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ASX up average 26.8pc when Libs take power: Coppo
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Richard Coppleson at The Goldman Sachs notes that when the Coalition wins government from the Labor Party, the market has performed pretty well in the wake of that.
Polls diverge on Labor’s chances
The national polls have dramatically diverged over Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s election chances, with three polls showing a drop in Labor’s vote and a fourth poll showing an increase.
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Geoff Kitney
Labor shifts strategy as Coalition takes a high-cost risk
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Kevin Rudd’s team is refocusing its campaign efforts into targeting voter doubts about Opposition Leader Tony Abbott, while the Coalition is hoping its expensive parental leave scheme puts it in a winning position.
Geoff Kitney
‘Salvation Tony’ keeps to the faith as Labor fails to fire
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Halfway through the election campaign, it appears the positive Kevin Rudd effect that was initially so powerful has all but evaporated.