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Australian bonds bouncing back

The Australian bond market is bouncing back after its fall on Monday on the back of strong Chinese manufacturing figures. Westpac senior market strategist Damien McColough said the Australian bond ..

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Aussie shares down on negative leads

The share market is lower on falling risk appetite and as another retailer downgrades its profit forecasts. Disappointing manufacturing data out of Europe and concerns that US markets have been ove..

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Kathmandu suffers winter sales slump

Kathmandu shares have plunged by more than 10 per cent after the outdoor clothing retailer warned of a winter sales slump.The warmer-than-usual autumn and early winter temperatures have dented the ret..

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Stocks to watch on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Tuesday: BRU - BURU ENERGY - down two cents, or 1.7 per cent, at $1.14 The West Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum has given the gre..

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US shares open slightly lower

US shares have opened modestly lower, appearing prone to taking a breather for a third session after last week's strong run-up.But biotech shares got a boost from Vertex Pharmaceuticals (+47.2 per cen..

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