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Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Super Retail Group to convert Amart Sports stores into Rebel stores, Federal Resources Minister Matt Canavan resigns over dual citizenship, and cash is no longer king according to new Reserve Bank survey.
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Super Retail Group to convert Amart Sports stores into Rebel stores, Federal Resources Minister Matt Canavan resigns over dual citizenship, and cash is no longer king according to new Reserve Bank survey.
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Nasdaq hits fresh record high, Woolworths to ditch three varieties of Coca-Cola Amatil's Mount Franklin water, and the oil price rises more than 1%.
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Nasdaq hits fresh record high, Woolworths to ditch three varieties of Coca-Cola Amatil's Mount Franklin water, and the oil price rises more than 1%.
Monday, July 24, 2017
Voters return to the major parties in the latest Newspoll, NSW leads in CommSec's State of the States report, and auction activity increases week-on-week.
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Voters return to the major parties in the latest Newspoll, NSW leads in CommSec's State of the States report, and auction activity increases week-on-week.
Friday, July 21, 2017
US share markets finish mixed after retail stocks sell-off, ECB boss says it will re-assess its bond buying program later in autumn, and Myer says it won't return to a deep "discounting mentality".
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US share markets finish mixed after retail stocks sell-off, ECB boss says it will re-assess its bond buying program later in autumn, and Myer says it won't return to a deep "discounting mentality".
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
The Aussie dollar soars on RBA minutes, Larissa Waters becomes second Greens senator in less than one week to resign over citizenship issues, and BHP hits lower end of iron ore guidance.
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The Aussie dollar soars on RBA minutes, Larissa Waters becomes second Greens senator in less than one week to resign over citizenship issues, and BHP hits lower end of iron ore guidance.
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Bellamy's investors offered a refund, CIMIC's half-year profit climbs by 22%, and China's economy expands 6.9% in the second quarter.
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Bellamy's investors offered a refund, CIMIC's half-year profit climbs by 22%, and China's economy expands 6.9% in the second quarter.
Monday, July 17, 2017
Auction volumes trend lower during winter, big BHP investors back Elliott Management's campaign for change, and the oil price lifts around 1%.
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Auction volumes trend lower during winter, big BHP investors back Elliott Management's campaign for change, and the oil price lifts around 1%.
Friday, July 14, 2017
Surprising jump in both imports and exports in June in China; China’s iron ore imports expected to break 2016’s record; US on track to become world's second largest exporter of LNG by the end of 2022; Worldwide PC shipments fell for the 11th straight quarter; and Australian renovation loan volumes are at 7-year highs.
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Surprising jump in both imports and exports in June in China; China’s iron ore imports expected to break 2016’s record; US on track to become world's second largest exporter of LNG by the end of 2022; Worldwide PC shipments fell for the 11th straight quarter; and Australian renovation loan volumes are at 7-year highs.
Thursday, July 13, 2017
The Fed won’t rush to tighten monetary policy; Eurozone’s bailout vehicle handed over Greece’s long-awaited loan tranche; in the six months to June 30 Australian ETFs lifted FUM by $3.6 billion; 706 million purchases were made on credit and debit cards in May; and Australian dwelling starts fell in the March quarter.
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The Fed won’t rush to tighten monetary policy; Eurozone’s bailout vehicle handed over Greece’s long-awaited loan tranche; in the six months to June 30 Australian ETFs lifted FUM by $3.6 billion; 706 million purchases were made on credit and debit cards in May; and Australian dwelling starts fell in the March quarter.
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Warren Buffett makes largest donation of Berkshire Hathaway shares to charity in a decade; London’s luxury real-estate prices have hit bear-market territory; NAB business conditions index rises from +10.9 points to +15.1 points in June; Strong population growth continues to boost Australia’s aggregate growth rates; and HSBC says housing markets in Sydney and Melbourne will cool over the next 12 to 18 months.
