RBA keeps rates on hold
GLENDA KWEK 2:31pm |
The Reserve Bank has kept the record low cash rate unchanged in a widely expected move, but says the dollar is ''uncomfortably high".
Stocks a winner on Cup Day
SALLY ROSE 5:24pm |
The Australian sharemarket has closed higher, led up by mining and energy stocks, while the dollar took a hit after the RBA said the currency was ''uncomfortably high".
Telstra to float Autohome on Wall Street
PETER CAI 12:55pm |
Telstra will float Chinese car sales website Autohome on the New York Stock Exchange, in an IPO worth as much as $1 billion.
More job cuts in Queensland's coal sector
3:44pm |
Anglo American blames a coal price slump for its decision to slash 200 jobs at a central Queensland mine.
Pressure on Dexus to sweeten CPA bid
CAROLYN CUMMINS 5:34pm |
Commonwealth Property Office Fund has revalued its assets by $60 million, adding to the pressure on rival Dexus to increase its offer price of $1.15.
Why Coles is right to fear Amazon
MORGAN HOUSEL 1:12pm |
Wesfarmers CEO Richard Goyder recently spoke of the “other big gorilla on our doorstep”. It was an accurate description.
Asia powers ANZ to new highs
NATHAN BELL 10:35am |
If you’re a believer in ANZ’s Asian expansion strategy, then last week’s annual result was just what the doctor ordered.
Treasury Wine being sued by shareholders
11:33am |
Investors have begun legal action against the global winemaker and distributor for allegedly breaching disclosure obligations over writedowns.
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| Dow Jones | 15639.1 | 23.6 | 0.2% |
| Nasdaq | 3936.6 | 0.0 | 0.0% |
| Hang Seng | 23091.5 | -98.1 | -0.4% |
| NZ 50 | 4938.7 | 28.0 | 0.6% |
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'Uncomfortably high' - RBA weighs on dollar
5:40pm |
The Australian dollar has rallied above 95 US cents on the back of encouraging retail sales and house prices data.
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Rupert takes aim at his own shop
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Flocks a way to golden egg
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Review of the crowdfunding rules could give investors more incentive to take a small share of a start-up.
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