News Archive

2009

2008

Stock Market News

Myer pitches bullish numbers

Tuesday September 29, 2009
MYER'S private equity owners have pitched the valuation of the retailer below that of David Jones, but have pledged to ramp up earnings inthe years following its plannedre-emergence on the stock market in November.

Australia 'let Sino relations go sour'

Friday September 4, 2009
AUSTRALIA bungled economic relations with China by failing to show the country the same level of attention Japan received in the 1960s, Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett said yesterday in Sydney.

Stock Market Hopes: 2010

Wednesday June 17, 2009
Stock market speculators are pinning high hopes on a true recovery in 2010

Holden Safe Despite GM Bankruptcy

Friday June 5, 2009
One of Australia€™s most popular car manufacturers, Holden, will go on unaffected despite GM filing for bankruptcy

Aussie Dollar Tops 80c

Monday June 1, 2009
The Australian dollar has topped US80c for the first time in eight months

New Opportunities On The Stock Market

Thursday April 30, 2009
The global financial crisis has hit the stock market hard, and reports estimate further struggle. However, many large investors are looking at new opportunities

Forex Rates Explained

Tuesday April 28, 2009
Forex rates on the foreign currency exchange change throughout the day as world economies react to both national and international market conditions.

Swine Flu Outbreak Weighs On Stock Market

Tuesday April 28, 2009
Swine flu takes its toll on world stock markets. However, while transport and airline stocks fall, health sector stocks rise

Understanding Share Prices

Tuesday April 21, 2009
We look at some basic factors that can affect share prices and how you can make money from shares

Obama Eyes Stock Market And Wall St Recovery

Saturday April 18, 2009
President Obama has seen a glimmer of hope that the stock market and the Wall St are showing positive signs

Qantas to Slash Jobs

Thursday April 16, 2009
More people will be experiencing the effects of recession as Australia's biggest airline, Qantas, decided to slash down on its expenses by axing 1,750 jobs

Turbulent Times See Day Traders Tested

Wednesday April 15, 2009
The volatile markets of recent times have pushed many day traders to the limits, but the disciplined traders have still achieved remarkable successes

Stock Markets and Economies Stabilising?

Monday March 30, 2009
Positive gains on Wall St have been tracked on stock markets around the world, and many are beginning to question whether the Australian stock market is also stabilising.

Future Oil Prices Set To Soar

Friday March 27, 2009
With the global financial crisis causing a worldwide decrease in oil consumption, future production methods have been put in jeopardy. When demand rebounds, price rises could affect stock markets worldwide.

Recent Reports Suggest Moderate Recession

Thursday March 19, 2009
Recent reports on both job and business conditions indicate that 2009 will remain in a moderate recession, which presents many challenges to those investing in the stock market.

Buffet Predicts Eventual US Stock Market Recovery

Monday March 16, 2009
World famous investor Warren Buffet has said the US economy has found itself in a near worst-case scenario, but has maintained that stock markets will recover.

Stock Market Woes Challenge Charities

Friday March 13, 2009
As stock markets struggle in the face of the global financial crisis, charities feel the pain of greater demand and fewer donations.

Share Price Predictions and the Crystal Ball

Tuesday March 10, 2009
With all the banter about share price predictions for the near future, you might start to wonder if economists use a crystal ball to predict their share prices

Small Cap Stocks

Friday March 6, 2009
A lot of investors are thinking about the best way to capitalise on the stockmarket in the coming months.

Having Problems Trading On The Stock Market?

Tuesday February 3, 2009
If you are relatively new to the stock market and are finding it difficult to make good investments, you may benefit from drawing on greater experience.