2004
The Australian market is likely to open slightly firmer, although it could slip into the red over the course of the day as weaker oil, gold and base metal prices impact resource stocks.

IPO frenzy slows but end of year will see new records set

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUN 2004
The rush of new floats on the Australian Stock Exchange is fast losing momentum but the end of the current financial year will see a new annual record set for initial public offerings, a report has found.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUN 2004
The Australian sharemarket is expected to continue to gain ground, following a strong lead from offshore markets overnight.

MIG securities jump to 10-mth highs on Cintra spin-off

AAP  |  MONDAY, 7 JUN 2004
Macquarie Infrastructure Group securities soared to 10-month highs today, after the toll road owner said it was floating its Spanish investment arm, pocketing $1.75 billion in the process.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 7 JUN 2004
The Australian stockmarket is expected to open firmer as a solid lead from the United States opens the door for further domestic gains.