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Value investor Perpetual has been building up a sizeable stake in Service Stream.

Discussions with Babcock & Brown are continuing, but it won’t involve a merger or takeover, says Primelife.

Chinese inflation remains in check despite strong economic growth but DBS Group suggests monetary policy is too loose given current asset prices so eventually it will spike higher.

One of Australia’s most promising technology companies has just announced another milestone contract from India.

Parts of Australia have enjoyed some winter rains but National Australia Bank suggests conditions remain tough for the agricultural sector and more rain is needed to boost winter crops.

No portfolio changes, no strategy update, no capital management, no dividend increase, poor FY08 guidance – is there anything to like about CSR?

Three billionaires flexed their buying muscles on the Street last night, overriding mixed economic data. A rally in the US dollar saw gold breach the important US$665/oz level.

Weekly musings from your editor.

Bravura Solutions looks well placed to grow in the financial services solutions marketplace but brokers prefer to remain cautious until management delivers on potential.

It is beholden upon stock analysts in 2007 to at least point out the buyout potential of their charges. With that in mind, Citi has nominated Transurban.