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Bonds: Too Much For Now, Or Too Little?

Government bonds had a tough first quarter, recording losses, and so far the second quarter is seeing a bit more of the same as market rates edge higher on signs the US economy is doing better than expected and the eurozone crisis has eased.

Interest Rates: RBA Sits, Again, Hints At May 1 Cut

It was a close run thing at yesterday's April meeting of the RBA board, a rate cut almost happened, judging by the significant change to the wording of the key part of the post meeting statement from Governor Glenn Stevens.
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Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 4/5/2012

The Australian share market has started the final day of the shortened trading week on a negative note, as profit takers move in ahead of the Easter break and following weakness on offshore markets overnight. US and European markets retreated following a disappointing Spanish bond auction and as investors anxiously debated what markets would look like without more stimulus from the US Federal Reserve. In early trade on the local market, the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is down 34.5pts or 0.8pct to...

Samsung Announces Delay for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Line

Korean-based firm Samsung announced that there will be a delay regarding the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 line. The company announced that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 line will be likely to be available by the end of April, 2012.

Australian Exports Down 2% in February

Australia's exports declined 2 per cent in February which contributed to a trade deficit of $480 million. It is the second largest trade deficit for the country since early 2010.

Instagram Now Available in Android

Instagram, the popular photo-sharing app is now available for Android users. It was first exclusively offered to iPhone users for the past 18 months but it has now expanded to Android-based smartphones.

James Murdoch Relinquishes BSkyB Chairmanship

Apparently taking too much heat from the scandals hounding his family's media empire, James Murdoch announced on Tuesday his resignation as chairman of British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB).

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Launched

The all-new, second-generation Mercedes-Benz B-Class has launched in Australia with three model variants making up the range: B180, B200 and B200 CDI.

McLaren MP4-12C Supercar for Rent

Now we all know how most rental cars get treated, but we suspect this McLaren MP4-12C may be treated with a little bit more respect by its users.

Global Markets Overview 04/04/2012

Stocks fell after details from the Federal Reserve's most recent policy meeting offered no signals that immediate monetary stimulus is on the way, prompting investors to question whether the rally can continue without a prime driver.

Rebranding: OneSteel to Change Name to Arrium

OneSteel announced on Tuesday plans to change its name to Arrium Limited in a bid to bring in new investors and clarify the extent of its business.

Icarus Signal New Entries For Today: Big Four Banks

Daily update on share prices and consensus price targets.By Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, Editor FNArenaSector analysts at JP Morgan summed it up succinctly this morning: shares in Australian banks have appreciated noticeably in the first three months of the year, supported by a variety of factors, but this...

Is Transfield The Next Leighton?

By Greg PeelConstruction company Leighton Holdings ((LEI)) has been stuck with two disastrous legacy projects in the form of the Victorian desal plant and the Brisbane airport link, not to mention Middle East projects that remain a constant risk.

Tell Us Dr Copper, Are Things Looking Up or Down for China?

This should be a testing week for Australian stock prices, not for any technical levels of support and resistance (that we know of...although we leave that stuff to Murray). But because two of Australia's large Asian trading partners - China and Japan - are showing weak trade activity.

Stocks, Cocktail Parties and Balace Sheets

Where do you get your latest stock tips from? Scouring through balance sheets, poring over profit and loss statements and scrutinising cash-flow statements? Or do you listen to the latest punt your mate Joe is boasting about at a cocktail party?

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