Gunns still evaluating impact of Japanese quake
Woodchipper Gunns (ASX: GNS) says it is continuing to assess the effects of the Japanese earthquake on the business outlook.
Could The Quake Actually Benefit QBE?
By Greg PeelIs the world about to end? Fans of the Book of Revelation may be somewhat inclined to believe so, but seismologists recently interviewed by the media have played down the implications of the seemingly endless stream of seismological events the world has suffered over the past couple of years, noting that such activity usually occurs in clusters. Eventually the earth will settle down ag...
Australia’s managed funds assets now at A$1.8 trillion
Australia had A$1.79 trillion (US$1.82 trillion) in funds under management (FUM) in the December quarter 2010, according to Austrade.
Australia displays strengths in financial services in Canada mission
The financial services capability of Australia, particularly the rapidly growing funds management sector, was showcased in Toronto and Montreal during an Austrade-led mission from 28 February – 2 March.
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World Market Overview 15/03/2011
U.S. stocks fell to six-week lows Monday as investors worried about the financialfallout from Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami.
Asian Equity Investment Requires Caution
- Asian stocks have been undervalued on US economic strength vis a vis Asian tightening- The potential is there for a strong June quarter- QE2 uncertainty nevertheless throws up risks- Australia is a foreign proxy for Asia By Greg PeelAsian equities have been a popular destination for foreign investment flows post-GFC given the disparity between soaring emerging market GDP growth compared to strug...
Australian Stock Market Report - Morning 15/03/2011
The OECD leading economic indicator rose from 102.8 to 103.1 in January with gauges for most industrialised economies strengthening in the month except China, India and Brazil.
The Overnight Report: Sifting Through The Sectors
By Greg PeelThe Dow closed down 51 points or 0.4% while the S&P lost 0.6% to 1296 and the Nasdaq fell 0.5%.Please note the US went on to summer time over the weekend. For the next three weeks the NYSE will close at 7am Sydney time before Australia reverts to standard time on April 3 after which the NYSE will close at 6am Sydney time.In the light of the tragedy in Japan, one feels rather uncomforta...
The Fallout: Australian Companies Report
QBE Insurance Group says its preliminary estimate of net claims from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan is about $US125 million.Australia's biggest insurance company says the total net cost from all large individual and catastrophe claims to date in 2011 will now be about $US550 million.This doesn't take into account future disasters (if they occur) over the rest of 2011.That compares w...
Markets: As Expected, Japan Mauled
As expected Japanese shares were hammered yesterday in the wake of Friday's quake and tsunami, and the explosions at nuclear reactors at Fukushima on Sunday and yesterday.Shares fell more than 6%, to be down almost 8% since the quake happened after the 1.7% fall late last Friday afternoon after the quake happened.The Nikkei ended down 6.2% at 9620.49.Tokyo Electric Power shares plunged 24% ye...
US Banks: Fed To Reveal Stress Tests, Dividend Decisions
As markets grapple with the impact of the Japanese quake and tsunami, the unrest in the Middle East, the euro debt crisis and worries about the strength of the US recovery, a bonus may be about to be delivered by the US Federal Reserve.Some time in the next few days, possibly within the next 24 hours, America's 19 biggest banks will learn the results of the latest stress tests conducted by re...
Commonwealth Bank advances on modern apps
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd (ASX:CBA) has achieved excellent progress in a core banking modernisation program that it has been pursuing since April 2008, the bank said today.
Citigroup appoints new mortgages head
Citigroup has appointed Vibha Coburn as Head of Mortgages for Citibank Australia. Ms Coburn was most recently a business director in Secured Finance Solutions at Citibank Singapore.
Australia LNG projects to benefit from Japan's renewed nuclear concerns
Renewed safety concerns regarding nuclear generation resulting from the massive Japanese earthquake may benefit the development of new liquefied natural gas projects (LNG) in Australia, according to an international ratings agency.
Nokia unveils E7 smartphone for Aussie business professionals
Nokia Australia has unveiled the new E7 Symbian smartphone, with the phone maker expecting to lure mostly business professionals in snatching a unit that mostly boasts of a wide 10cm touchscreen that slides sideways and tilts for better viewing pleasure.
BHP Billiton pays out dividends
Mining giant BHP Billiton Ltd. (ASX: BHP) has announced dividends to be distributed to shareholders amounting to 45.935919 Australian cents.
