TheBull.com.au http://www.thebull.com.au/ Your Net Advantage Copyright 2012 TheBull.com.au - All rights reserved Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:57:02 +1100 FatCat.com.au http://www.thebull.com.au/img/Header/im_logo.gif http://www.thebull.com.au/ Stockland profit dives 28% http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/26003-stockland-profit-dives-28.html Great Aussie dream shrinks as unaffordable prices drive homebuyers into homes that are a quarter of the size of the traditional quarter acre block. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:35:05 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/26003-stockland-profit-dives-28.html James Hardie goes into trading halt http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/26002-james-hardie-goes-into-trading-halt.html James Hardie has gone into a trading halt ahead of an application by the taxation office in the High Court. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:19:01 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/26002-james-hardie-goes-into-trading-halt.html Oil Search to book $US33m Kurdistan charge http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/26001-oil-search-to-book-$us33m-kurdistan-charge.html Oil and gas producer Oil Search says costs incurred at a block in Kurdistan will be booked as a significant item in its full year results later this month. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:13:01 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/26001-oil-search-to-book-$us33m-kurdistan-charge.html Chinese inflation data sends $A lower http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/26000-chinese-inflation-data-sends-$a-lower.html The Australian dollar was marginally lower after economic data showed Chinese inflation at its highest level in three months. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:51:37 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/26000-chinese-inflation-data-sends-$a-lower.html Rio cautious after write-down hacks profit http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25999-rio-cautious-after-write-down-hacks-profit.html Rio Tinto's 2011 profit fell by 59 per cent due to aluminium business unit write-offs, but the miner hiked its dividend substantially. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:58:03 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25999-rio-cautious-after-write-down-hacks-profit.html Stocks to watch at close on Thursday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25997-stocks-to-watch-at-close-on-thursday.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Thursday: BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:47:54 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25997-stocks-to-watch-at-close-on-thursday.html Aust shares close lower http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25995-aust-shares-close-lower.html The Australian share market closed slightly lower on Thursday as investors mulled over mixed earnings results, the ongoing Greek debt crisis and whether or not China would cut its interest rates. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:28:23 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25995-aust-shares-close-lower.html Telstra sticks with AFL contract http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25987-telstra-sticks-with-afl-contract.html Telstra CEO David Thodey has welcomed the government's decision to review copyright laws and says there needs to be clarity on the topic. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:55:19 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25987-telstra-sticks-with-afl-contract.html Westgold seeks up to $80m in debt funding http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25986-westgold-seeks-up-to-$80m-in-debt-funding.html Credit Suisse has agreed to arrange debt funding for Westgold Resources that will go towards development of its Central Murchison gold project in WA. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:45:47 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25986-westgold-seeks-up-to-$80m-in-debt-funding.html Telstra says NBN deal is close http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25985-telstra-says-nbn-deal-is-close.html Telstra chief executive David Thodey is hopeful a successful conclusion to the telco's NBN negotiations with the ACCC will happen soon. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:18:31 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25985-telstra-says-nbn-deal-is-close.html BOQ to keep rates on hold http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25984-boq-to-keep-rates-on-hold.html Bank of Queensland pledges to keep its interest rates steady after Reserve Bank leaves cash rate steady. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:31:10 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25984-boq-to-keep-rates-on-hold.html China inflation rises to 4.5% in January http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25983-china-inflation-rises-to-4.5-in-january.html China's inflation has rebounded in January, defying forecasts by analysts. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:20:56 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25983-china-inflation-rises-to-4.5-in-january.html Avalon Minerals poised for capital raising http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25982-avalon-minerals-poised-for-capital-raising.html Sweden-focused mineral explorer Avalon Minerals has had its shares placed in a trading halt pending news of a capital raising and management changes. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:11:22 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25982-avalon-minerals-poised-for-capital-raising.html Aust shares marginally higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25981-aust-shares-marginally-higher.html Australian shares are marginally higher with losses by some of the largest companies offsetting gains elsewhere on the market. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:13:29 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25981-aust-shares-marginally-higher.html $A lower ahead of Asian data, ECB meeting http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25980-$a-lower-ahead-of-asian-data,-ecb-meeting.html The Australian dollar has dropped during another day of quiet trading, ahead of key Chinese data and European bank meetings. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:30:13 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25980-$a-lower-ahead-of-asian-data,-ecb-meeting.html Stocks to watch at noon on Thursday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25979-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-thursday.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Thursday: BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:29:05 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25979-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-thursday.html Thiess wins $180m earthworks contract http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25978-thiess-wins-$180m-earthworks-contract.html Leighton Holdings subsidiary Thiess has won a $180 million contract for work at BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance's Caval Ridge coal mine in Queensland. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:47:31 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25978-thiess-wins-$180m-earthworks-contract.html Business conditions strengthen in Dec qtr http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25977-business-conditions-strengthen-in-dec-qtr.html Business conditions strengthened in the last quarter of 2011, bolstered by improvements in profitability, employment and trading conditions, a survey has found. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:34:06 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25977-business-conditions-strengthen-in-dec-qtr.html BHP, Telstra weigh on market http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25976-bhp,-telstra-weigh-on-market.html The Australian share market has opened weaker with the stocks of major companies BHP Billiton and Telstra weighing on sentiment after weaker-than-expected profit results. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:13:27 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25976-bhp,-telstra-weigh-on-market.html Tabcorp lifts underlying profit http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25975-tabcorp-lifts-underlying-profit.html Wagering and gaming firm Tabcorp lifts first half underlying profit by 14.1 per cent and expects a similar performance in the second half of the year. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:44:06 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25975-tabcorp-lifts-underlying-profit.html Telstra gains one million more customers http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25974-telstra-gains-one-million-more-customers.html Telstra's continued its strong customer growth in the first half of 2011/12, adding more than a million customers across mobile and internet. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:57:46 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25974-telstra-gains-one-million-more-customers.html News Corp improves second quarter earnings http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25973-news-corp-improves-second-quarter-earnings.html News Corp has spent tens of millions on costs associated with the UK phone hacking scandal, but still managed to lift its second quarter profit. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:23:36 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25973-news-corp-improves-second-quarter-earnings.html Commodities wrap: oil high, gold lower http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25972-commodities-wrap:-oil-high,-gold-lower.html Commodities news from around the world BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:20:41 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25972-commodities-wrap:-oil-high,-gold-lower.html $A lower ahead of ECB meeting http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25971-$a-lower-ahead-of-ecb-meeting.html The Australian dollar has fallen back as traders remain concerned that a resolution for the Greece's debt woes will eventuate. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:27:10 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25971-$a-lower-ahead-of-ecb-meeting.html Global wrap: quiet day on markets http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25970-global-wrap:-quiet-day-on-markets.html News from the world's major stock markets BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:38:29 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25970-global-wrap:-quiet-day-on-markets.html No change to BHP Billiton ratings: Moody's http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25969-no-change-to-bhp-billiton-ratings:-moody's.html Ratings agency Moody's Investors Service says that BHP Billiton's half year results on Wednesday hold no implications. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:15:25 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25969-no-change-to-bhp-billiton-ratings:-moody's.html European stocks rise at open http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25968-european-stocks-rise-at-open.html European stock markets have risen in initial trade ahead of fresh eurozone talks on a new Greek bailout. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:27:28 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25968-european-stocks-rise-at-open.html Aust stocks to open flat http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25967-aust-stocks-to-open-flat.html A preview of the Australian sharemarket. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:47:11 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25967-aust-stocks-to-open-flat.html Australia a gold standard country: BHP http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25966-australia-a-gold-standard-country:-bhp.html Australia remains a gold standard country to invest in amid the unstable world economy and lack of credit availability, BHP boss Marius Kloppers says BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:53:21 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25966-australia-a-gold-standard-country:-bhp.html $A pushes above 108 US cents http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25964-$a-pushes-above-108-us-cents.html The Australian dollar pushed past the 108 US cent mark as markets continue to react positively to the central bank's unexpected decision to hold interest rates steady. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:31:36 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25964-$a-pushes-above-108-us-cents.html Suncorp to send 65 more jobs offshore: FSU http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25963-suncorp-to-send-65-more-jobs-offshore:-fsu.html Suncorp is to send 65 jobs offshore in a new round of cuts, with two thirds of positions coming from Brisbane, the Finance Sector Union says. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:50:01 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25963-suncorp-to-send-65-more-jobs-offshore:-fsu.html BHP Billiton blames work laws for strike http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25962-bhp-billiton-blames-work-laws-for-strike.html BHP chief Marius Kloppers says new workplace laws in Australia have created the conditions for industrial strife. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:21:04 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25962-bhp-billiton-blames-work-laws-for-strike.html Stocks to watch http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25961-stocks-to-watch.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange early on Thursday: BREAKING NEWS Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:40:52 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25961-stocks-to-watch.html Aust stocks end higher on IT, energy http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25960-aust-stocks-end-higher-on-it,-energy.html The Australian share market has closed higher as a positive day for energy stocks offset weakness among Australia's retail banks and mining giant BHP Billiton. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:29:39 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25960-aust-stocks-end-higher-on-it,-energy.html Thiess wins $325m coal seam gas contract http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25959-thiess-wins-$325m-coal-seam-gas-contract.html Leighton Holdings subsidiary Thiess wins a $325 million contract to build a coal seam gas processing plant in Queensland. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:48:39 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25959-thiess-wins-$325m-coal-seam-gas-contract.html Emu to revive nation's top antimony mine http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25958-emu-to-revive-nation's-top-antimony-mine.html Emu Nickel plans to buy and re-start the Hillgrove antimony and gold mine in NSW, requiring a $60 million capital raising. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:31:36 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25958-emu-to-revive-nation's-top-antimony-mine.html Webjet says half year net profit up 17% http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25957-webjet-says-half-year-net-profit-up-17.html Webjet has maintained earnings guidance and says it is on track for a double-digit lift in full year net profit. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:37:52 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25957-webjet-says-half-year-net-profit-up-17.html $A down awaiting news from Greece http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25956-$a-down-awaiting-news-from-greece.html The Australian dollar has fallen and is trading within a tight range awaiting news on Greece's debt resolution. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:09:51 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25956-$a-down-awaiting-news-from-greece.html Aust shares marginally higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25955-aust-shares-marginally-higher.html Australian shares are marginally higher with losses by some of the largest companies offsetting gains elsewhere on the market. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:08:57 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25955-aust-shares-marginally-higher.html Ansell profit rises, fixing IT problems http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25954-ansell-profit-rises,-fixing-it-problems.html Ansell says introducing its new business system has cost it customers, but it has a plan to win them back. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:29:01 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25954-ansell-profit-rises,-fixing-it-problems.html Stocks to watch at noon on Wednesday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25953-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-wednesday.html Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange at noon on Wednesday BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:03:42 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25953-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-wednesday.html Geelong 'faces devastation' if Alcoa goes http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25952-geelong-'faces-devastation'-if-alcoa-goes.html Up to 600 jobs in Victoria could be at risk as Alcoa reviews viability of the Point Henry aluminium smelter in Geelong. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:02:49 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25952-geelong-'faces-devastation'-if-alcoa-goes.html Aust shares higher on quiet trading day http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25951-aust-shares-higher-on-quiet-trading-day.html The local share market market has opened firmer as traders await a busy Thursday for local earnings reports. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:52:26 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25951-aust-shares-higher-on-quiet-trading-day.html Australand suffers 15% drop in FY profit http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25950-australand-suffers-15-drop-in-fy-profit.html Australand posts a 15% drop in FY profit in a 'challenging' year for the property market, but believes it can turn its fortunes around in 2012. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:13:39 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25950-australand-suffers-15-drop-in-fy-profit.html Rio Tinto iron ore expansion gathers steam http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25949-rio-tinto-iron-ore-expansion-gathers-steam.html Rio Tinto has committed more funds towards its phased expansion of iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, which remains on track. