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Australian bond futures prices are higher amid weaker expectations for global growth. Bond prices around the world are higher, CMC Markets chief market strategist Michael McCarthy said. "We're s..
Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close on Thursday: GFF - GOODMAN FIELDER - down 0.25 cents, or 0.4 per cent, at 67.25 cents Shares of food company Goodman Fielder were ha..
Shares in Metgasco have been put in a trading halt after the NSW government suspended the coal miner's licence for a controversial coal seam gas site at Bentley. The government says Metgasco has no..
The share market has closed flat, with gains by two of the big four banks offsetting falls by their two rivals caused by the payment of dividends. Commonwealth Bank shares hit a record high after p..
The future of BHP Billiton's involvement in nickel mining is unclear after it said it was in talks to sell the business. Only hours after chief executive Andrew Mackenzie told a US mining conferenc..
The Australian government has sold $700 million of April 21, 2024, Treasury bonds. The Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), which conducts bond auctions on behalf of the government, sa..
The Australian share market has opened lower as two major banks trade ex-dividend. The federal budget, unveiled on Tuesday night, was fairly positive for businesses and had little consequence for t..
A rise in house and apartment construction has helped CSR return to profit, and it expects demand for its building products to continue to grow. CSR makes 70 per cent of its revenue from residentia..
Commonwealth Bank is on track to make a record $8.7 billion annual profit, sending its shares to their highest level ever. Australia's largest home lender's cash profit grew by 16 per cent to $2.2 ..
The Australian dollar is higher, having shrugged off the tough federal budget and weaker economic data. At 0700 AEST on Wednesday, the local currency was trading at 93.59 US cents, up from 93.35 ce..
The Australian dollar has fallen on disappointing Chinese retail sales and industrial production output in more signs the world's second biggest economy is slowing. At 1700 AEST on Tuesday, the loc..
The Australian share market has closed higher, led by big mining stocks, after markets in the United States lifted and investment bank JP Morgan expressed confidence in the resources sector. On Wal..
Beverages and packaged fruit and vegetables supplier Coca-Cola Amatil will focus on its Australian operations as it seeks to return to earnings growth. Group managing director Alison Watkins says t..
Australia's housing boom is starting to pull back, making way for more sustainable growth in the property market. Disappointing home loan and house price data from the Australian Bureau of Statisti..
Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Tuesday: CCL - COCA-COLA AMATIL - up 2.0 cents, or 0.22 per cent, at $9.15 coca-Cola Amatil holds its AGM on Tuesday NST - NORTHERN..
Mining stocks have rallied, lifting the Australian share market after investment bank JP Morgan gave the sector a big confidence vote. JP Morgan has raised its rating on the sector to "overweight" ..
A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - The Dow and S&P 500 have closed at fresh record highs, spurred by a strong rally in technology stocks that lifted the Nasdaq Composite In..
A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas: ENERGY Oil prices rose after pro-Russian rebels held disputed referendums in eastern Ukraine and said voters chose independence, raising..
Wall Street have opened mostly higher following lacklustre US retail sales data but an encouraging report on small-business optimism. Five minutes into trade, the Dow Jones Industrial Average advan..
The Australian share market has finished lower ahead of Tuesday's federal budget. Further falls in metal prices dragged the miners and the market lower, Invast Securities chief market analyst Peter..
Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close on Monday: AZJ - AURIZON - up three cents, or 0.6 per cent, at $4.90 Rail operator Aurizon wants to abolish workplace agreements tha..
Japan's annual current account surplus is the lowest on record, government figures show, as fossil fuel bills and a sliding yen overshadow rising exports. For fiscal 2013, the value of the goods, s..
Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Monday: AZJ - AURIZON - down one cent, or 0.2 per cent, at $4.86 Rail operator Aurizon is looking to abolish workplace agreements that..
Businesses are becoming more optimistic, despite talk of a tough federal budget.Business confidence lifted in April, while actual business conditions fell, according to National Australia Bank's month..
The federal government's tough budget talk has not dampened business confidence in the Australian economy.National Australia Bank's monthly survey has found business confidence in April was up margina..