After Qantas, now Virgin Blue raises fuel surcharges and fares
Virgin Blue Group of Airlines says it would increase fares and international fuel surcharges in response to further rises in global fuel prices.
Japan And The Energy Market Impact
- Short term economic contraction should give way to medium term economic growth in Japan- The Kobe quake in 1995 provides lessons- Demand for crude, LNG and coal should increase to offset lost nuclear power- The longer term impact on nuclear energy as a whole is of concernBy Greg PeelAs the impact of the Japanese earthquake and subsequent tsunami became apparent, the response from global financia...
What's the deal with discount coupons?
Hunting for bargains, discounts, and or major freebies on the Internet, opens a lot of doors to Australian consumers looking forward to discounts and even freebies in their favourite restaurants and supermarket chains all over the country.
REPEAT Rudi's View: Fixed Income Knows Best?
(This story was originally published on Wednesday, 8th March 2011. It has now been re-published to make it available to non-paying members at FNArena and to readers elsewhere).- The world will have to get used to higher priced oil- There will be no QE3, unless the US experiences another shock- Europe remains a troubled, high risk proposition- Forecasts for equity returns this year likely too bulli...
No Doom And Gloom From Oil
- Magnitude, speed and duration of higher oil prices matter- Growth impact of recent oil price gains expected to be mild- Morgan Stanley forecasting US growth of 4.0% in 2011By Chris ShawWith oil prices surging recently, Morgan Stanley notes investors are again questioning just how sustainable is the US economic expansion. The concerns appear justified, as Morgan Stanley suggests a rough rule of t...
Daily Forex Forecast 14/03/2011
The Australian Dollar climbed following reports of increased industrial production and steady inflation for China.
World Market Overview 14/03/2011
The Australian share market has suffered its worst weekly fall in just over nine months, losing ground on Friday as sentiment was further eroded by economic concerns in Europe and the United States.
Australian Stock Market Report - Morning 14/03/2011
US retail sales rose by 1.0pct in February - in line with forecasts and the strongest gain in four months. Excluding autos, sales rose 0.7pct.
Commodities: Oil, Gold Mixed, grains Sold Off Sharply
Commodity markets won't feel as much of the impact from the Japanese quake and tsunami as one might think.Sure gold and oil will bounce around, as they did on Friday, but there are other issues with a more direct impact on these major commodities.These include Libya and oil prices, fears about the strength of global demand (which is partly why copper prices are off 10% in the past month) and ...
Tsunami engulfs northern Japan after massive quake, Australia among territories warned
A devastating tsunami is engulfing towns in Japan's northern Pacific coast following a major offshore quake today. Japanese television is broadcasting cars, ships and even buildings being swept away by a vast wall of water.
NSW Food Authority: Slimming Seed products highly toxic
The NSW Food Authority has issued urgent advice to consumers not to consume plant seeds marketed as slimming products under the labels ‘The Latin Seed’ and ‘Slim Seed.’
Charter Hall lifts stake in CQO
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) has exercised its right of first refusal to acquire a portion of Macquarie Bank Ltd group’s (MBL) holding in Charter Hall Office REIT (ASX:CQO).
Govt provides new housing option for vulnerable people in Adelaide
A new $2.5 million social housing development has officially opened in Brooklyn Park, Adelaide to provide at least 10 people at risk of homelessness with a roof over their heads.
Australian Dollar Outlook 11/03/2011
The Australian dollar has opened lower this morning as disappointing Chinese trade data weighed on markets overnight.
Daily Forex Forecast 11/03/2011
The Australian Dollar moved lower overnight on a renewed bout of risk aversion and opens today at parity with the greenback.
The High Cost Of Free Money
The High Cost of Free MoneyPerhaps the most famous economic law is the one that there is no such thing as a free lunch. By keeping US short rates at abnormally low levels beyond the financial crisis and as growth bounces back beyond the dreams of the wildest optimists, the Fed increasingly seems to be trying to ‘feed the US economy for nothing’. This is worrying for as we have reviewed...
World Market Overview 11/03/2011
Blue-chip stocks suffered their biggest intraday drop since October as reports of Saudi police firing on protesters added a new worry to a day of broader economic concerns.
Australian Stock Market - Morning 11/3/2011
The Bank of England left its key lending rate unchanged at 0.50pct on Thursday. The central bank also made no changes to it´s £200 billion program of asset purchases.
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