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:13:56 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25949-rio-tinto-iron-ore-expansion-gathers-steam.html Gunns soars 36% on $280m share deal http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25948-gunns-soars-36-on-$280m-share-deal.html Gunns strikes deal which could reap up to $280 million through the issue new shares to New Zealand billionaire Richard Chandler and shares soar BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:40:56 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25948-gunns-soars-36-on-$280m-share-deal.html US stocks hold gains, erasing early losses http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25947-us-stocks-hold-gains,-erasing-early-losses.html Stocks held steady in the green on Tuesday afternoon on growing confidence about the US job market and hope that Greece will reach a debt deal. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:15:39 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25947-us-stocks-hold-gains,-erasing-early-losses.html BHP profit falls for first time in 3 yrs http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25946-bhp-profit-falls-for-first-time-in-3-yrs.html BHP Billiton's $US9.941 billion first half profit is historically high, but analysts were expecting more. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:39:38 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25946-bhp-profit-falls-for-first-time-in-3-yrs.html Global Wrap - EU lower, US higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25945-global-wrap---eu-lower,-us-higher.html News from the world's major stock markets BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:19:37 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25945-global-wrap---eu-lower,-us-higher.html Commodities wrap: oil & gold surge http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25944-commodities-wrap:-oil-&-gold-surge.html Commodities news from around the world BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:29:38 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25944-commodities-wrap:-oil-&-gold-surge.html Stocks to watch early on Wednesday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25943-stocks-to-watch-early-on-wednesday.html Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange early on Wednesday BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:31:35 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25943-stocks-to-watch-early-on-wednesday.html European stocks close mixed http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25942-european-stocks-close-mixed.html Markets remian cautious despite reports that a Greek bailout deal is close, with European stocks closing mixed. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:22:42 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25942-european-stocks-close-mixed.html $A hits 6-mth high http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25941-$a-hits-6-mth-high.html The Australian dollar has dropped slightly on fresh doubts around the Greek debt bailout. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:45:20 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25941-$a-hits-6-mth-high.html Aust stocks set for quiet day http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25940-aust-stocks-set-for-quiet-day.html A preview of the Australian sharemarket. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:46:01 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25940-aust-stocks-set-for-quiet-day.html Rate hold causes $A to jump higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25939-rate-hold-causes-$a-to-jump-higher.html The Australian dollar rose to its highest level since August and is expected to go higher following the RBA's decision to hold interest rates BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:49:25 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25939-rate-hold-causes-$a-to-jump-higher.html RBA keeps interest rates on hold http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25938-rba-keeps-interest-rates-on-hold.html The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold as it waits to assess the impact of Europe's debt crisis on the global economy BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:44:22 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25938-rba-keeps-interest-rates-on-hold.html Aust stocks dip after RBA disappoints http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25937-aust-stocks-dip-after-rba-disappoints.html Australian shares closed weaker after the central bank unexpectedly kept interest rates on hold and the National Australia Bank and Macquarie Group posted results that disappointed the market. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:42:02 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25937-aust-stocks-dip-after-rba-disappoints.html Stocks to watch http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25936-stocks-to-watch.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Tuesday: BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:36:08 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25936-stocks-to-watch.html $A rises after RBA rates decision http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25935-$a-rises-after-rba-rates-decision.html Australian dollar rises after Reserve Bank of Australia leaves interest rates on hold. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:18:24 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25935-$a-rises-after-rba-rates-decision.html Explorer Targua Gold in flat ASX debut http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25934-explorer-targua-gold-in-flat-asx-debut.html Perth-based Taruga Gold, a West Africa-focused gold explorer, has made a flat debut on the domestic bourse. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:49:22 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25934-explorer-targua-gold-in-flat-asx-debut.html RBA leaves interest rate unchanged http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25933-rba-leaves-interest-rate-unchanged.html The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate at 4.25 per cent following its February board meeting. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:30:22 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25933-rba-leaves-interest-rate-unchanged.html Macquarie Group to cut jobs http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25932-macquarie-group-to-cut-jobs.html Macquarie Group has flagged job cuts and a decline in full year net profit amid difficult trading conditions. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:43:16 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25932-macquarie-group-to-cut-jobs.html Construction activity falls in January http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25931-construction-activity-falls-in-january.html Australian construction activity contracted in January for the 20th consecutive month, a report shows. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:22:28 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25931-construction-activity-falls-in-january.html Exxaro yet to reach 50% of African Iron http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25930-exxaro-yet-to-reach-50-of-african-iron.html Exxaro Resources says its $338 million takeover bid for African Iron still remains subject to a 50 per cent minimum acceptance condition. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:30:55 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25930-exxaro-yet-to-reach-50-of-african-iron.html Share trade slow ahead of RBA announcement http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25929-share-trade-slow-ahead-of-rba-announcement.html Australian shares have risen slightly as the markets await the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) interest rate decision. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:49:14 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25929-share-trade-slow-ahead-of-rba-announcement.html $A lower ahead of key rates decision http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25928-$a-lower-ahead-of-key-rates-decision.html The Australian dollar has fallen while trading within a tight range ahead of a key Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate decision. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:35:13 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25928-$a-lower-ahead-of-key-rates-decision.html Stocks to watch at noon on Tuesday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25927-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-tuesday.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Tuesday: BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:11:00 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25927-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-tuesday.html Bradken first half profit leaps 65% http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25926-bradken-first-half-profit-leaps-65.html The mining equipment manufacturer reported a 65 per cent leap in profit for the half year to December, but fell short of market expectations. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:32:53 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25926-bradken-first-half-profit-leaps-65.html Aust stocks open flat ahead of RBA http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25925-aust-stocks-open-flat-ahead-of-rba.html The Australian share market market has opened flat as investors await the release of the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision and news from Greece and local earnings reports. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:12:53 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25925-aust-stocks-open-flat-ahead-of-rba.html Thiess wins $1 billion contract http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25924-thiess-wins-$1-billion-contract.html Thiess has won a $1 billion contract to extend the life of Oz Minerals Prominent Hill copper-gold mine. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:04:36 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25924-thiess-wins-$1-billion-contract.html Cochlear shares up despite $20m loss http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25923-cochlear-shares-up-despite-$20m-loss.html Cochlear's share price rallies despite the bionic ear maker reporting a $20 million loss, it's first ever since listing on the stock market. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:48:37 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25923-cochlear-shares-up-despite-$20m-loss.html Macquarie flags job cuts, lower profit http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25922-macquarie-flags-job-cuts,-lower-profit.html Macquarie Group has flagged job cuts and a decline in full year net profit amid difficult trading conditions. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:09:48 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25922-macquarie-flags-job-cuts,-lower-profit.html Transurban expects strong H2 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25921-transurban-expects-strong-h2.html Transurban remains open to new growth opportunities but is focused at the moment upon executing its current agenda. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:41:32 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25921-transurban-expects-strong-h2.html NAB warns on funding costs http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25920-nab-warns-on-funding-costs.html NAB lifts first quarter cash earnings to $1.4 billion but says higher funding costs are impacting its business. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:09:55 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25920-nab-warns-on-funding-costs.html US stocks edge lower http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25919-us-stocks-edge-lower.html Stocks edged lower in afternoon trading Monday as talks dragged on between Greek political leaders over a fresh austerity package required for the country to get more bailout loans. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:12:19 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25919-us-stocks-edge-lower.html $A up on US data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25918-$a-up-on-us-data.html The Australian dollar is slightly higher, as it continues to trade on strong US data. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:20:37 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25918-$a-up-on-us-data.html Commodities wrap: gold, oil lower http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25917-commodities-wrap:-gold,-oil-lower.html Commodities news from around the world BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:14:20 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25917-commodities-wrap:-gold,-oil-lower.html Stocks to watch early on Tuesday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25916-stocks-to-watch-early-on-tuesday.html Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange early on Tuesday BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:15:40 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25916-stocks-to-watch-early-on-tuesday.html Futures point to higher start on ASX http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25915-futures-point-to-higher-start-on-asx.html A preview of the Australian sharemarket. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:38:41 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25915-futures-point-to-higher-start-on-asx.html European stocks rise at open http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25914-european-stocks-rise-at-open.html London, Frankfurt and Paris are all up as Glencore and mining group Xstrata agree to a $US90 billion and Greece concerns continue. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:45:39 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25914-european-stocks-rise-at-open.html Engineering giant URS eyes Australia http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25913-engineering-giant-urs-eyes-australia.html Engineering consultancy giant URS Corporation is looking to Australia as part of its future consolidation plans, a report says. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:56:45 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25913-engineering-giant-urs-eyes-australia.html Report shows oversupply of skilled labour http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25912-report-shows-oversupply-of-skilled-labour.html A gauge of the strength of the labour market constructed by employment firm Clarius Group shows an economy-wide oversupply of skilled labour. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:08:14 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25912-report-shows-oversupply-of-skilled-labour.html IMF warns EU downturn could hit China http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25911-imf-warns-eu-downturn-could-hit-china.html The IMF says Beijing should be ready to launch a multibillion-dollar stimulus plan to ward off a growth slump if Europe suffers a dramatic downturn. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:08:43 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25911-imf-warns-eu-downturn-could-hit-china.html Retail sector still struggling, ABS data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25910-retail-sector-still-struggling,-abs-data.html Australia's retail sector continues to struggle but the RBA will look beyond struggling retailers when it decides whether or not to cut interest rates BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:45:27 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25910-retail-sector-still-struggling,-abs-data.html Business expectations best in eight years http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25909-business-expectations-best-in-eight-years.html Business sales expectation for the June quarter of 2012 rose to their highest level in eight years, a private sector survey shows. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:22:33 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25909-business-expectations-best-in-eight-years.html Ruralco says first quarter sales 'strong' http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25908-ruralco-says-first-quarter-sales-'strong'.html Ruralco says most commodity prices should remain relatively high, and the outlook for input prices remains steady. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:19:03 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25908-ruralco-says-first-quarter-sales-'strong'.html Telstra expected to report earnings lift http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25907-telstra-expected-to-report-earnings-lift.html Telstra is expected to report net profit of $1.518 billion for the first half, according to consensus forecasts, up 27 per cent from a year ago. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:55:43 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25907-telstra-expected-to-report-earnings-lift.html Stocks to watch at close on Monday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25906-stocks-to-watch-at-close-on-monday.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Monday: BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:36:42 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25906-stocks-to-watch-at-close-on-monday.html Aust stocks close higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25905-aust-stocks-close-higher.html The Australian share market market has closed higher after better than expected US jobs figures boosted global sentiment for equities. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:34:46 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25905-aust-stocks-close-higher.html Monadelphous sells shares in builder http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25904-monadelphous-sells-shares-in-builder.html Monadelphous has sold its stake in Norfolk for $24.4 million BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:19:11 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25904-monadelphous-sells-shares-in-builder.html Spotless suitor has a win on takeover bid http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25903-spotless-suitor-has-a-win-on-takeover-bid.html Industrial services company Spotless has given in to shareholder demands and allowed its private equity suitor access to its accounts. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:37:27 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25903-spotless-suitor-has-a-win-on-takeover-bid.html China bans airlines from paying EU carbon http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25902-china-bans-airlines-from-paying-eu-carbon.html China has banned its airlines from complying with an EU scheme to impose charges on carbon emissions. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:43:43 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25902-china-bans-airlines-from-paying-eu-carbon.html $A higher on strong US jobs data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25901-$a-higher-on-strong-us-jobs-data.html The Australian dollar rose on strong US data, but is still concerned about the debt crisis scenario in Europe. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:18:12 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25901-$a-higher-on-strong-us-jobs-data.html Aust stocks firmer on US jobs data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25900-aust-stocks-firmer-on-us-jobs-data.html Australian shares were firmer at noon as Friday's better-than-expected US jobs figures continued to lift sentiment. