The Australian share market has closed lower in the wake of weak retail trade data, reports that China's government may not stimulate economic growth as much as hoped for, and continued worries abo
The Australian share market has opened lower as investors digest reports that China's government may not repeat its massive 2008 stimulus package to boost economic growth.
US stocks have risen more than one per cent, helped by hopes that China will launch a stimulus program and signs that Greece's elections might push through a euro-friendly government.
The Australian dollar marked time today, despite data showing house sales on the mend and as investor sentiment towards the European debt crisis improved.
The Australian share market has closed higher, boosted by opinion polls suggesting a victory for pro-austerity conservatives in next month's Greek election.
Most European stock markets have fallen on bank strains in Spain, but avoided a deep slump after opinion polls pointed to a win for pro-austerity conservatives in the upcoming Greek election.
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is believed to have lifted her stake in Fairfax Media, and questioned the abilities of the company's chairman Roger Corbett in the process.
Australian banks need to catch up with the rest of the world and make financial transactions faster for customers, Reserve Bank of Australia boss Glenn Stevens says.
The Australian share market relinquished early gains to close around 0.6 per cent lower as relentless uncertainty over Greece's future plagued investors.
Online finance specialist ThinkSmart has taken a battering from shareholders on two fronts, with a sharp slump in its share price yesterday following a profit warning and a large protest vote again
The Australian share market has fallen into negative territory as concern about the future of the euro zone outweighed earlier positive sentiment about Greece's future witin it.
Electrical and refrigeration company Hastie Group will take a $20 million hit to its full year profit after discovering "deliberate" irregularities in its financial accounts.
The Australian share market treaded water amid continuing uncertainty over a possible Greek exit from the euro zone and disappointing Chinese manufacturing data.
IFS Construction Services is facing its second boardroom battle in two years, after former managing director Scott Williams teamed up with Perth business executives including Justin Walawski and Gr
US stocks have closed mixed, with a late rally paring losses prompted by increased fears of a Greek euro exit and disappointing earnings from computer maker Dell.
Balcatta construction company Oostveen Pty Ltd, which previously traded as Niche Construction WA and Niche Developments, has been placed into external administration.
Australian stocks tumbled on fresh fears about a possible Greek exit from the euro zone, with all local stock sectors weaker and the Australian dollar touching a six-month low.
US stocks have given up early gains and finished mostly flat as investors dump Facebook shares for a second straight day amid new controversy about the company's $US16 billion IPO.
Goldfields Credit Union has made its debut Australian Securities Exchange as Goldfields Money, after raising $9 million through an initial public offering.
