ASX close flat as bank gains offset
The Australian share market closed flat as a rally in banks and property trusts, triggered by a positive US lead, offset falls in mining and energy stocks.
Prospect of interest rate cut keeps heads above water
THE sharemarket has closed flat for a second session yesterday, with Westpac and St George the standouts among banking stocks and the miners generally weaker.
Darker skies on the horizon for airlines
Even Qantas is being marked down despite some smooth flying right now.
Beware Everest descent
Michael Evans prefers strolling down hills to climbing mountains.
08/19/08
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ASX edges higher as oil and gold rises
The Australian share market nudged a little higher after closing relatively flat last week as gold and oil prices rose.
Stocks to watch
Stocks of interest on the Australian stock exchange at today.
Merchants of menace
Bigger companies are using credit card surcharge to add to their margins.
08/13/08
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Cost of credit card use set to increase
The cost of using a credit card is expected to increase as more businesses apply a surcharge to purchases made with the plastic, a report suggests.
08/08/08
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ASX slightly firmer with banks stronger
The Australian share closed marginally firmer, with the banking sector gaining ground and a slightly positive Wall Street adding to the buoyant local tone.
Telstra walks out of union talks
TELSTRA is set for a protracted battle with unions after breaking off enterprise bargaining negotiations because of what it described as demands for an "unlawful side deal".
Stocks close slightly higher
The Australian share market has closed flat, with Westpac and St George the only standouts among banking stocks and the big miners generally weaker.
Banks lead stocks up
The stock market is up despite US equities slumping on jobs and manufacturing figures.
Stocks remain high
Sjhares are up almost 1%, driven by the mining sector and a rally in the US overnight.
07/30/08
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Shares gain 3%
The share market is 3% higher, pushed up by the big miners and banks.
07/21/08
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Shares near 5000 barrier
Share open lower, as banks and miners drag the market towards the 5000 barrier.
Austrade sends big delegation to China
Australia is sending its biggest yet business delegation to China, on the eve of the Beijing Olympic Games, the federal government says.
06/18/08
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Joey still the fans' favourite
IF ANDREW JOHNS'S bombshell that he dabbled with recreational drugs during his playing career was supposed to have trashed his reputation, someone forgot to tell the kids.
IT sector shines lone light as shares reverse
The sharemarket closed down more than 1 per cent yesterday on weaker resource stocks and industrials, the only bright spot being the information technology sector.
Jumping on China's new power
It's not just the big players that are "hugging the panda" to expand, writes Tim Harcourt.
06/13/08
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On your marks, telecom teams
The Grand National Broadband Bid is about to start.
04/09/08
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Wall Street woes spread down under
The sharemarket closed lower yesterday, weighed down by the financial sector after renewed concerns about credit issues on Wall Street.
06/03/08
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The great grocery 'swindle'
Expect little from the ACCC's inquiry into grocery prices.
Privatised at last
The final T3 instalment payments are due within days, marking the end of government ownership of the telco.
Cranky line call at Optus
Conroy's first phone bill could be a doozy, says Matt O'Sullivan.
05/14/08
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Early gains turn into share-price...
THE Australian sharemarket gave back early gains to close lower despite positive moves on Wall Street.
Shares follow Wall Street down
The Australian stockmarket opened lower, following Wall Street and drops in base metals prices in London.
05/07/08
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