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:21:16 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25900-aust-stocks-firmer-on-us-jobs-data.html Stocks to watch at noon on Monday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25899-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-monday.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Monday: BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:06:40 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25899-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-monday.html Job ads hit two-year high: ANZ survey http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25898-job-ads-hit-two-year-high:-anz-survey.html Job advertisements have posted their largest monthly rise since February 2010, a private survey shows. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:49:57 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25898-job-ads-hit-two-year-high:-anz-survey.html Retail trade fell slightly in December http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25897-retail-trade-fell-slightly-in-december.html Retail trade was down in December at a seasonally adjusted $20.885 billion. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:48:50 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25897-retail-trade-fell-slightly-in-december.html Australian Dollar At Risk Of Major Selloff Amid RBA Rate Cut http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25896-australian-dollar-at-risk-of-major-selloff-amid-rba-rate-cut.html We expect the high-yielding currency to come under pressure next week as the Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to lower the benchmark interest rate from 4.25%. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:07:01 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25896-australian-dollar-at-risk-of-major-selloff-amid-rba-rate-cut.html Aust shares open up nearly 1.5% on US jobs http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25895-aust-shares-open-up-nearly-1.5-on-us-jobs.html Australian shares have opened almost 1.5 per cent higher after the release of better-than-expected US jobs figures. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:06:05 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25895-aust-shares-open-up-nearly-1.5-on-us-jobs.html Downer wins $570m mining contract http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25894-downer-wins-$570m-mining-contract.html Engineering firm Downer EDI has won a $570 million contract to provide services at the Karara iron ore project in Western Australia. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:22:39 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25894-downer-wins-$570m-mining-contract.html $A higher on US data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25893-$a-higher-on-us-data.html The Australian dollar is slightly higher, reflecting positive US jobs data. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:55:31 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25893-$a-higher-on-us-data.html Global wrap: US stocks jump to 4 yr high http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25892-global-wrap:-us-stocks-jump-to-4-yr-high.html News from the world’s major stock markets BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:33:23 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25892-global-wrap:-us-stocks-jump-to-4-yr-high.html Stocks to watch on Monday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25891-stocks-to-watch-on-monday.html Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange on Monday BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:25:27 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25891-stocks-to-watch-on-monday.html Commodities wrap: Oil, copper surge http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25890-commodities-wrap:-oil,-copper-surge.html Commodities news from around the world BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:23:22 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25890-commodities-wrap:-oil,-copper-surge.html 2012 - Aussie Dogs Of The ASX http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25889-2012---aussie-dogs-of-the-asx.html A favourite of many - still in use today - is the 'Dogs of the Dow' investment strategy. Stocks Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:51:05 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25889-2012---aussie-dogs-of-the-asx.html $A74bn set to be pumped into UK economy http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25888-$a74bn-set-to-be-pumped-into-uk-economy.html The Bank of England is widely expected to pump STG50 billion ($A74.26 billion) into the UK economy this week. BREAKING NEWS Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:17:52 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25888-$a74bn-set-to-be-pumped-into-uk-economy.html Big four banks may cut more jobs: BOQ http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25887-big-four-banks-may-cut-more-jobs:-boq.html Australia's big four banks may shed more jobs to counter losses in revenue, Bank of Queensland CEO Stuart Grimshaw says. BREAKING NEWS Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:40:02 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25887-big-four-banks-may-cut-more-jobs:-boq.html Aust shares set to jump on Mon http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25886-aust-shares-set-to-jump-on-mon.html Australia's share market may trade higher on Monday after better-than-expected US jobs figures and ahead of the first week of local earnings reports. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:28:31 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25886-aust-shares-set-to-jump-on-mon.html US markets back to pre-GFC levels http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25885-us-markets-back-to-pre-gfc-levels.html A drop in the jobless rate to its lowest in three years propelled the Dow Jones industrial average to its best close since 2008. BREAKING NEWS Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:28:58 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25885-us-markets-back-to-pre-gfc-levels.html US stocks cheer strong jobs data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25884-us-stocks-cheer-strong-jobs-data.html The Dow Jones Industrial Average has closed at its highest level in nearly four years, as investors pushed US markets higher after a strong jobs report. BREAKING NEWS Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:20:21 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25884-us-stocks-cheer-strong-jobs-data.html US stocks jump 1% on jobs data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25883-us-stocks-jump-1-on-jobs-data.html Five minutes into trade on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 117.77 points (0.93 per cent) to 12,823.18. BREAKING NEWS Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:51:35 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25883-us-stocks-jump-1-on-jobs-data.html US unemployment rate down to 8.3 per cent http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25882-us-unemployment-rate-down-to-8.3-per-cent.html The US economy created 243,000 net jobs in January, the most in nine months, and the unemployment rate fell two ticks. BREAKING NEWS Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:28:39 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25882-us-unemployment-rate-down-to-8.3-per-cent.html Westpac hints at undersized rate cuts http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25881-westpac-hints-at-undersized-rate-cuts.html Westpac boss Gail Kelly says bank funding costs at post GFC high amid calls for more transparency and surveillance on banks' interest rate moves. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:53:08 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25881-westpac-hints-at-undersized-rate-cuts.html Taurus half-way to Extract Resources bid http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25880-taurus-half-way-to-extract-resources-bid.html A Chinese nuclear power group has met one of two conditions to its planned $2 billion plus takeover bid for Africa-focused, Perth-based Extract Resources. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:07 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25880-taurus-half-way-to-extract-resources-bid.html Ausdrill's Sayers faces tax fraud charge http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25879-ausdrill's-sayers-faces-tax-fraud-charge.html Ron Sayers, the founder and managing director of mining services provider Ausdrill, faces a charge of conspiracy to defraud the Commonwealth. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:21:29 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25879-ausdrill's-sayers-faces-tax-fraud-charge.html Decmil gains ground on BMA coal mine win http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25878-decmil-gains-ground-on-bma-coal-mine-win.html Engineering and construction company Decmil Group has won a $90 contract with the BHP Billiton/Mitsubishi coal mining joint venture. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:35:45 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25878-decmil-gains-ground-on-bma-coal-mine-win.html Stocks to watch http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25877-stocks-to-watch.html Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange BREAKING NEWS Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:22:49 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25877-stocks-to-watch.html Aust shares sink ahead of US data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25876-aust-shares-sink-ahead-of-us-data.html Australian shares end lower as investors take profits ahead of key US jobs data after the close and the start of local earnings season. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:40:31 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25876-aust-shares-sink-ahead-of-us-data.html Another interest rate cut widely expected http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25875-another-interest-rate-cut-widely-expected.html A third consecutive interest rate cut by the RBA is expected as inflation eases, local jobs growth slows and fears over a European recession grows. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:46:46 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25875-another-interest-rate-cut-widely-expected.html Magma labels Panoramic bid opportunistic http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25874-magma-labels-panoramic-bid-opportunistic.html Base metals explorer Magma Metals has described a $40 million all-scrip takeover bid by nickel miner Panoramic Resources as "opportunistic". BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:52:48 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25874-magma-labels-panoramic-bid-opportunistic.html Chinese invest $20m in Qld coal hopeful http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25873-chinese-invest-$20m-in-qld-coal-hopeful.html Queensland coal company Cuesta Coal has will receive a $20 million cash injection from Chinese company Beijing Guoli Energy Investment. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:12:47 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25873-chinese-invest-$20m-in-qld-coal-hopeful.html Stocks to watch at noon on Friday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25871-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-friday.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Friday: BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:01:04 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25871-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-friday.html Aust stocks flat in cautious trade http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25870-aust-stocks-flat-in-cautious-trade.html Australian shares have edged lower as investors remain cautious ahead of the release of US data late on Friday. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:07 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25870-aust-stocks-flat-in-cautious-trade.html Review of the week's economic data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25869-review-of-the-week's-economic-data.html A review of the week's Australian economic data, January 30 to February 3: BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:40:45 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25869-review-of-the-week's-economic-data.html $A slightly lower ahead of US jobs figures http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25868-$a-slightly-lower-ahead-of-us-jobs-figures.html The Australian dollar has fallen back from a three-month high as investors wait to see fresh US jobs data and an expected deal between Greece and its creditors. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:39:35 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25868-$a-slightly-lower-ahead-of-us-jobs-figures.html Soft building market shows labour surplus http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25867-soft-building-market-shows-labour-surplus.html Skilled labour in the residential building industry remained in moderate surplus for the last three months of 2011, says the Housing Industry Association. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:06:18 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25867-soft-building-market-shows-labour-surplus.html You've Decided - The Best Online Brokers In Australia http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25866-you've-decided---the-best-online-brokers-in-australia.html Who is the best online broker in Australia? Australia's popular 2012 Stockies Awards have been decided after two months of voting. Investing Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:37:09 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25866-you've-decided---the-best-online-brokers-in-australia.html Aust shares flat on mixed leads http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25865-aust-shares-flat-on-mixed-leads.html Australian shares have opened largely flat on the back of mixed leads from overseas. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:17:09 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25865-aust-shares-flat-on-mixed-leads.html Austar to delay vote on Foxtel take-over http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25864-austar-to-delay-vote-on-foxtel-take-over.html Regional pay TV provider Austar to seek court approval to postpone a shareholder vote on Foxtel's proposed $2.5 billion take-over. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:19:05 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25864-austar-to-delay-vote-on-foxtel-take-over.html Commodities wrap: oil lower, gold higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25863-commodities-wrap:-oil-lower,-gold-higher.html Commodities news from around the world BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:19:10 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25863-commodities-wrap:-oil-lower,-gold-higher.html Stocks to watch early on Friday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25862-stocks-to-watch-early-on-friday.html Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange early on Friday BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:20:22 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25862-stocks-to-watch-early-on-friday.html Gold reaches two-month high http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25861-gold-reaches-two-month-high.html Bullion climbs for third day, with gold reaching a two-month high, while silver is up 1.6 per cent. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:16:04 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25861-gold-reaches-two-month-high.html $A stays above US$1.07 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25860-$a-stays-above-us$1.07.html The Australian dollar is slightly lower, backing away from the three-month high reached on Thursday. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:42:09 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25860-$a-stays-above-us$1.07.html Xstrata confirms Glencore merger approach http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25859-xstrata-confirms-glencore-merger-approach.html Xstrata confirms Glencore has proposed an all-share merger of equals, but says there is no certainty of an offer being made. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:01:24 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25859-xstrata-confirms-glencore-merger-approach.html European stocks slip before key US data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25858-european-stocks-slip-before-key-us-data.html London, Paris and Frankfurt markets have slipped as investors wait for release crucial US employment data. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:18:58 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25858-european-stocks-slip-before-key-us-data.html Aust stocks set to open lower http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25857-aust-stocks-set-to-open-lower.html A preview of the Australian sharemarket. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:37:20 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25857-aust-stocks-set-to-open-lower.html Xanadu to sell its Mongolian thermal coal http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25851-xanadu-to-sell-its-mongolian-thermal-coal.html Xanadu Mines wants to offload or substantially reduce its interest in Mongolian thermal coal assets to focus on gold, copper and coking coal. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:32:36 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25851-xanadu-to-sell-its-mongolian-thermal-coal.html Stocks to watch http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25850-stocks-to-watch.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Thursday: BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:31:16 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25850-stocks-to-watch.html Aust shares buoyed by strong mining sector http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25849-aust-shares-buoyed-by-strong-mining-sector.html The Australian share market snapped its three-day losing streak to finish strongly on the back of resurgent mining stocks. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:27:30 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25849-aust-shares-buoyed-by-strong-mining-sector.html 18 Share Tips - 6 February 2012 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25847-18-share-tips---6-february-2012.html 18 Share Tips to BUY, SELL & HOLD from Australia's leading brokers Stocks Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:57:04 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25847-18-share-tips---6-february-2012.html Qantas lifts fares on all flights http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25846-qantas-lifts-fares-on-all-flights.html Qantas increases fares on domestic and international routes in response to increased fuel costs and carbon pricing schemes in Australia and Europe. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:20:16 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25846-qantas-lifts-fares-on-all-flights.html Rinehart tops rich list as Harvey drops http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25845-rinehart-tops-rich-list-as-harvey-drops.html Gina Rinehart the richest woman in Asia and on the way to becoming the richest woman in the world, according to business magazine Forbes. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:01:47 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25845-rinehart-tops-rich-list-as-harvey-drops.html $A rises following positive trade data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25844-$a-rises-following-positive-trade-data.html The Australian dollar has risen to a new three-month high after the release of very strong export data for December. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:37:44 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25844-$a-rises-following-positive-trade-data.html 560 Westpac jobs disappear, 150 to India http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25843-560-westpac-jobs-disappear,-150-to-india.html Around 560 Westpac workers were told their jobs are in doubt, with up to 150 to be sent to Westpac's third party providers in India. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:38:20 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25843-560-westpac-jobs-disappear,-150-to-india.html Miners boost Aust stocks http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25842-miners-boost-aust-stocks.html Australian shares have posted strong gains after better-than-expected trade data boosted already buoyant mining stocks. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:47:56 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25842-miners-boost-aust-stocks.html Stocks to watch at noon on Thursday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25840-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-thursday.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Thursday: BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:12:17 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25840-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-thursday.html Exports remain at near record levels http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25839-exports-remain-at-near-record-levels.html Australian exports rose to their second highest level ever in December on the back of increased demand for resources BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:22:46 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25839-exports-remain-at-near-record-levels.html Building approvals fall 1% in Dec http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25838-building-approvals-fall-1-in-dec.html The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released building approvals data for December. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:24:13 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25838-building-approvals-fall-1-in-dec.html Forex: Top Trade Opportunities of 2012 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25837-forex:-top-trade-opportunities-of-2012.html DailyFX Top Trade Opportunities of 2012 BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:16:39 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25837-forex:-top-trade-opportunities-of-2012.html Aust shares jump at the open http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25836-aust-shares-jump-at-the-open.html Australian shares have risen sharply after strong gains in commodities prices overnight sent resources stocks surging. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:03:46 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25836-aust-shares-jump-at-the-open.html International financial news http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25835-international-financial-news.html Finance news in brief from around the world. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:22:02 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25835-international-financial-news.html $A rises to three-month high http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25834-$a-rises-to-three-month-high.html The Australian dollar rose to a three-month high as the cost of borrowing for European governments falls. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:57:49 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25834-$a-rises-to-three-month-high.html Stocks to watch on Thursday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25833-stocks-to-watch-on-thursday.html Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange early on Thursday BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:36:53 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25833-stocks-to-watch-on-thursday.html Gas tumbles, gold up, copper up http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25832-gas-tumbles,-gold-up,-copper-up.html Commodities news from around the world BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:33:57 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25832-gas-tumbles,-gold-up,-copper-up.html Precious metals rise http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25831-precious-metals-rise.html Spot gold is up 0.5 per cent, while silver iplatinum and palladium rise almost two per cent. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:30:25 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25831-precious-metals-rise.html US and European markets up http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25830-us-and-european-markets-up.html US stocks have bolted higher as an expected Facebook debut on the market fired up sentiment. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:19:34 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25830-us-and-european-markets-up.html Aussie market set to open higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25829-aussie-market-set-to-open-higher.html A preview of the Australian sharemarket. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:05:06 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25829-aussie-market-set-to-open-higher.html European stocks close sharply higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25828-european-stocks-close-sharply-higher.html European stocks close higher after positive news from China offsets concerns about Greece. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:07:49 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25828-european-stocks-close-sharply-higher.html US stocks rally on growth data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25827-us-stocks-rally-on-growth-data.html Positive manufacturing data and the expected Facebook IPO have given US stocks a boost. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:22:39 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25827-us-stocks-rally-on-growth-data.html Booming production pushes gas prices down http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25826-booming-production-pushes-gas-prices-down.html Natural gas prices are down while benchmark oil prices are flat after the US Energy Department said oil and gas demand dropped last week. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:17:53 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25826-booming-production-pushes-gas-prices-down.html Rio takes BHP's stake in African miner http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25825-rio-takes-bhp's-stake-in-african-miner.html Rio Tinto will double its interest in Richards Bay Minerals, a South African mineral sands miner, by buying BHP Billiton's stake for an undisclosed sum. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:10:29 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25825-rio-takes-bhp's-stake-in-african-miner.html Lynas welcomes Malaysian approval http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25824-lynas-welcomes-malaysian-approval.html Rare earths miner Lynas recognises its responsibility to a newly approved plant in Malaysia in a safe manner. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:17:39 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25824-lynas-welcomes-malaysian-approval.html Gillard calls interest rate cut http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25823-gillard-calls-interest-rate-cut.html Prime Minister Julia Gillard believes the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has scope to cut interest rates, given her government's pledge to maintain fiscal discipline. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:03:57 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25823-gillard-calls-interest-rate-cut.html 10,000 more customers to sue banks http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25822-10,000-more-customers-to-sue-banks.html 10,000 angry St George and Bank SA customers are trying to recoup bank fees after joining the largest collective action in Australian legal history BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:37:26 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25822-10,000-more-customers-to-sue-banks.html Metcash sells nine Franklins stores http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25821-metcash-sells-nine-franklins-stores.html Grocery wholesaler Metcash to offload nine Franklins stores to IGA retailer Ritchies Stores Pty Ltd BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:02:14 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25821-metcash-sells-nine-franklins-stores.html $A lower on US data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25820-$a-lower-on-us-data.html The Australian dollar is trading almost a quarter of a US cent lower driven by reaction to poor US economic data. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:51:12 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25820-$a-lower-on-us-data.html Holiday boost for China's factories http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25818-holiday-boost-for-china's-factories.html Early Lunar New Year has helped producers of consumer goods in China as other key industries remain under pressure. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:40:01 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25818-holiday-boost-for-china's-factories.html RBA commodity price index inches up in Jan http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25817-rba-commodity-price-index-inches-up-in-jan.html Australia's export commodity price index inched uwpard in foriegn currency terms in January, breaking a four-month run of falls. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:15:41 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25817-rba-commodity-price-index-inches-up-in-jan.html BHP may cut 155 Nickel West jobs http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25816-bhp-may-cut-155-nickel-west-jobs.html BHP Billiton says around 155 jobs from its Nickel West business may be cut as it responds to a languishing nickel price and a strong Australian dollar. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:52:40 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25816-bhp-may-cut-155-nickel-west-jobs.html Stocks to watch http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25815-stocks-to-watch.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Wednesday: BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:30:14 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25815-stocks-to-watch.html Aust shares fall for third straight day http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25814-aust-shares-fall-for-third-straight-day.html Australian shares ended lower for the third straight day as brokers took profits ahead of the reporting season and after one of the best monthly starts to the calendar year in around 40 years. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:29:18 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25814-aust-shares-fall-for-third-straight-day.html Quarter of nation's construction in WA http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25813-quarter-of-nation's-construction-in-wa.html More than a third of all construction across the nation is taking place in Western Australia, a report by an economics advisory practice shows. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:06:22 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25813-quarter-of-nation's-construction-in-wa.html AFL, NRL to appeal in Optus copyright case http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25812-afl,-nrl-to-appeal-in-optus-copyright-case.html A Federal Court decision allowing Optus to broadcast sports matches online is set to be appealed by the NRL and AFL. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:05:54 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25812-afl,-nrl-to-appeal-in-optus-copyright-case.html Santos begins Wortel gas production http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25811-santos-begins-wortel-gas-production.html Oil and gas producer Santos says output has begun at its Wortel gas project in Indonesia, with product bound for the East Java domestic market. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:23:11 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25811-santos-begins-wortel-gas-production.html Pfizer 4Q net profit falls by half http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25810-pfizer-4q-net-profit-falls-by-half.html Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has seen its profits slashed after losing the patent for its top cholesterol drug. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:48:03 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25810-pfizer-4q-net-profit-falls-by-half.html $A slightly lower after weak local data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25809-$a-slightly-lower-after-weak-local-data.html The Australian dollar is slightly lower, following the release of weak Australian economic figures. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:15:46 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25809-$a-slightly-lower-after-weak-local-data.html Fairfax shares surge 10% on Reinhart bid http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25808-fairfax-shares-surge-10-on-reinhart-bid.html Australia's richest woman, Gina Rinehart, has become the largest shareholder in newspaper publisher Fairfax Media in what could become a play for control of the 181-year-old company. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:11:06 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25808-fairfax-shares-surge-10-on-reinhart-bid.html Aust stocks fall on weak lead from US http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25807-aust-stocks-fall-on-weak-lead-from-us.html Australian shares lower at noon after disappointing economic data from the United States. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:35:13 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25807-aust-stocks-fall-on-weak-lead-from-us.html Dire ERA result misses mark: analyst http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25806-dire-era-result-misses-mark:-analyst.html Rio Tinto-majority owned uranium miner ERA has booked a full year result that fell short of already-low analyst expectations. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:04:20 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25806-dire-era-result-misses-mark:-analyst.html New home sales fall in December http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25805-new-home-sales-fall-in-december.html New home sales fell in December despite successive interest rate cuts. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:26:28 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25805-new-home-sales-fall-in-december.html Stocks to watch at noon http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25804-stocks-to-watch-at-noon.html Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange at noon on Wednesday BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:19:01 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25804-stocks-to-watch-at-noon.html Weak housing should boost rate cut case http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25803-weak-housing-should-boost-rate-cut-case.html Housing data released this week lends fuel to the argument for further rate cuts by the central bank, economists have said. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:27:30 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25803-weak-housing-should-boost-rate-cut-case.html Manufacturing continues to expand http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25802-manufacturing-continues-to-expand.html Australian manufacturing activity in January has expanded for a second consecutive month, a private survey shows. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:03:34 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25802-manufacturing-continues-to-expand.html Qantas downgraded by Moody's http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25801-qantas-downgraded-by-moody's.html Qantas has defended its financial position despite having its credit rating downgraded by Moody's. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:57:53 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25801-qantas-downgraded-by-moody's.html Dow and S&P have best January since 1997 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25800-dow-and-s&p-have-best-january-since-1997.html An unexpected drop in US consumer confidence dragged stocks down on the final day of January, but Wall Street has had a good month. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:14:36 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25800-dow-and-s&p-have-best-january-since-1997.html Boral sells Indonesian business for $128m http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25799-boral-sells-indonesian-business-for-$128m.html Building materials producer Boral has sold its Indonesian business for $128 million and has confirmed previous expectations for half year profit. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:40:54 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25799-boral-sells-indonesian-business-for-$128m.html Venezuela concludes gold repatriation http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25798-venezuela-concludes-gold-repatriation.html Venezuela has repatriated the overwhelming majority of its gold reserves under a plan announced last year by President Hugo Chavez, officials said. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:54:46 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25798-venezuela-concludes-gold-repatriation.html Commodities wrap: gas plummets, copper lower http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25797-commodities-wrap:-gas-plummets,-copper-lower.html Commodities news from around the world BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:37:57 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25797-commodities-wrap:-gas-plummets,-copper-lower.html Malaysia says to rule soon on rare earths http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25796-malaysia-says-to-rule-soon-on-rare-earths.html The Malaysian government is soon to announce whether Australian miner Lynas can proceed with a rare earths processing plant. