Telstra may go it alone for $8b
THE Optus-led G9 consortium is in danger of floundering as members bicker over their response to the tender process for an $8 billion-plus national broadband network.
Aussie stocks higher, led by resources
The Australian share market closed firmly in the black, driven by the resources sector after the commodities index recorded its biggest weekly gain in 33 years.
Babcock still has its tickets
And Michael Evans has a special friend he likes to call Mr Snufalufagus.
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.
Aussie sharemarket closes stronger
The Australian share market closed moderately stronger driven by an improvement in financial stocks and a positive lead from Wall Street.
End to worst year since 1982
THE sharemarket closed lower yesterday, despite a positive start, finishing the financial year substantially weaker.
Resources boost for market after slow...
THE sharemarket overcame negative early trading to close higher yesterday, boosted by strength among mining and oil stocks.
An early spring cleaning
Delicate Michael Evans breaks into a sweat at the sight of a feather duster.
Babcock rules out bid for broadband network
THE Federal Government's attempt to stoke interest from the private sector in an $8 billion-plus broadband network has suffered a serious setback after Babcock & Brown ruled out bidding for the infrastructure project.
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.
Diary lightens up for Liz
Michael Evans knows Queensland is beautiful one day, perfect the next.
08/10/08
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Of Telstra, and Tricom
Telstra looms now that Murdoch and Packer's takeover plans for CBH have failed. Meanwhile, Babcock & Brown and ANZ move on Tricom.
No telecommunications gold rush...
But brokers say the cancellation will help Telstra keep its regional dominance.
Actuaries of the Caribbean
The NSW Labor Government tries to use Work Choices to bust union plans to disrupt the Pope's visit.
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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Who's next for financial judgment day?
After years of picking the dips in a bullmarket and riding the resources boom the big game is now selecting the next blow-up.
B&B Capital's Eircom plan may be put on hold
Babcock & Brown Capital's boss Rob Topfer faces opposition to his Eircom plans from the left and the right. A key expert's report won't make his job any easier.
B&B Capital's Eircom plan may be put on hold
Babcock & Brown Capital's boss Rob Topfer faces opposition to his Eircom plans from the left and the right. A key expert's report won't make his job any easier.
Who's next for financial judgment day?
After years of picking the dips in a bullmarket and riding the resources boom the big game is now selecting the next blow-up.
Who's next for financial judgment day?
After years of picking the dips in a bullmarket and riding the resources boom the big game is now selecting the next blow-up.
IT sector shines lone light as shares...
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.
05/23/08
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ASX buoyed by earnings results
The Australian share market closed firmly in the black as solid earnings results from Telstra, Qantas, Fairfax and other major companies.
02/21/08
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Stocks to watch at noon
Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon.
02/21/08
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Stocks to watch
Stocks to watch on the Australian Stock Exchange:
02/21/08
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Banks push Aussie shares lower
Australian shares drop after US stocks fell on worries that Bank of America may walk away from buying Countrywide Financial.
Terms of tender skewed: Optus
OPTUS fears its arch rival Telstra will retain its near-monopoly for the next decade amid mounting speculation that the dominant telecom will win the right to build an $8...