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Previous Stories

Pressure Building On Minara

Aug 11 2008 - Australia

Higher sulphur costs have seen Minara’s earnings fall and as UBS notes additional funding will likely be required, which suggests little share price upside in the medium-term.


The Week Ahead: Australian Banks And Global Growth

Aug 11 2008 - FYI

As reporting season begins to speed up, where will company profits take us post RBA economic policy statement?


Aussie Jobs Data Put September Rate Cut In Doubt

Aug 08 2008 - Australia

The market had begun pricing in a September rate cut but July jobs data makes such an outcome unlikely according to economists.


Asciano Result Buys Time To Show The Market The Money

Aug 08 2008 - Australia

Analysts see plenty of upside in Asciano post result, but there are still a lot of questions.


More Provisions Necessary Says Westpac

Aug 08 2008 - Australia

Westpac has conceded more provisions will be necessary as stressed loans are on the increase. Today’s operational update doesn’t contain too many details though.


Japanese Recovery Comes To An End

Aug 07 2008 - International

The Japanese government believes Japan – the world’s largest consumer of Australian exports – is heading into recession.


Revenue Turnaround A Healthy Sign For ResMed

Aug 07 2008 - Australia

ResMed delivered solid revenue growth in the June quarter and this is seen as a sign the company is set for better times.


Synchronised Rate Cuts Across The Tasman

Aug 07 2008 - FYI

TD Waterhouse sees a flood of rate cuts in both New Zealand and Australia in the year ahead.


Rudi On Thursday

Aug 06 2008 - FYI

Weekly musings from your editor. Improving fundamentals. Banks and price targets. And one special mentioning. Who said bear markets are boring?


The Great Interest Rate Forecast Back Flip

Aug 06 2008 - Australia

Following yesterday’s RBA statement, the rush is on amongst economists to completely rethink their interest rate forecasts.


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