AUS, NZ currencies seen improving
A slight correction in the world financial markets may improve today’s value of the Australian and New Zealand dollars and break off from the sluggish trading now lasting for three weeks.
Gibbs no regrets despite losing job
Guinness Peat Group's Tony Gibbs has no regrets over a statement opposing the company's demerger plan that cost his job.
Little Upside For Natural Gas
In the view of Barclays Capital there are factors that could be positive for the natural gas market but none are likely or enough on their own to push prices significantly higher.
On New Dividend Rules, Tax On CSM LNG, And Retail Banking
RBS evaluates stocks impacted by changing dividend rules while JP Morgan weighs up the RSPT against the PRRT and Morgan Stanley warns of lower earnings for retail banking.
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Asian markets off to a good start
Asian markets have started with an early rebound on Tuesday led by finance and mobile phone makers. Its disclosure that it will buy back shares allowed Tokio Marine Holdings Inc. to gain 1.7 percent. Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Co., on the other hand, rallied 1.2 percent after it reported that its unit NTT Finance Corp. expects its first operating profit in three years.
Japan: Retail Sales Slow, As Does Deflation
Mixed economic news from Japan yesterday.Consumer prices fell at a slower pace in May and retail sales rose.But the rate...
Photon's Depressing Update
Photon Group likes to describe itself as "Australia's largest marketing and communications group"; yesterday it confir...
Wattyl Says Yes To US Bid
Good bye Wattyl, hello Valspar.Shares in Wattyl, the much bid for Australian paint group, jumped more than 25% yesterda...
GBG Looks To Use Iron Ore Income To Diversify
Gindalbie Metals Ltd says its flagship Karara iron ore project in Western Australia's midwest region (near Geraldton) wi...
The Overnight Report: Lack Of Conviction
Wall Street meandered on thin volume last night as investors search for a reason to move either way. Dow down 5.
Group of 20: A Rubbish Agreement
Ignore anything you may read or hear about new policies, breakthroughs or agreements emanating from the Group of 20 nati...
Potential performers in ASX200
As trading opens today, analysts polled by the International Business Times said these are the stocks to watch with the biggest potential.
Latest US Plasma Data Add To More Doubt On CSL
The latest plasma market data in the US suggest some IVIG volume growth but brokers have offered mixed reactions.
IG Markets Australian Market Wrap
The Australia 200 CFD Index finished 0.7% lower at 4384.5, with industrial and material names detracting most of the points.
Shares open higher
The share market recorded higher at the opening today, thanks to the financial and energy sectors.
Eurozone Growth Impact Not So Daunting
Danske Bank argues that tighter budgets in Europe will be offset by accompanying positive influences. There is no need to panic.
Stocks start flat, commodities promising
The Australian stock market is off for a soft start because mixed signals from offshore trading will put pressure in the overall performance.
A Cuppa Gold
Two more suggestions why gold might be poised for another rally higher.
Markets Outlook Goes Cloudy
World stocks, as measured by the MSCI, are down more than 7% since January, leaving many investors wondering where grow...
Economy, Banks To Dominate Equities, Bonds
Worries about bank regulation, the global economy, US economic growth and BP saw markets finish mostly lower on Friday.T...
BP Dominates Oil Markets
Oil prices rose more than 3% on Friday, but it had nothing to do with the normal ebb and flow of the markets and daily a...
US Economic Growth Slides
Last week the US Federal Reserve surprised with a post meeting statement that weakened its previously confident stance a...
DIARY: End of Quarter, Half Year, Financial Year
A big week for markets here and offshore, and for investors large and small.The 2009-10 financial year and the second q...
REPEAT Rudi's View: The Divide Between Uncertainty And Value
With 48 ASX200 companies now trading on single digit FY11 multiples, is there "value" in the Australian share market?
The Reject Shop Set For Solid Earnings Growth
Management of The Reject Shop has confirmed earnings guidance and brokers are encouraged by expansion plans.
IG Markets Australian Market Wrap
The Australia 200 CFD Index finished 1.5% lower, with material and energy names detracting most of the points.
Mining stocks suffer reversals after gains yesterday as most equities follow suit
Mining companies’ gains on yesterday’s leadership change were reversed today as overall share market slid by 1.4 percent, with the All Ordinaries index dipping by 60 points to 4,444 as of 1438 AEST while the ASX 200 shed 62 points to 4,418.
GPG director calls to abandon demerger
Plans to demerge Guinness Peat Group Australia should be dropped as it is not backed by shareholders, according to GPG director Tony Gibbs.
The Tough Mathematics Behind US Initial Jobless Claims
BTIG market strategist Mike O'Rourke explains what needs to happen in the US to start creating more jobs and bring unemployment down.
Gold prices rise anew
Gold prices rose to $1,250 an ounce on Thursday as market jitters over sovereign credit risk and equity markets urged investors to park their funds into safer domain.
Macquarie Surprises Investors On Outlook
Macquarie Group shares were hammered yesterday after it revealed that the increased volatility in financial markets sin...
Macquarie Surprises With Uncertain Outlook
Macquarie Group shares were hammered yesterday after it revealed that the increased volatility in financial markets sin...
Japan Exports Up, But Starting To Slow
Another hint that Japan's strong export driven recovery may be losing steam, and with it, the surging growth in Australi...
NZ Economy Still Growing
The New Zealand economy grew for a 4th straight quarter in the three months to March, thanks mostly to the strength of...
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