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Previous Stories

Get Used To US$70 Oil

Sep 10 2009 - Commodities

Oil has been range-bound in the US$70 neighbourhood for more than a month now and should stay there for a while yet.


Oz Retail Sales, Housing Finance Weaker in July

Sep 09 2009 - Australia

Weaker retail sales and housing finance numbers for July show the Australian economy is not yet fully in expansion mode.


Oz Consumer Confidence Continues To Improve

Sep 09 2009 - Australia

The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index rose again in September, likely adding weight to the argument for the RBA to lift rates in October.


Barrick Backs A Stronger Gold Price

Sep 09 2009 - Commodities

The world’s largest gold miner has finally decided to buy back its hedge book.


Looking At Elders Anew

Sep 09 2009 - Australia

With debt issues addressed and an improving outlook, brokers are rediscovering interest in Elders.


Stockbrokers Cannot Get Excited About Sigma

Sep 08 2009 - Australia

Sigma Pharmaceuticals has acquired 15 brands plus a manufacturing facility from BMS and announced a rights issue.


Oz Business Confidence Improves Again

Sep 08 2009 - Australia

The NAB Business Survey for August showed a further improvement in conditions and confidence.


Opinions Divided On The Best Property Exposures

Sep 07 2009 - Australia

Credit markets are improving but recent results from listed REITs were mixed enough that brokers continue to have differing views on where the best exposures to the sector can be found.


Oz Labour Demand Turning The Corner

Sep 07 2009 - Australia

The latest insitghts into job ads in Australia suggests the negative trend is turning towards a more positive outlook.


Corporate Express Slows

Sep 07 2009 - Australia

Brokers are struggling to see how Corporate Express can generate outperformance.


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