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Previous Stories

Spot Uranium Finally Moving Again?

Feb 19 2007 - Commodities

The U3O8 spot price hasn’t moved much so far this year but an auction this week could well make the difference.


CPA Appears Headed Offshore

Feb 19 2007 - Australia

A strategic review announced by management at Commonwealth Property Office Fund leads brokers to suggest a move offshore is likely in an attempt to boost distributions.


The Week Ahead: Worrying About Wages

Feb 19 2007 - FYI

It’s wage week in Australia as the RBA governor testifies to parliament.


Views Polarised on Telstra

Feb 16 2007 - Australia

Overdone, say the raft of analysts who completely missed the Telstra re-rating. On track, say the ones who got it right. Where to now?


NAB Sees Divergent Outlooks For Metals In 2007

Feb 16 2007 - Commodities

National Australia Bank suggests investors become more selective in their metals exposure as differing fundamentals are creating divergent outlooks.


Consensus Building On A Much Lower Oil Price

Feb 16 2007 - Commodities

More analysts are joining the chorus that the oil price must eventually head lower – perhaps back to US$30/bbl.


New Stores The Growth Option For The Reject Shop

Feb 15 2007 - Australia

A profit result in line with expectations has led to only minor earnings adjustments this year, but an acceleration of its expansion plan sees future forecasts lifted for The Reject Shop.


Inflation Pressures To Push Rates Higher In China

Feb 15 2007 - International

Latest figures show increasing inflationary pressures in the Chinese economy, with both BDS and Credit Suisse anticipating higher interest rates in response.


China’s CNNC Looking Overseas For Uranium Supply

Feb 15 2007 - Commodities

China’s largest nuclear power plant construction company is signing agreements to invest and explore for uranium outside the country. It’s getting crowded out there.


Bernanke Soothes Wall Street

Feb 15 2007 - FYI

When the Fed chairman testified to Congress, it was news the market wanted to hear.


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