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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.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 31 MAY 2004
The Australian sharemarket should struggle to make gains after falls in the blue chip stocks on Wall Street on Friday.

Market wrap

Global equity markets rose as one overnight, with European, Asian and US markets all higher after world oil prices slid back below the US$40 a barrel mark.

Rock Building Society launches $290 mln note issue

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2004
The Rock Building Society (RBS) today launched $290 million of residential mortgage backed notes under its securitisation program arranged by Societe Generale Australia.