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Previous Stories

Oz Shares Now Fairly Valued, CommBank Says

May 29 2006 - Australia

Following the correction, CBA says the Australian market is now fairly valued, forecasting the ASX200 to rise to 5,350 by year end.


Don’t Expect Chinese Iron Ore Agreement Soon

May 29 2006 - Commodities

Chinese steel manufacturers haven’t given up their opposition to the proposed 19% price increase for iron ore just yet. Officials are suggesting ongoing negotiations are likely to extend into June.


Earnings Certainty Improving For Fisher & Paykel Appliances

May 29 2006 - FYI

FPA’s latest result contained few surprises. Brokers seem pleased however, were it not that their targets indicate there’s little upside from the current share price.


Is Telecom NZ A Weak Buy?

May 29 2006 - FYI

The public debate about Telecom NZ’s future is raging on. Maybe investors have been a little too negative on the new regulatory regime, but does that make the shares a Buy?


Banks Retain Their Safe Haven Status

May 29 2006 - Australia

Brokers have highlighted banks as a traditional safe haven in times of correction, with NAB becoming more popular.


CS Coverage Of Nylex In Hands Of Management

May 29 2006 - Australia

Citigroup has already hung up, but Credit Suisse is willing to hang in if management is willing to explain a few things.


Global Equities: She’ll Be Right, Mate?

May 26 2006 - FYI

Share markets should be higher in six to twelve months from now. But first come uncertainty, volatility and slower economic growth.


NZ Economy To Suffer From High Energy Prices

May 26 2006 - FYI

Higher priced oil will keep interest rates high in New Zealand, Commonwealth Bank predicts, this is not positive for the Kiwi economy.


Budget Tax Cuts A Boost, But Benefits Not Evenly Shared

May 26 2006 - Australia

CommBank lists the winners and losers from the last tax cuts in Australia.


More Work To Be Done To Reform Chinese Economy

May 26 2006 - International

The World Bank sees several elements that need extra attention to bring the Chinese economy into a better balance.


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