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Previous Stories

Rate Hike Expectations In Japan Pushed Back By CPI Data

Aug 28 2006 - International

Lower than expected CPI data in Japan has the market revising its expectations for future rate hikes, though the economic recovery remains on course.


Opinions Divided Over MIG Restructuring

Aug 25 2006 - Australia

Macquarie Infra Group’s restructuring initiatives far overshadowed its profit result, with the broking community mixed in terms of its views of the changes.


Margin Squeeze Pushes DCA Group Out Of Favour

Aug 25 2006 - Australia

DCA Group revealed a disappointing profit result yesterday that showed the impact of margin pressure, with the brokers quick to scale down forecasts as a result.


The Enigma That Is Zinifex

Aug 25 2006 - Australia

Despite record zinc prices, brokers were surprised by Zinifex’s result. But the real interest lay in the dividend.


The Worst May Be Over For Maxitrans

Aug 25 2006 - Australia

A recent profit warning pushed down the Maxitrans share price, but Austock Securities sees a potential turnaround situation.


Ongoing Tightness In The Oil Market Supporting Prices

Aug 25 2006 - Commodities

National Australia Bank’s monthly oil update suggests recent market tightness is likely to be an ongoing issue as supply upside is far from certain and demand is set to continue growing.


Gold Sales Continue To Confuse

Aug 25 2006 - Commodities

Someone has been selling at lot of gold at each price fix recently, but the figures just don’t add up. Will it continue?


Housing Prices On The Rise: To Hike Or Not To Hike?

Aug 24 2006 - Australia

Housing price data indicates the market is developing stronger than expected. Will the RBA hike one more time? Economists remain divided over the matter.


It’s A Nickel Jubilee

Aug 24 2006 - Australia

Jubilee Mines has surprised brokers with its profit result and ambitious production forecasts.


When A Record Profit Is Not Enough

Aug 24 2006 - Australia

BHP Billiton has set a new benchmark for profitability in corporate Australia, but the market is disappointed the company is not returning more to its shareholders.


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