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Hedge funds bearish greenback and stocks: Van survey

Two-thirds of hedge funds managers expect the US dollar to end the month lower, while almost half expect the S&P 500 Index of US equities to fall and 44% anticipate a rise in the price of 10-year US Treasury notes, according to the latest monthly survey ...

2004 outlook upbeat for media companies - analysts

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUN 2004
The 2004 outlook for Australian media companies would remain upbeat providing there are no ill effects from high oil prices or a United States meltdown, analysts reported on Thursday.

Aust IPO-heavy in previous two quarters: survey

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUN 2004
The billion dollar floats of Virgin Blue, Pacific Brands and Zinifex plus a rash of public offers from smaller companies helped Australia punch above its weight in the global IPO arena in the six months to 31 March.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUN 2004
The Australian stockmarket is likely to open weaker as US markets lost ground across the board ahead of key economic data to be released there later tonight.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUN 2004
The Australian market is expected to continue the momentum from yesterday, as US blue chips made solid gains overnight.

Aust interest rates on hold in June - RBA

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUN 2004
Homebuyers have been spared higher mortgage repayments after the Reserve Bank of Australia today left interest rates on hold for the sixth month in a row.

Asia Pacific next private bank acquisition hotspot: KPMG

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUN 2004
The Asia Pacific region is likely to be a hotspot for acquisitions by private banks in the next few years, according to accounting firm KPMG.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUN 2004
The Australian market is expected to inch forward as a late surge from United states markets sets a positive tone for the bourse.

The Rock prices $245.5 mln in Super Senior Notes

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 1 JUN 2004
The Rock Building Society has today priced $A245.5 million worth of Super Senior notes.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 1 JUN 2004
The Australian market is expected to struggle for direction after United States and United Kingdom markets enjoyed a long weekend.