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Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2004
The Australian dollar opened weaker across the board, as traders squared up their long positions ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's announcement tomorrow morning.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2004
The Australian dollar has lost more ground against the United States dollar, which has continued to surge on ramped up market expectations for a US interest rate rise.

Tax Office to crack down on manipulation of company shares

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2004
Businesses which use manipulated share losses to avoid paying tax are being investigated as part of a crackdown on the practice by the Australian Taxation Office.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2004
The Australian dollar fell almost 1% against a surging US dollar.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2004
The Australian dollar has climbed back up to near seven year highs overnight, rising more than 1% against the United States dollar.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2004
The Australian dollar opened weaker on the back of a firmer United States dollar following comments from European officials about curbing the strength of the euro.

Healthcare, biotechs seen as best Australian investments

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2004
Australia's healthcare and biotechnology sectors offered the best opportunities for investment, a prominent United States investor told a gathering in Los Angeles last week.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2004
The Australian dollar has recouped a decline that began late last week and looks set to end the week higher, on the back of United States dollar weakness.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2004
The Australian dollar extended yesterday's rally after comments from European officials again failed to convince the market they would act to stem the euro's rise against the United States dollar.

Foxtel to roll out digital services

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2004
Foxtel will roll out its digital Pay TV service over the next two and a half years by which time it will offer more than 130 channels and a range of interactive services, the company said today.