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:28:42 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25796-malaysia-says-to-rule-soon-on-rare-earths.html US home prices continue downward spiral http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25795-us-home-prices-continue-downward-spiral.html Prices for US homes fell again in November, a key index showed, failing to respond to record low mortgage loan rates. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:14:59 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25795-us-home-prices-continue-downward-spiral.html Global wrap: stocks weaker http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25794-global-wrap:-stocks-weaker.html News from the world's major stock markets BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:15:54 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25794-global-wrap:-stocks-weaker.html Futures point to higher start on ASX http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25793-futures-point-to-higher-start-on-asx.html A preview of the Australian sharemarket. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:21:30 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25793-futures-point-to-higher-start-on-asx.html EU stocks lose shine due to soft US data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25792-eu-stocks-lose-shine-due-to-soft-us-data.html European stocks have risen amid optimism about Greek debt talks while Wall Street has dropped. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:40:20 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25792-eu-stocks-lose-shine-due-to-soft-us-data.html Eurozone unemployment at record high http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25791-eurozone-unemployment-at-record-high.html Unemployment among the 17 eurozone countries ended 2011 at a record high, thanks to Europe's debt crisis. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:49:01 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25791-eurozone-unemployment-at-record-high.html $A higher on Greek optimism http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25790-$a-higher-on-greek-optimism.html The Australian dollar rose nearly three quarters of a US cent on hopes that a bailout for Greece might be nearing completion. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:34:26 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25790-$a-higher-on-greek-optimism.html Stocks to watch http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25789-stocks-to-watch.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange: BREAKING NEWS Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:31:41 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25789-stocks-to-watch.html Aust shares weaker on Europe fears http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25788-aust-shares-weaker-on-europe-fears.html Australian shares gave up earlier gains to end lower as renewed investor concerns about the European debt crisis took the steam out of a retailer-driven rally. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:27:18 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25788-aust-shares-weaker-on-europe-fears.html MACD - A must for forex traders http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25787-macd---a-must-for-forex-traders.html Currency traders can use this method to avoid stop-order triggers before the real reversal. Forex Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:16:01 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25787-macd---a-must-for-forex-traders.html An Alternative Covered Call: Adding A Leg http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25786-an-alternative-covered-call:-adding-a-leg.html This strategy has potential profit in up, down or neutral markets. Trading & Technical Analysis Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:41:16 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25786-an-alternative-covered-call:-adding-a-leg.html The Key To High Returns Is A Disciplined Strategy http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25785-the-key-to-high-returns-is-a-disciplined-strategy.html Learn about different investment strategies and how to pick the right one for you. Trading & Technical Analysis Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:08:17 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25785-the-key-to-high-returns-is-a-disciplined-strategy.html Using Economic Capital To Determine Risk http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25784-using-economic-capital-to-determine-risk.html Discover how banks and financial institutions use economic capital to enhance risk management. Economics Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:49:14 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25784-using-economic-capital-to-determine-risk.html The Herd Is Almost Always Wrong http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25783-the-herd-is-almost-always-wrong.html When the consensus of the majority of investors or traders is strongest, the individual trader should do exactly the opposite of what the crowd is doing. Trading & Technical Analysis Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:54:32 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25783-the-herd-is-almost-always-wrong.html Home prices fell last quarter, report says http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25782-home-prices-fell-last-quarter,-report-says.html Australian capital city home prices fell 0.5 per cent in the final three months of 2011, a private sector report shows. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:02:04 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25782-home-prices-fell-last-quarter,-report-says.html Telstra wins WA mobile contract http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25781-telstra-wins-wa-mobile-contract.html Telstra has won a contract to build Western Australia's regional mobile communication project to improve phone coverage in the bush. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:34:28 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25781-telstra-wins-wa-mobile-contract.html Private sector credit up 0.3% in December. http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25780-private-sector-credit-up-0.3-in-december..html Total credit provided to the private sector by financial intermediaries rose 0.3 per cent in December, the RBA says. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:11:18 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25780-private-sector-credit-up-0.3-in-december..html $A rises as Greek debt deal looms http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25779-$a-rises-as-greek-debt-deal-looms.html The Australian dollar rose half a US cent after the Greek prime minister said his government was close to a deal to ease its crippling debt burden. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:11:52 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25779-$a-rises-as-greek-debt-deal-looms.html Higher prices drive up Origin revenue http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25778-higher-prices-drive-up-origin-revenue.html Energy producer and retailer Origin Energy lifts first-half revenue by five per cent despite lower production and sales volumes. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:44:24 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25778-higher-prices-drive-up-origin-revenue.html AWE to meet FY output, revenue goals http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25777-awe-to-meet-fy-output,-revenue-goals.html AWE Ltd is poised to achieve its annual production and revenue forecasts, while it has lowered its risk exposure to the troubled BassGas project. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:38:35 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25777-awe-to-meet-fy-output,-revenue-goals.html Retailers boost Aust stocks http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25776-retailers-boost-aust-stocks.html Australian shares have turned higher after positive results from Woolworths spurred investor confidence. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:21:03 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25776-retailers-boost-aust-stocks.html Stocks to watch at noon on Tuesday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25775-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-tuesday.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Tuesday: BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:14:31 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25775-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-tuesday.html Tough times for Navitas amid visa review http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25774-tough-times-for-navitas-amid-visa-review.html Education provider Navitas lifts first-half profit by nine per cent but expects second-half earnings to be weaker while the government reviews visa rules. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:15:08 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25774-tough-times-for-navitas-amid-visa-review.html Japan output down in 2011, up in December http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25773-japan-output-down-in-2011,-up-in-december.html Japan's annual industrial output fell 3.5 per cent in 2011, hit by natural disasters, power shortages and high exchange rates. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:23:18 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25773-japan-output-down-in-2011,-up-in-december.html Discounts and weather hamper Woolies sales http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25772-discounts-and-weather-hamper-woolies-sales.html Heavy discounting and a cooler summer hampered grocery sales at Woolworths but supermarket giant remains confident that business will pick up BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:39:39 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25772-discounts-and-weather-hamper-woolies-sales.html Lynas confident of Malaysia plant licence http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25771-lynas-confident-of-malaysia-plant-licence.html Rare earths miner Lynas Corporation is confident it will be granted a temporary licence for a processing plant in Malaysia. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:54:31 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25771-lynas-confident-of-malaysia-plant-licence.html Aust shares edge down http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25770-aust-shares-edge-down.html Worries about whether Greece and its creditors will agree a debt deal have pushed Australian shares lower at the open. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:06:45 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25770-aust-shares-edge-down.html Breville sees strength in US, Canada http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25769-breville-sees-strength-in-us,-canada.html Electrical appliance producer Breville expecting higher earnings due to strong results from its North American business. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:46:00 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25769-breville-sees-strength-in-us,-canada.html AACo lifts annual profit http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25768-aaco-lifts-annual-profit.html AACo believes it will be well positioned to take advantage of the tightness of global beef supply and the extremely positive pricing environment BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:11:13 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25768-aaco-lifts-annual-profit.html FSB warns Canada over household debt http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25767-fsb-warns-canada-over-household-debt.html The Financial Stability Board is worried about Canada's high household debt leaving the country's financial system vulnerable to an economic downturn. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:47:57 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25767-fsb-warns-canada-over-household-debt.html Commodities wrap: gold & oil ease http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25766-commodities-wrap:-gold-&-oil-ease.html Commodities news from around the world BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:21:53 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25766-commodities-wrap:-gold-&-oil-ease.html World stocks fall ahead of EU summit http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25765-world-stocks-fall-ahead-of-eu-summit.html European share markets have fallen as EU leaders met to find ways to revive the region's ailing economy and amid new concerns about Greece's debt problems. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:57:07 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25765-world-stocks-fall-ahead-of-eu-summit.html China limits export of raw materials: WTO http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25764-china-limits-export-of-raw-materials:-wto.html The World Trade Organisation has ruled China unfairly limited exports of nine raw materials to protect domestic manufacturers. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:07:07 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25764-china-limits-export-of-raw-materials:-wto.html Aust stocks set to open lower http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25763-aust-stocks-set-to-open-lower.html A preview of the Australian sharemarket. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:25:11 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25763-aust-stocks-set-to-open-lower.html Prime minister wants end to Greek issues http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25762-prime-minister-wants-end-to-greek-issues.html Greek leader says he wants to complete negotiations on debt and bailout by the end of the week. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:15:14 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25762-prime-minister-wants-end-to-greek-issues.html Global wrap: stocks weaker http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25761-global-wrap:-stocks-weaker.html News from the world’s major stock markets BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:04:48 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25761-global-wrap:-stocks-weaker.html ROC Oil finishes year strongly http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25760-roc-oil-finishes-year-strongly.html ROC Oil lifted production in the December quarter but production for the year was down. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:11:36 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25760-roc-oil-finishes-year-strongly.html Banks face ratings downgrade on funding http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25759-banks-face-ratings-downgrade-on-funding.html The big four banks will know by April if FitchRatings has downgraded their credit ratings by one notch due to their dependence on global debt markets. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:16:15 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25759-banks-face-ratings-downgrade-on-funding.html Monadelphous wins contracts worth $180m http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25758-monadelphous-wins-contracts-worth-$180m.html Monadelphous has secured $180 million worth of water and transmission pipeline construction contracts with Rio Tinto and Chevron. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:03:23 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25758-monadelphous-wins-contracts-worth-$180m.html Gunns gets financial breathing space http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25757-gunns-gets-financial-breathing-space.html Beleaguered woodchipper Gunns has confirmed that its bankers have given it financial breathing space. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:57:50 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25757-gunns-gets-financial-breathing-space.html Australian unit stunts construction giant http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25756-australian-unit-stunts-construction-giant.html European construction giant Hochtief says Australian subsidiary has caused higher-than-expected losses. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:04:30 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25756-australian-unit-stunts-construction-giant.html US incomes up, consumer spending flat http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25755-us-incomes-up,-consumer-spending-flat.html US incomes are up, in a hopeful sign for the economy, but consumer spending has remained unchanged. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:15:33 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25755-us-incomes-up,-consumer-spending-flat.html Oil prices lower over eurozone debt fears http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25754-oil-prices-lower-over-eurozone-debt-fears.html Oil prices fell with demand outlook uncertain as Europe's leaders met on containing the eurozone debt crisis and Greece was in talks with creditors. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:50:39 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25754-oil-prices-lower-over-eurozone-debt-fears.html Asian stocks down as US growth falls short http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25753-asian-stocks-down-as-us-growth-falls-short.html US economic growth from October to the end of December was the best of year at 2.8 per cent but below the 3% economists wanted. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:23:39 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25753-asian-stocks-down-as-us-growth-falls-short.html Aust shares weaker on profit-taking http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25752-aust-shares-weaker-on-profit-taking.html The Australian share market closed lower as investors took profits ahead of local supermarkets reporting their results this week and after a softer session on offshore markets. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:35:25 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25752-aust-shares-weaker-on-profit-taking.html Stocks to watch http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25751-stocks-to-watch.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange early on Tuesday: BREAKING NEWS Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:33:23 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25751-stocks-to-watch.html Monadelphous wins contracts worth $180m http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25750-monadelphous-wins-contracts-worth-$180m.html Monadelphous has secured $180 million worth of water and transmission pipeline construction contracts with Rio Tinto and Chevron. