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Australian Stock Market Report - Afternoon 10/24/2011

The local share market started the trading week on a very positive note, although volumes were low. Investor sentiment was boosted by impressive gains in US and European share markets on Friday, while strong Chinese manufacturing data added to the overall buying mood. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) rose 110.2pts or 2.6pct to 4313.6 while the S&P/ASX 200 Index (XJO) gained 113pts or 2.7pct to 4255.

These Less Conventional Methods will Help Save to Own a Home

As saving for a home deposit becomes an even greater challenge with higher living costs, some borrowers are exploring unconventional ways to help them save sooner, according to Mortgage Choice, one of Australia's largest independently owned mortgage broker.
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Barclays Sees Oil At US$115 Per Barrel In 2012

- Oil market continues to tighten- Global inventories down and supply issues remain- Tight market should support prices- Barclays forecasting average of US$115 per barrel in 2012By Chris ShawA main theme for Barclays Capital in recent months has been a widening divergence between macro-based and phy...

Global Markets Overview - 10/24/2011

European leaders are nearing agreement on a plan that would see the region's banks raise around EUR100 billion in fresh capital, said three people familiar with marathon talks taking place Sunday.

Western Areas On The Compass

- Solid production report from Western Areas- Exploration, low costs an high grade assets make the stock attractive- Positive view offset by weaker nickel price outlook- Brokers remain divided in ratingsBy Chris ShawSeptember quarter production for nickel play Western Areas ((WSA)) was largely as th...

iPhone 4S's Siri Hit by Microsoft and Google

In two separate interviews Google Android chief Andy Rubin and Microsoft Windows Phone President Andy Lees both had negative things to say about Apple's digital assistant Siri.

Firm Demands RIM Drop BBX Name for Upcoming OS

The name of Research in Motion's (RIM) upcoming operating system, BBX, is taken and a New Mexico company using BBx prefix to its products has sent a notice to the BlackBerry maker not to use it to avoid confusing the public.

Oakajee Rail Corridor Gets Approval from WA

The Western Australian government has approved on Thursday the 570-km railway corridor infrastructure project that would enable Mid-West iron-ore projects gain access to the $5.9 billion proposed deepwater port at Oakajee.

China: Not The Basket Case Some Think

AMP Capital Investors' Chief Economist, Dr Shane Oliver gives us his assessment of China's health after the release of economic data for September and the September quarter over the past week.

Copper, Iron Ore Prices Slide

Unless the eurozone gets its act together and contain at the soonest time possible its growing fiscal crisis, prices of commodities such as copper and iron ore will see little stability in the coming weeks or even months.

Strike Causes Qantas Ticket Prices to Go Up

Qantas tickets have become more expensive because of the ongoing labor problem with unions. Travelers from Melbourne to Sydney now have to pay $150 more for a one-way ticket, News.com.au reports.

It's Just Like Punting On Horses

By Peter SwitzerThree of my favourite market experts are tentatively positive on shares, but they all admit that there is a capacity for officialdom to really stuff up our investments.

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