Latest Finance News



Aussie shares end higher

Australian shares have gained about $33 billion in value, with the market closing more than two per cent higher to make back some of the losses from the week as positive local economic news helped inv..

Full Article >

ConnectEast revenue rises

Takeover target ConnectEast Group has posted an 11.9 per cent rise in average daily revenue (ADR) for August.The owner and operator of the Eastlink tollway in Melbourne said that ADR for the month wa..

Full Article >

Construction activity slumps

Australian construction activity has fallen to its lowest level in almost two and a half years, largely due to a lack of new work and tender opportunities, a report shows.The Australian Industry Group..

Full Article >

Stocks to watch Wednesday

STOCKS TO WATCH ON THE AUSTRALIAN STOCK EXCHANGE ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7AWE - AWE LTD - down 4.5 cents at $1.06Oil and gas producer AWE says it has several regulatory hurdles to clear before getting..

Full Article >

RBA plays wait-and-see on rates

The head of the central bank says a steady hand on interest rates will be maintained until the effect of overseas events on global economic growth is better understood.Reserve Bank of Australia govern..

Full Article >