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:18:55 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25750-monadelphous-wins-contracts-worth-$180m.html Thiess wins $260m joint port contract http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25749-thiess-wins-$260m-joint-port-contract.html Leighton Holdings subsidiary Thiess has won a $260 million joint contract to develop a port facility in north Western Australia BREAKING NEWS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:51:52 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25749-thiess-wins-$260m-joint-port-contract.html $A falls amid renewed Greek worries http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25748-$a-falls-amid-renewed-greek-worries.html The Australian dollar is down slightly following equity markets lower amid renewed worries about a Greek government debt default. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:55:57 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25748-$a-falls-amid-renewed-greek-worries.html Aust stocks turn lower http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25747-aust-stocks-turn-lower.html Australian stocks have turned lower as investors take profits ahead of local supermarkets reporting their results this week and after a soft session in offshore markets. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:33:31 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25747-aust-stocks-turn-lower.html Stocks to watch at noon on Monday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25746-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-monday.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Friday: BREAKING NEWS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:11:33 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25746-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-monday.html BKI to keep powder dry, H1 profit rises 5% http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25745-bki-to-keep-powder-dry,-h1-profit-rises-5.html BKI Investment Co has posted a five per cent rise in first half profit and flagged it is keeping an eye out for opportunities amid Europe's debt crisis woes. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:49:31 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25745-bki-to-keep-powder-dry,-h1-profit-rises-5.html Mining threatens herders in Mongolia http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25744-mining-threatens-herders-in-mongolia.html Mining in southern Mongolia is threatening the livelihoods of herders and straining water supplies. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:53:42 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25744-mining-threatens-herders-in-mongolia.html Australian Dollar Remains Tethered to Global Risk Trends http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25743-australian-dollar-remains-tethered-to-global-risk-trends.html The Australian Dollar posted another strong week against the U.S. Dollar, gaining 1.60 percent the past five days. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:09:10 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25743-australian-dollar-remains-tethered-to-global-risk-trends.html Aust shares edge slightly higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25742-aust-shares-edge-slightly-higher.html Australian stocks have opened slightly higher after mixed leads from offshore bourses kept investors wary ahead of the start of the local earnings season. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:07:57 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25742-aust-shares-edge-slightly-higher.html Economic year to be as tough in 2011 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25741-economic-year-to-be-as-tough-in-2011.html Treasurer Wayne Swan says this year will be at least as tough for the domestic economy as 2011, but Australians should remain optimistic about the nation's economic strengths. BREAKING NEWS Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:26:53 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25741-economic-year-to-be-as-tough-in-2011.html Telco Stocks for Growth Hunters http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25740-telco-stocks-for-growth-hunters.html In a world going wireless at breakneck speed, many telecommunication companies are poised to profit handsomely. Stocks Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:13:14 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25740-telco-stocks-for-growth-hunters.html China says retail sales hit $7bn during NY http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25739-china-says-retail-sales-hit-$7bn-during-ny.html China says retail sales surged 16.2 per cent year on year to 470 billion yuan ($A69.87 billion) during the week-long Lunar New Year holiday. BREAKING NEWS Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:19:50 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25739-china-says-retail-sales-hit-$7bn-during-ny.html Is the next rally the big one? Use this indicator to find out http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25738-is-the-next-rally-the-big-one-use-this-indicator-to-find-out.html The force index is an oscillator that attempts to measure the force, or the power, of bulls behind particular market rallies and of bears behind every decline. Trading & Technical Analysis Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:27:34 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25738-is-the-next-rally-the-big-one-use-this-indicator-to-find-out.html Uranium stocks hit hard but bulls are bellowing http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25737-uranium-stocks-hit-hard-but-bulls-are-bellowing.html Worldwide there are currently 63 new nuclear plants under construction, with an anticipated additional 156 to go into service by 2030. Investing Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:14:35 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25737-uranium-stocks-hit-hard-but-bulls-are-bellowing.html Private investors near deal on Greek debt http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25736-private-investors-near-deal-on-greek-debt.html Private investors are prepared to take a hit of more than 60 per cent on the Greek debt they own, negotiators say. BREAKING NEWS Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:35:42 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25736-private-investors-near-deal-on-greek-debt.html Aust share market receives mixed leads http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25735-aust-share-market-receives-mixed-leads.html US markets had mixed results on Friday, but prices for base metals and gold were up. BREAKING NEWS Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:41:47 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25735-aust-share-market-receives-mixed-leads.html Apple earnings drive Nasdaq higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25734-apple-earnings-drive-nasdaq-higher.html The Nasdaq was up more than one per cent for the week, thanks in no small part to a blockbuster earnings report by Apple. BREAKING NEWS Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:35:38 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25734-apple-earnings-drive-nasdaq-higher.html $A retreats from three-month high http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25733-$a-retreats-from-three-month-high.html The Australian dollar has dropped slightly from a three-month high after a reassessment of global economic prospects by the currency market. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:05:34 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25733-$a-retreats-from-three-month-high.html Aust stocks end higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25732-aust-stocks-end-higher.html The Australian share market ended Friday at a seven-week high led by the resources and materials sector. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:59:07 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25732-aust-stocks-end-higher.html US economy grows 2.8pc http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25731-us-economy-grows-2.8pc.html The US economy grew at a 2.8 per cent annual rate in the final three months of last year. BREAKING NEWS Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:05:33 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25731-us-economy-grows-2.8pc.html European stocks fall on US growth data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25730-european-stocks-fall-on-us-growth-data.html European stock indices fell back on Friday on concerns over Greece's ability to reduce its massive debt. BREAKING NEWS Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:24:09 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25730-european-stocks-fall-on-us-growth-data.html Fitch downgrades Italy, Spain http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25729-fitch-downgrades-italy,-spain.html Ratings agency Fitch is downgrading the credit ratings of five countries that use the euro, including economic heavyweights Italy and Spain. BREAKING NEWS Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:16:50 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25729-fitch-downgrades-italy,-spain.html Greece a 'step away' from debt deal http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25728-greece-a-'step-away'-from-debt-deal.html Greece says it is "a step away" from a major debt writedown as it resumed talks with private creditors. BREAKING NEWS Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:22:41 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25728-greece-a-'step-away'-from-debt-deal.html Facebook IPO value could be $100 billion http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25727-facebook-ipo-value-could-be-$100-billion.html Facebook is likely to instantly become one of the largest public companies in the world when it goes public. BREAKING NEWS Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:17:01 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25727-facebook-ipo-value-could-be-$100-billion.html Dow slips to first losing week of 2012 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25726-dow-slips-to-first-losing-week-of-2012.html The Dow Jones industrial average has ended a three-week winning streak on a mixed day for US markets. BREAKING NEWS Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:23:07 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25726-dow-slips-to-first-losing-week-of-2012.html $A increasingly popular with central banks http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25725-$a-increasingly-popular-with-central-banks.html The Australian dollar is becoming an increasingly important asset for central banks as they look to reduce their exposure to US and European currencies. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:21:04 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25725-$a-increasingly-popular-with-central-banks.html NWS structure likely for Woodside's Browse http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25724-nws-structure-likely-for-woodside's-browse.html Woodside may pipe gas from the Browse fields to the existing North West Shelf (NWS) plant, while NWS partners may buy some of Woodside's stake in Browse. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:03:11 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25724-nws-structure-likely-for-woodside's-browse.html $A lower but still above 106 US cents http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25723-$a-lower-but-still-above-106-us-cents.html The Australian dollar climbed back above 105 US cents despite weaker than expected expected domestic inflation figures. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:50:33 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25723-$a-lower-but-still-above-106-us-cents.html Aust stocks higher at noon http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25722-aust-stocks-higher-at-noon.html The Australian share market at noon on Friday was higher, led by the resources and materials sector, following a decision by the US central bank to keep interest rates low for longer. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25722-aust-stocks-higher-at-noon.html Stocks to watch http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25721-stocks-to-watch.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange: BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:04:36 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25721-stocks-to-watch.html Japan consumer prices down 0.1% in Dec http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25720-japan-consumer-prices-down-0.1-in-dec.html Japan's CPI was down 0.1 per cent in December, with the central bank this week saying the economy was expected to shrink, not grow as projected. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:46:40 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25720-japan-consumer-prices-down-0.1-in-dec.html Amgen 4Q profit fal 9%, but sales up http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25719-amgen-4q-profit-fal-9,-but-sales-up.html Amgen Inc says its fourth-quarter profit fell 8.5 per cent as its expenses for taxes and for producing and selling drugs rose faster than its revenue. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:17:00 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25719-amgen-4q-profit-fal-9,-but-sales-up.html Review of the week's economic data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25718-review-of-the-week's-economic-data.html A review of the week's Australian economic data, January 23 to January 27: BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:18:31 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25718-review-of-the-week's-economic-data.html Aust stocks higher as US rates stay low http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25717-aust-stocks-higher-as-us-rates-stay-low.html Australian shares have opened higher, led by the big miners, following a US Federal Reserve decision to keep interest rates low for longer. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:10:47 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25717-aust-stocks-higher-as-us-rates-stay-low.html ResMed H1 profit falls http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25716-resmed-h1-profit-falls.html ResMed chief executive Peter Farrell said ResMed's range of sleep masks was poised for more growth. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:37:26 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25716-resmed-h1-profit-falls.html US stocks slip on weak data, profit taking http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25715-us-stocks-slip-on-weak-data,-profit-taking.html US markets could not hang onto early gains and ended the day slightly lower, but some stocks bucked the trend, including Netflix, which jumped 22 per cent. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:11:46 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25715-us-stocks-slip-on-weak-data,-profit-taking.html Stocks to watch early on Friday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25714-stocks-to-watch-early-on-friday.html Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange early on Friday BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:53:48 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25714-stocks-to-watch-early-on-friday.html $A drops slightly off three-month high http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25713-$a-drops-slightly-off-three-month-high.html The Australian dollar has lost ground after reaching its highest level in three months BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:58:13 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25713-$a-drops-slightly-off-three-month-high.html Gold reaches 6.5-week high at one point http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25712-gold-reaches-6.5-week-high-at-one-point.html Spot gold, at one point up to a six-and-a-half-week high, closes up more than 0.5 per cent after profit-taking, while Feb futures gains 1.5 per cent. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:23:23 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25712-gold-reaches-6.5-week-high-at-one-point.html Fed's low rate pledge boosts markets http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25711-fed's-low-rate-pledge-boosts-markets.html European share markets and the euro are up after the US Federal Reserve pledged to keep interest rates low. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:49:05 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25711-fed's-low-rate-pledge-boosts-markets.html Global wrap: EU higher, US lower http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25710-global-wrap:-eu-higher,-us-lower.html News from the world's major stock markets BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:06:50 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25710-global-wrap:-eu-higher,-us-lower.html Aust stocks set to open flat http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25709-aust-stocks-set-to-open-flat.html A preview of the Australian sharemarket. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:52:58 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25709-aust-stocks-set-to-open-flat.html Oil up, gold up, copper surges http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25708-oil-up,-gold-up,-copper-surges.html Commodities news from around the world BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:26:25 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25708-oil-up,-gold-up,-copper-surges.html US new-home sales suffer worst year http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25707-us-new-home-sales-suffer-worst-year.html Sales of new homes in the United States skidded in December, bringing to a close the worst year on record. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:01:18 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25707-us-new-home-sales-suffer-worst-year.html US economy gains as businesses spend more http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25706-us-economy-gains-as-businesses-spend-more.html US businesses are growing more confident in the economy, investing in more equipment and laying off fewer workers, new figures show. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:35:37 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25706-us-economy-gains-as-businesses-spend-more.html Japanese shares slip in choppy trade http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25705-japanese-shares-slip-in-choppy-trade.html Analysts have blamed profit-taking after the Tokyo bourse began to seem overheated, having gained more than five per cent in less than two weeks. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:57:22 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25705-japanese-shares-slip-in-choppy-trade.html Greece hopes for debt swap deal http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25700-greece-hopes-for-debt-swap-deal.html Athens is trying to get its private creditors to swap their government bonds for new ones with half their face value. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:05:30 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25700-greece-hopes-for-debt-swap-deal.html Aust stocks tipped to rise on US lead http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25699-aust-stocks-tipped-to-rise-on-us-lead.html Resource stocks are expected to shine on Friday after the US Federal Reserve's pledge to keep interest rates near zero for longer pushed up commodities. