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- Bradken's full year result met last year's guidance- Guidance for FY12 implies further solid earnings growth- Forecasts and targets adjusted, Brokers maintain Buy ratingsBy Chris ShawIn August of last year management at consumable products and capital equipment group Bradken ((BKN)) guid...

Admin System Aug 10, 2011

The Aussie has been pushed up to crucial resistance at 1.0400 and traders will be looking for new shorting opportunities up at this level. The 1.0400 level is the neckline of the double-top formation and the market will view this level as critical. Traders are likely to favour the downside until we see a clear break of 1.0400.

Lawrence Villamar Aug 10, 2011

By Greg PeelOne might be forgiven for fearing that by the end of last week, spot uranium may have been hit hard by festering economic fears in the US and Europe.

Admin System Aug 10, 2011

The release of the FOMC minutes confirmed that US interest rates are unlikely to change anytime soon. The Fed committed to keeping interest rates near zero for at least another two years and in a divided decision the central bank also signalled it was prepared to do more if necessary to spur growth over the midterm.

Lawrence Villamar Aug 10, 2011

Over the years the Australian dollar has had a habit of going up by the stairs and coming back down via the lift. I

Lawrence Villamar Aug 10, 2011

MARKET CLOSE (4.30pm AEST)The Australian sharemarket had a dramatic trading Tuesday as stocks staged an amazing comeback with the ASX 200 index (XJO) up 1.2 pct or 48.7 pts to 4034.8 while the broader All Ordinaries index (XAO) rose 1 pct or 40 pts to 4096.7.

Christine Gaylican Aug 09, 2011

Global miner BHP Billiton is moving to gain control of its iron-ore mining operations in Australia's Pilbara region. Australia’s Leighton Holdings today announced it has signed a Heads of Agreement for the sale of the HWE Iron Ore entities and assets that provide iron ore contract mining services to BHP Billiton in Western Australia.

Sharon Olalia Aug 09, 2011

Significant pressure from the continued strengthening of the Australian dollar, and increasing competition has forced Coca-Cola Amatil to close one of its three food processing factories in Australia, resulting in 150 job cuts.

Sharon Olalia Aug 09, 2011

A new analysis claims that tablet makers looking to compete with Apple's iPad should cut prices if they want to grasp the opportunity and they have a better chance in Europe than in the United States.

ranina sanglap Aug 09, 2011

MIDDAY REPORT (12.30pm AEST)The Australian sharemarket is currently trading at its lowest level since July 2009, with the All Ordinaries index (XAO) down 4.5 pct or 181.4 pts to 3875.3. The major U.S and European markets tumbled significantly overnight, leaving us with a negative lead too difficult to shrug off.

Christine Gaylican Aug 09, 2011

Australia's two large banks, the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) and Westpac (WBC), have cut back its fixed home loan rates without waiting any further for the central bank's next move.

Christine Gaylican Aug 09, 2011

The Australian Bankers' Association (ABA) has criticized the planned initiative by the Greens Party to put a cap on ATM fees that can be charged by banks, which may result to pass on fees to customers if pursued by Parliament.

Christine Gaylican Aug 09, 2011

National Australia Bank's direct asset management business, NabInvest, has announced it has acquired a 35 percent equity in AREA Property Partners (AREA), a global real estate fund manager based in New York.

Christine Gaylican Aug 09, 2011

The National Australia Bank was able to deliver earnings in the June quarter as local and affiliate banks from offshore locations have contributed to business growth in spite the difficult conditions.

Christine Gaylican Aug 09, 2011

By Greg PeelThe Dow fell 634 points or 5.6% to 10,809, the S&P fell 6.7% to 1119 and the Nasdaq fell 6.

Admin System Aug 09, 2011

The idea of real estate portals having direct contact with vendors was first tabled by Realestate.com.au CEO Greg Ellis in March 2011, where he indicated REA would consider selling products directly to property vendors.

Jamelle Agbuis Aug 09, 2011

It is perhaps the biggest story of the year in terms of fundamental food rights, and yet with very few exceptions, old media (traditional newspapers and news outlets) has outright refused to even cover the story.

Jamelle Agbuis Aug 09, 2011

- BIS Shrapnel releases Building In Australia 2011 report- Oz building commencements tipped to recover from 2011/12- Commercial and industrial building the key driver- Residential construction improvement not expected until 2012/13By Chris ShawThe Australian housing market has seen limited activity ...

Admin System Aug 09, 2011

Potential home buyers are being frightened away from the market by the government's proposed carbon tax, it has been claimed.

Jamelle Agbuis Aug 09, 2011

Recently announced changes to the federally funded Remote Employment Services aims to ensure job service providers meet the needs of Indigenous and other remote job seekers.

Jamelle Agbuis Aug 09, 2011

Markets fell across Asia, Europe and the US yesterday and overnight as the Australian dollar slumped, sharemarkets plunged and gold soared past $US1700 an ounce.

Jamelle Agbuis Aug 09, 2011

Global equity and commodity prices plunged on Monday as fears of recessions across the Northern Hemisphere caused panic selling by investors. Despite the US credit rating downgrade, the US dollar index and US bond prices rose.

Lawrence Villamar Aug 09, 2011

U.S. stocks tumbled deeper into correction territory in a Monday rout that sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunging to the biggest point drop since Dec. 1, 2008.

Lawrence Villamar Aug 09, 2011

Panicked investors shaved about $17 billion off the Australian share market, sending it to a 25-month low on fears of a volatile Wall Street following the first downgrading of US sovereign debt by Standard & Poor's.

Jamelle Agbuis Aug 09, 2011

Global equity and commodity prices plunged on Monday as fears of recessions across the Northern Hemisphere caused panic selling by investors. Despite the US credit rating downgrade, the US dollar index and US bond prices rose.

Jamelle Agbuis Aug 09, 2011

AFTERNOON REPORT (5.20pm AEST)Stocks around the Asian region fell further into the red today as investors reacted to the decision by ratings agency Standard and Poor's to downgrade the long-term credit rating of the United States from AAA to AA+. Investors and traders remained on edge despite the Group of Seven industrial nations pledging a coordinated effort to ensure financial markets have enough liquidity.

Christine Gaylican Aug 08, 2011

Qantas pilots have slammed claims they are seeking spas and massages as part of their industrial campaign against the airline.

Sharon Olalia Aug 08, 2011

Virgin Australia will soon be flying with business class to the Gold Coast, and new luxury lounge is set to follow.

Sharon Olalia Aug 08, 2011

- RedMed quarterly delivered in key areas- Forex pressures continue to impact- Growth outlook still solid, diversification a benefit- Buy ratings still dominate broker viewsBy Chris ShawSleep disorder group ResMed ((RMD)) reported 4Q11 earnings last week and the result had been viewed as an importan...

Admin System Aug 08, 2011