Australian Economy

Australian Market Report of November 5: Positive Lead from US Election

🕔11/5/2008 1:00:00 PM

The Australia share market closed marginally weaker after a 75 basis point interest rate cut by the RBA boosted the bourse back from earlier sharply lower levels. The deep cut mirrors RBA's worry about the domestic and global economic outlook. Analysts said the Australia market may have hit the bottom last week at about 3600 points, and the Democratic win in the US election will also give a positive lead to the Australia market.

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Midday Market Roundup 05/10/2008

🕔11/5/2008 12:31:00 PM

The market is doing OK – up 76 – but we were expecting better things after the SFE Futures suggested a 134 point rise this morning ahead of US Election result. We were up 103 at best. Resources outperforming after a strong session on the London Metals Exchange. Westpac Bank goes 72c ex dividend today, ANZ tomorrow 74c.

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US Car Crisis

🕔11/5/2008 8:21:00 AM

The US car industry will be the most pressing problem the new US President will have to grapple with after the industry saw a massive 32% plunge in sales in October, even worse than anyone had thought and grimmer than the shock 27% slump in September.

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Hardie/McPherson's

🕔11/5/2008 8:19:00 AM

Shares in James Hardie staggered 17 cents higher yesterday to $4.99, despite the company revealing its third and fourth plant closures in the US because of the continuing building slump.

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Suddenly Everyone Likes APN, Sort Of

🕔11/5/2008 8:17:00 AM

APN News & Media (APN) shares were again in demand yesterday, finishing up 11 cents in a down market, to $3.09.

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Platinum Still Hesitant

🕔11/5/2008 8:10:00 AM

A burst of realism from listed investment fund management group, Platinum Asset Management yesterday.

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Rates: Strap Yourself In

🕔11/4/2008 11:24:00 PM

Desperation is always a good thing to be on, as we saw with the win by Viewed in yesterday's Melbourne Cup.

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