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:50:31 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25699-aust-stocks-tipped-to-rise-on-us-lead.html 18 Share Tips - 30 January 2012 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25696-18-share-tips---30-january-2012.html Broker Stock Recommendations - 6 to Buy, 6 To Hold, 6 to Sell Stocks Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:22:04 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25696-18-share-tips---30-january-2012.html Small business sales beat expectations http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25693-small-business-sales-beat-expectations.html Small businesses managed to achieve sales growth of 3.3 per cent in December, despite generally subdued market conditions, an ANZ report shows. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:09:20 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25693-small-business-sales-beat-expectations.html Global wrap: EU stocks fall, US higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25692-global-wrap:-eu-stocks-fall,-us-higher.html US stocks have closed at their highest level in more than eight months after the Federal Reserve pledged to keep interest rates near zero for three more years. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:04:23 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25692-global-wrap:-eu-stocks-fall,-us-higher.html Merkel determined to solve debt crisis http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25691-merkel-determined-to-solve-debt-crisis.html German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she is determined to solve the European debt crisis with political unity. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:57:52 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25691-merkel-determined-to-solve-debt-crisis.html US rate rise unlikely: Fed http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25690-us-rate-rise-unlikely:-fed.html The Federal Reserve says it is unlikely to raise US interest rates before the end of 2014. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:02:41 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25690-us-rate-rise-unlikely:-fed.html Aust market closed for Australia Day http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25689-aust-market-closed-for-australia-day.html A preview of the Australian sharemarket. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:44:42 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25689-aust-market-closed-for-australia-day.html Gold reaches above $US1,700 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25688-gold-reaches-above-$us1,700.html Gold rallies two per cent to reach above $US1,700 while silver climbs almost 3.5 per cent. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:16:05 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25688-gold-reaches-above-$us1,700.html Aust dollar reaches above 106 US cents http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25687-aust-dollar-reaches-above-106-us-cents.html The Australian dollar has continued to rise after the release of local inflation data, reaching above 106 US cents. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:59:58 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25687-aust-dollar-reaches-above-106-us-cents.html US stocks rise on interest rate news http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25686-us-stocks-rise-on-interest-rate-news.html US markets rose Wednesday, boosted by news interest rates are likely to remain low through at least 2014, as well as a stellar earnings report by Apple. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:18:52 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25686-us-stocks-rise-on-interest-rate-news.html Phillips River soars on Silver Lake deal http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25685-phillips-river-soars-on-silver-lake-deal.html Phillips River shares soared by 45 per cent after gold miner Silver Lake Resources offered $20 million worth of shares to take over the smaller explorer. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:18:17 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25685-phillips-river-soars-on-silver-lake-deal.html $A still above 105 US cents http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25684-$a-still-above-105-us-cents.html The Australian dollar continued to trade above 105 US cents despite expectations of further interest rate cuts after official data showed an easing of inflation. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:47:19 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25684-$a-still-above-105-us-cents.html Pacific Pyrolysis seeking listing on ASX http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25683-pacific-pyrolysis-seeking-listing-on-asx.html Pacific Pyrolysis is developing and commercialising its slow pyrolysis technology, under which organic waste is turned into energy and "biochar". BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:31:52 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25683-pacific-pyrolysis-seeking-listing-on-asx.html Stocks to watch http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25682-stocks-to-watch.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange early on Thursday: BREAKING NEWS Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:39:16 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25682-stocks-to-watch.html Rate cut hopes boost Aus stocks http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25681-rate-cut-hopes-boost-aus-stocks.html Australian shares closed at a six-week high after official figures showing an easing of inflation boosted hopes for further interest rate cuts. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:31:14 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25681-rate-cut-hopes-boost-aus-stocks.html EU, IMF look to boost bailout fund http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25680-eu,-imf-look-to-boost-bailout-fund.html Germany is being asked by its EU partners and the IMF to allow a boost to bailout rescue funding. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:21:31 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25680-eu,-imf-look-to-boost-bailout-fund.html Perpetual's Dec qtr FUM falls $600m http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25679-perpetual's-dec-qtr-fum-falls-$600m.html Investors in Perpetual's funds lost faith in equities during the December quarter, leaving the wealth manager's total FUM $600 million lower. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:33:14 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25679-perpetual's-dec-qtr-fum-falls-$600m.html Insurers pledge speedy claims in NSW, Qld http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25678-insurers-pledge-speedy-claims-in-nsw,-qld.html Australia's peak body for general insurance firms says members will respond swiftly to property damage claims after heavy rain in NSW and Queensland. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:30:11 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25678-insurers-pledge-speedy-claims-in-nsw,-qld.html CPI data sends $A above 105 US cents http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25677-cpi-data-sends-$a-above-105-us-cents.html The Australian dollar climbed back above 105 US cents despite weaker than expected expected domestic inflation figures. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:09:59 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25677-cpi-data-sends-$a-above-105-us-cents.html Aust stocks higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25676-aust-stocks-higher.html Australian shares are higher after better than expected inflation figures encouraged expectations of a further interest rate cut. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:08:41 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25676-aust-stocks-higher.html Slowing inflation boosts rate cut case http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25675-slowing-inflation-boosts-rate-cut-case.html Economists say another cash rate cut is almost guaranteed after official data showed inflation was continuing to slow. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:02:51 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25675-slowing-inflation-boosts-rate-cut-case.html Stocks to watch at noon on Wednesday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25674-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-wednesday.html Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange at noon on Wednesday BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:02:43 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25674-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-wednesday.html Explosives shortage hits Whitehaven Coal http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25673-explosives-shortage-hits-whitehaven-coal.html Coal miner Whitehaven says a shortage of explosives after Orica's plant shutdown has negatively affected its mining activities in the December quarter. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:26:04 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25673-explosives-shortage-hits-whitehaven-coal.html Aust CPI unhanged in Dec quarter http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25672-aust-cpi-unhanged-in-dec-quarter.html The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released inflation figures for the December quarter. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:40:02 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25672-aust-cpi-unhanged-in-dec-quarter.html Alesco warns FY profit could fall 30% http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25671-alesco-warns-fy-profit-could-fall-30.html Building products distributor Alesco has warned full year profit could fall by more than 30 per cent due to a downturn in home renovations. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:49:03 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25671-alesco-warns-fy-profit-could-fall-30.html CPA to boost distributions http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25670-cpa-to-boost-distributions.html Commonwealth Property Office Fund expects its first half profit to grow and has boosted its forecasts for distributions. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:47:31 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25670-cpa-to-boost-distributions.html Economic growth to continue to slow: data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25669-economic-growth-to-continue-to-slow:-data.html Economic activity is expected to slow in the coming months, a survey indicates. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:35:52 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25669-economic-growth-to-continue-to-slow:-data.html Wall Street mixed on Greek worries http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25668-wall-street-mixed-on-greek-worries.html Wall Street was mixed on Tuesday, with rising stocks outnumbering falling ones slightly as the Dow Jones industrial average fell 33 points. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:51:30 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25668-wall-street-mixed-on-greek-worries.html Atlas Iron reduces production targets http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25667-atlas-iron-reduces-production-targets.html Atlas Iron has cut production targets and predicted a weak start to the year. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:18:18 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25667-atlas-iron-reduces-production-targets.html World bosses gloomy about 2012 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25666-world-bosses-gloomy-about-2012.html Business leaders are gloomy about prospects for the world economy, according to a major survey of international chief executives released on the eve of the Davos forum. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:01:55 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25666-world-bosses-gloomy-about-2012.html Asia Pacific dominates energy deals http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25665-asia-pacific-dominates-energy-deals.html A major shift has occurred with the Asia Pacific accounting for the highest number of energy deals last year. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:48:26 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25665-asia-pacific-dominates-energy-deals.html European stocks end lower http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25664-european-stocks-end-lower.html Stock markets slipped on Wednesday as investors weighed signs of recession in Europe's third largest economy and fears that talks on avoiding a Greek debt default remained unsolved. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:41:21 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25664-european-stocks-end-lower.html ECB chief economist dampens rate cut hopes http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25663-ecb-chief-economist-dampens-rate-cut-hopes.html The European Central Bank chief economist says there are signs of Eurozone growth prospects, suggesting there's no hurry to cut rates. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:33:04 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25663-ecb-chief-economist-dampens-rate-cut-hopes.html Global wrap: EU lower, US flat http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25662-global-wrap:-eu-lower,-us-flat.html News from the world's major stock markets BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:03:43 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25662-global-wrap:-eu-lower,-us-flat.html Aust stocks receive mixed leads http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25661-aust-stocks-receive-mixed-leads.html A preview of the Australian sharemarket. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:45:55 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25661-aust-stocks-receive-mixed-leads.html Commodities wrap: oil & gold lower http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25660-commodities-wrap:-oil-&-gold-lower.html Commodities news from around the world BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:19:24 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25660-commodities-wrap:-oil-&-gold-lower.html Lynas secures funds to start-up plant http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25659-lynas-secures-funds-to-start-up-plant.html Rare earths project developer Lynas Corporation has inked binding documents for a bonds issue that will fund commissioning of its Malaysian plant. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:22:24 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25659-lynas-secures-funds-to-start-up-plant.html Petsec's output plunges, gas prices slide http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25658-petsec's-output-plunges,-gas-prices-slide.html US-focused Petsec Energy is suffering from low gas prices, pipeline constraints and technical woes. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:10:16 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25658-petsec's-output-plunges,-gas-prices-slide.html $A falls back from above US105 cents http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25657-$a-falls-back-from-above-us105-cents.html The Australian dollar has been dragged down as negotiations to prevent Greece defaulting on its debt hit an impasse and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded its global growth forecasts. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:38:49 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25657-$a-falls-back-from-above-us105-cents.html More businesses leave bills unpaid in Dec http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25656-more-businesses-leave-bills-unpaid-in-dec.html More Australian businesses left bills unpaid for 90 days or longer during the December 2011 quarter than a year earlier, Dun & Bradstreet said. BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:17:25 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25656-more-businesses-leave-bills-unpaid-in-dec.html Stocks to watch http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25655-stocks-to-watch.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange: BREAKING NEWS Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:07:19 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25655-stocks-to-watch.html Aust stocks flat on renewed eurozone woes http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25654-aust-stocks-flat-on-renewed-eurozone-woes.html Australian shares have ended flat after slipping from positive territory after hopes for a Greek debt deal buoyed the market earlier in the day. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:25:58 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25654-aust-stocks-flat-on-renewed-eurozone-woes.html After 7 days of currency strength, watch out http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25653--after-7-days-of-currency-strength,-watch-out.html The seven-day extension fade is based on the premise that after seven days of consecutive strength, a currency pair's move is due for a retracement. Forex Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:43:16 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25653--after-7-days-of-currency-strength,-watch-out.html The History Of The Modern Portfolio http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25652-the-history-of-the-modern-portfolio.html Learn how the writings of John Burr Williams and Harry Markowitz led to the creation of the investment portfolio. Fundamental Analysis Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:04:34 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25652-the-history-of-the-modern-portfolio.html Portfolio Management Tips For Young Investors http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25651-portfolio-management-tips-for-young-investors.html Discover how to start building a portfolio and how to manage it for the best results. Trading & Technical Analysis Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:37:43 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25651-portfolio-management-tips-for-young-investors.html Dividend surge boosts Milton's H1 profit http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25650-dividend-surge-boosts-milton's-h1-profit.html Banks and other stocks with strong investment returns have boosted Milton Corporation Ltd's first half performance by 19.3 per cent to $54.6 million. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:35:59 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25650-dividend-surge-boosts-milton's-h1-profit.html Aussie consolidates gains after record highs http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25649-aussie-consolidates-gains-after-record-highs.html The Australian dollar has continued its stellar run, gaining more than a third of a US cent after hitting its highest levels since October. