Latest Finance News



Qantas shares hit a new low

Qantas shares have hit a record low as investors continue to desert the company because of its financial woes. Qantas shares were worth 96.5 cents at the close of trade on Tuesday, below the previo..

Full Article >

Aussie share market closes flat

The Australian share market has closed almost flat, with investors running out of steam after a strong start. OptionsXpress market analyst Ben Le Brun said investors were still looking for assuranc..

Full Article >

Australian stocks move higher

The Australian stock market has pushed higher as bargain hunting investors take advantage of the previous day's sell-off. CMC Markets chief market analyst Ric Spooner said the local market had push..

Full Article >

Billabong moves for a return to cool

Billabong's new boss has vowed to make the struggling surfwear brand cool again.Neil Fiske's seven-point plan to turn around the 40-year-old clothing retailer includes a 25 to 30 per cent reduction in..

Full Article >

US dollar weakens on Fed taper talk

The US dollar has fallen against the euro as traders debate whether the Federal Reserve would move soon to reduce its huge monetary stimulus. The euro rose to $US1.3737 around 2200 GMT on Monday (0..

Full Article >

Dexus lifts earnings guidance

Dexus Property Group has upgraded its earnings guidance as a result of a buyback of securities and the net impact of Dexus' investment in the Commonwealth Property Office Fund (CPA).Dexus also says it..

Full Article >

Australian market set to open flat

The Australian market looks set to open flat following rises on international markets after surprisingly strong US jobs figures. At 0653 AEDT on Tuesday, the December share price index futures cont..

Full Article >