Last updated: February 07, 2010

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Dollar 1.5 cents lower on debt fears

THE dollarwas 1.5 US cents lower at noon, as risk appetite continued to wane following concerns about Greece's economic future.

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New manager for Rio's China operations

RIO Tinto looks to be trying to patch up its rocky relationship with China, appointing a new managing director of operations in the country.

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A safe place to stash cash

MANY people are looking for a safe home for their cash where they can earn a predictable return.

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Dollar lower on weak retail sales

THE dollar was more than half a cent lower at noon after the release of weaker than expected monthly retail sales figures.

Shares lower as banks, miners fall

THE share market continued to fall in morning trade, with major resource and financial stocks weighing on the main indices.

Picking the right managed fund

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MANAGED funds are a good option for people without time to invest directly - but how to find the right one?

Getting started in day trading shares

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EXPERTS say people who want to trade shares need a plan, some cash, and a good mentor.

Investing in shares for the long haul

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IT'S a complex, confusing beast, but the share market can be simple for beginners to get a slice of action.

Eyes on tomorrow's money

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Everything from tax breaks to population growth will colour the financial landscape in the coming decade.

Rich return to investments

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CONFIDENCE among investors has bounced back and wealthy Australians are leading the charge.

Who decides what's right?

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RESPONSIBLE investing isn't as simple as picking an "ethical'' managed fund and going with it.

Mortgage funds still struggling

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The mortgage fund industry will need a restructure to lure back investors as billions remain frozen.

Share market off and running

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FUND managers believe the rally on the share market over the holiday season is sustainable and based on a fundamental recovery.

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