5 things you need to know today
Warren Buffett makes largest donation of Berkshire Hathaway shares to charity in a decade; London’s luxury real-estate prices have hit bear-market territory; NAB business conditions index rises from +10.9 points to +15.1 points in June; Strong population growth continues to boost Australia’s aggregate growth rates; and HSBC says housing markets in Sydney and Melbourne will cool over the next 12 to 18 months.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
US earnings seasons underway; oil production climbs to highest level so far for 2017; Chinese inflation as expected in June; petrol prices lowest in about nine months; and Westpac ditching mortgage and equity-release products.
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US earnings seasons underway; oil production climbs to highest level so far for 2017; Chinese inflation as expected in June; petrol prices lowest in about nine months; and Westpac ditching mortgage and equity-release products.
Monday, July 10, 2017
US economy gained 222,000 jobs in June; Dow Jones and the S&P 500 haven’t been this disconnected since 2003; number of oil and gas rigs in action in the US rebounded from fall last week; Assets under management in ASX-listed investment products declined in June; and Australians spending $31 billion of their savings a year.
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US economy gained 222,000 jobs in June; Dow Jones and the S&P 500 haven’t been this disconnected since 2003; number of oil and gas rigs in action in the US rebounded from fall last week; Assets under management in ASX-listed investment products declined in June; and Australians spending $31 billion of their savings a year.
Friday, July 07, 2017
Australia’s annual exports to China hit record high; Japan's inflation rate rises for fifth straight month; "Dow Transports" at all-time high; global mergers and acquisition activity rises in first half of 2017; and Australia bumped from the gold medal in the World Steak Challenge.
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Australia’s annual exports to China hit record high; Japan's inflation rate rises for fifth straight month; "Dow Transports" at all-time high; global mergers and acquisition activity rises in first half of 2017; and Australia bumped from the gold medal in the World Steak Challenge.
Thursday, July 06, 2017
Federal Reserve may start unwinding US$4.5 trillion balance sheet; "ETF-isation" could be distorting the stock market; oil prices suffered largest drop in a month; new vehicle sales up 4.4% on a year ago; and GFG Alliance's deal to buy Arrium operations in South Australia.
5 things you need to know today
Federal Reserve may start unwinding US$4.5 trillion balance sheet; "ETF-isation" could be distorting the stock market; oil prices suffered largest drop in a month; new vehicle sales up 4.4% on a year ago; and GFG Alliance's deal to buy Arrium operations in South Australia.
Wednesday, July 05, 2017
Greece could default on debt repayments; Australian residential listings bounce back in June; discretionary retail running at its strongest pace in 2.5 years; and job ads rise again in June.
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Greece could default on debt repayments; Australian residential listings bounce back in June; discretionary retail running at its strongest pace in 2.5 years; and job ads rise again in June.
Tuesday, July 04, 2017
First week of a new month means PMI Day – when the forward-looking Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMIs) are released around the world.
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First week of a new month means PMI Day – when the forward-looking Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMIs) are released around the world.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Wall Street bounces back on banks and tech, REA Group announces impairment charge of $180 million, and the iPhone turns 10.
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Wall Street bounces back on banks and tech, REA Group announces impairment charge of $180 million, and the iPhone turns 10.
Monday, June 26, 2017
Auction clearance rates trend below 70% across the combined capitals, total returns on Aussie shares currently up 12.7% over 2016/17, and Metcash FY profit down 21%.
Key actions to take before the super changes start on 1 July
Auction clearance rates trend below 70% across the combined capitals, total returns on Aussie shares currently up 12.7% over 2016/17, and Metcash FY profit down 21%.
Monday, June 26, 2017
With the super changes starting on 1 July 2017, now is the time to consider if you’ll be affected by the changes and whether you need to take action.
5 things you need to know today
With the super changes starting on 1 July 2017, now is the time to consider if you’ll be affected by the changes and whether you need to take action.
Friday, June 23, 2017
US share markets finish flat, Domino's Pizza gets burned after Citi analysts turn bearish on the stock, and CEOs brave the cold for a good cause.
US share markets finish flat, Domino's Pizza gets burned after Citi analysts turn bearish on the stock, and CEOs brave the cold for a good cause.
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