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3899.6 7.5 0.19%

Market Reports

Stocks in late sell-off

Stocks soar 19 Jun | Aussie shares end higher for the first day in five but only just, after a late sell-off pruned gains across the board.

Around the market

Nasdaq 1827.47 19.8 1.09%
CAC 3221.27 27.2 0.85%
Hang Seng 17920.93 144.3 0.81%
AUD/USD 0.8065 0.0000 0.00%

Market News

Asian stocks snap four-day slide

Asian stocks snapped a four-day slide on Friday after upbeat US factory and jobs data provided more evidence that the global economy is recovering from its deep recession.

Fund managers move to overweight stocks

Stocks are likely to trade sideways over the next 12 to 18 months, the chief global equity strategist at Banc of America Securities Merrill Lynch says.

Insider Tips

The right story on Rio's rights

Rio Tinto JOHN WASILIEV 19 Jun | It's a corporate event that holders of CFDs will find themselves participating in if they have positions in the particular companies. This prospect makes it important to be aware of how things can unfold.

Director's & Substantial shareholders Dealings

05:55 PM GNV Change in substantial holding
05:55 PM CIW Change in substantial holding
05:55 PM ITC Initial Director`s Interest Notice
macquarie group

Hot stock: Macquarie Group

On May 29, the ASX issued a speeding ticket to Macquarie for the sharp rise in its share price from $31.65 to $35.10 in two days.

Currencies

Dollar jumps back over 80 US cents

19 Jun | The Australian dollar has closed higher after a report showing an improvement in US manufacturing boosted financial markets' appetite for growth assets.

AUD/USD Buys: 0.8065 Sells: 0.8060 0.0000 0.00%
AUD/EUR Buys: 0.5786 Sells: 0.5779 0.0000 0.00%

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