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:56:58 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25649-aussie-consolidates-gains-after-record-highs.html Aust stocks hold muted gains http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25648-aust-stocks-hold-muted-gains.html Australian shares have stayed in positive territory as hopes for a debt deal with Greece buoyed European shares and rising commodity prices boosted miners and energy companies. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:52:22 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25648-aust-stocks-hold-muted-gains.html Orica restart delayed for several weeks http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25647-orica-restart-delayed-for-several-weeks.html The restart of Orica's ammonia plant near Newcastle has been put on hold for several weeks, the chemical giant says. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:34:56 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25647-orica-restart-delayed-for-several-weeks.html Stocks to watch at noon on Tuesday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25646-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-tuesday.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Tuesday: BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:10:59 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25646-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-tuesday.html GUD's first-half profit falls http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25645-gud's-first-half-profit-falls.html GUD says its trading conditions are likely to remain difficult through the second half of the financial year. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:33:30 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25645-gud's-first-half-profit-falls.html Aust stocks gain http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25644-aust-stocks-gain.html Australian shares have opened higher as the weaker US dollar helps commodity prices and concerns over Europe's debt crisis take a back seat. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:09:53 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25644-aust-stocks-gain.html Oil Search flags flat output to 2013 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25643-oil-search-flags-flat-output-to-2013.html The outlook for Oil Search's production is flat into 2013 but revenues jumped in 2011 due to higher oil prices, while the PNG LNG project is progressing. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:05:33 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25643-oil-search-flags-flat-output-to-2013.html PanAust tips higher mine output, earnings http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25642-panaust-tips-higher-mine-output,-earnings.html Copper and gold miner PanAust has flagged higher full year production at its flagship mine in Laos and a rise in earnings. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:23:41 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25642-panaust-tips-higher-mine-output,-earnings.html US stocks flat as Greek talks struggle http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25641-us-stocks-flat-as-greek-talks-struggle.html The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen 11.66 points (0.09 per cent) to close fractionally lower at 12,708.82, ending a four-session winning streak. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:14:38 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25641-us-stocks-flat-as-greek-talks-struggle.html Euro higher on Greek debt deal hopes http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25640-euro-higher-on-greek-debt-deal-hopes.html Traders say they don't expect any news that will boost the US dollar from a meeting of the US Federal Reserve's policy board which begins on Tuesday. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:13:03 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25640-euro-higher-on-greek-debt-deal-hopes.html Oil prices boost Oil Search's revenue http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25639-oil-prices-boost-oil-search's-revenue.html Oil Search's annual revenue has increased by 26 per cent, and the company has forecast steady production in 2012. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:09:31 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25639-oil-prices-boost-oil-search's-revenue.html Newcrest gold production falls http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25638-newcrest-gold-production-falls.html Gold miner Newcrest Mining's production fell in the December quarter, compared with a year ago. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:34:48 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25638-newcrest-gold-production-falls.html Oil rises after EU slaps embargo on Iran http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25637-oil-rises-after-eu-slaps-embargo-on-iran.html Oil prices rise after the EU slaps an embargo on Iran's crude exports to stop Tehran from funding its nuclear program. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:21:14 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25637-oil-rises-after-eu-slaps-embargo-on-iran.html International markets roundup http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25636-international-markets-roundup.html US stocks opened slightly higher, following a rise in European markets on hopes that Greece will reach a deal with private creditors on lowering its debt. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:13:08 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25636-international-markets-roundup.html Lagarde urges Europe to boost growth http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25635-lagarde-urges-europe-to-boost-growth.html The head of the International Monetary Fund says Europe's stronger economies should do more to boost growth and beef up defences against the debt crisis. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:59:21 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25635-lagarde-urges-europe-to-boost-growth.html US stocks flat as Greek talks struggle http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25634-us-stocks-flat-as-greek-talks-struggle.html The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen 11.66 points (0.09 per cent) to close fractionally lower at 12,708.82, ending a four-session winning streak. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:11:55 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25634-us-stocks-flat-as-greek-talks-struggle.html $A higher on renewed Greek optimism http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25633-$a-higher-on-renewed-greek-optimism.html Australian dollar rose above 105 US cents on renewed optimism that Greece will reach a deal with its creditors. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:40:04 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25633-$a-higher-on-renewed-greek-optimism.html Copper is up almost two per cent http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25632-copper-is-up-almost-two-per-cent.html Copper rises almost two per cent, while tin, lead and alumunium are also up but zinz and nickel fall. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:58:02 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25632-copper-is-up-almost-two-per-cent.html Oil up, gold up, copper up http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25631-oil-up,-gold-up,-copper-up.html Commodities news from around the world BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:17:04 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25631-oil-up,-gold-up,-copper-up.html Spanish economy expected to shrink 1.5% http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25630-spanish-economy-expected-to-shrink-1.5.html Spain's central bank expects the nation's economy will shrink by 1.5 per cent and unemployment will climb to 23.4 per cent. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:36:52 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25630-spanish-economy-expected-to-shrink-1.5.html Stocks to watch early on Tuesday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25629-stocks-to-watch-early-on-tuesday.html Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange early on Tuesday BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:21:16 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25629-stocks-to-watch-early-on-tuesday.html Aussie Market Expected To Open Higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25628-aussie-market-expected-to-open-higher.html A preview of the Australian sharemarket. BREAKING NEWS Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:36:05 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25628-aussie-market-expected-to-open-higher.html European stocks mixed at open http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25627-european-stocks-mixed-at-open.html Europe's main stock markets were mixed at the start of trading on Monday, with investors awaiting the outcome of Greece debt talks. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:26:11 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25627-european-stocks-mixed-at-open.html Business satisfaction with banks stalls http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25626-business-satisfaction-with-banks-stalls.html Business' satisfaction with the big four banks stalled during December despite three lenders passing on interest rate cuts to small businesses. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:07:13 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25626-business-satisfaction-with-banks-stalls.html Stocks to watch at close on Monday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25625-stocks-to-watch-at-close-on-monday.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Monday: BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:26:45 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25625-stocks-to-watch-at-close-on-monday.html Aust stocks dip, focus on Greek debt http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25624-aust-stocks-dip,-focus-on-greek-debt.html The Australian share market closed weaker as investors awaited an outcome to Greek debt restructure plans, with eurozone finance ministers scheduled to meet later on Monday. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:24:06 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25624-aust-stocks-dip,-focus-on-greek-debt.html Sinopec buys more LNG, bigger APLNG stake http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25623-sinopec-buys-more-lng,-bigger-aplng-stake.html China's Sinopec has agreed to buy more LNG from the APLNG project in Queensland and increased its equity stake to 25 per cent, from 15 per cent previously. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:38:42 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25623-sinopec-buys-more-lng,-bigger-aplng-stake.html China group targets Extract http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25622-china-group-targets-extract.html China Guangdong Nuclear Group is a step closer to bidding for Extract Resources. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:23:12 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25622-china-group-targets-extract.html $A at highest point in 6 wks http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25621-$a-at-highest-point-in-6-wks.html The Australian dollar has risen to its highest position in six weeks, influenced by good economic fundamentals. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:02:40 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25621-$a-at-highest-point-in-6-wks.html Aust stocks at noon slightly lower http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25620-aust-stocks-at-noon-slightly-lower.html The Australian stock market at noon on Monday was slightly lower as investors awaited news on the Greek debt situation. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:20:45 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25620-aust-stocks-at-noon-slightly-lower.html Stocks to watch at noon on Monday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25619-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-monday.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Monday: BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:08:42 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25619-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-monday.html Aust final PPI rose 0.3 in Dec qtr http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25618-aust-final-ppi-rose-0.3-in-dec-qtr.html The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released the producer price index for the December quarter. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:29:49 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25618-aust-final-ppi-rose-0.3-in-dec-qtr.html Australian Dollar Weakness Ahead On Slowing Inflation http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25617-australian-dollar-weakness-ahead-on-slowing-inflation.html The Australian dollar advanced to a fresh monthly high of 1.0480 following the rise in risk-taking behavior. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:08:55 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25617-australian-dollar-weakness-ahead-on-slowing-inflation.html Aust shares weaker amid caution http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25616-aust-shares-weaker-amid-caution.html Australian shares opened slightly weaker as cautious investors looked for news on the Greek debt situation following weak overseas leads. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:04:43 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25616-aust-shares-weaker-amid-caution.html Mirabela meets production targets http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25615-mirabela-meets-production-targets.html Record December quarter production helps Mirabela Nickel meet 2011 targets, and company expects higher production in 2012. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:47:46 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25615-mirabela-meets-production-targets.html AMCIL's H1 profit falls 2.2% http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25614-amcil's-h1-profit-falls-2.2.html A loss on income from its trading portfolio dragged down AMCIL Ltd's first half profit by 2.2 per cent. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:43:32 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25614-amcil's-h1-profit-falls-2.2.html Ansell appoints distributor in Korea http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25613-ansell-appoints-distributor-in-korea.html "This move is well aligned with our previously communicated ambition to expand globally in fast-growing markets", says Ansell. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:57:42 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25613-ansell-appoints-distributor-in-korea.html Junior Gold Miners Have Loads of Upside Potential http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25612-junior-gold-miners-have-loads-of-upside-potential.html Not only has gold's secular bull delivered consistency, it has delivered robust returns that have greatly rewarded investors. Investing Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:03:17 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25612-junior-gold-miners-have-loads-of-upside-potential.html Safe & Risky Investments in 2012 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25611-safe-&-risky-investments-in-2012.html Is the mining boom over or will BHP Billiton's share price, currently sitting at $37, be the bargain of the century when viewed in hindsight this time next year? Investing Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:37:38 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25611-safe-&-risky-investments-in-2012.html Aust shares to open flat to down Monday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25610-aust-shares-to-open-flat-to-down-monday.html Australian shares are expected to open flat to weaker on Monday in the absence of strong leads from the US and Europe. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:24:26 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25610-aust-shares-to-open-flat-to-down-monday.html MS drug investigated after 11 deaths http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25609-ms-drug-investigated-after-11-deaths.html A multiple sclerosis drug that has been taken by more than 30,000 patients worldwide is being investigated for a possible link with 11 deaths. BREAKING NEWS Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:19:33 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25609-ms-drug-investigated-after-11-deaths.html China's economy starts new year weak http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25608-china's-economy-starts-new-year-weak.html China's manufacturing activity shrank for the third straight month in January. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:21:38 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25608-china's-economy-starts-new-year-weak.html Earnings bring gains to US stocks for the week http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25607-earnings-bring-gains-to-us-stocks-for-the-week.html Generally strong earnings delivered solid two per cent-plus gains for US markets in this week. BREAKING NEWS Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:51:50 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25607-earnings-bring-gains-to-us-stocks-for-the-week.html Stocks to watch http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25606-stocks-to-watch.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange early on Monday: BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:24:30 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25606-stocks-to-watch.html Aust market closes firmer http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25605-aust-market-closes-firmer.html Australian stocks up to post their third straight week of gains as easing concerns about Europe's debt and more upbeat earnings from Wall Street boost optimism BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:17:34 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25605-aust-market-closes-firmer.html Stockwatch Week to Jan 20 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25604-stockwatch-week-to-jan-20.html A round up of some of the movers on the ASX this week. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:28:14 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25604-stockwatch-week-to-jan-20.html European stocks close weaker http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25603-european-stocks-close-weaker.html European stock markets closed slightly lower on Friday and the euro slipped as investors locked in profits, waiting to see whether Greece can finally strike deals to cut its towering debt mountain. BREAKING NEWS Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:21:01 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25603-european-stocks-close-weaker.html $A hits 12-week high http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25602-$a-hits-12-week-high.html The Australian dollar rose to its highest level in 12 weeks amid hopes Greece will reach a deal with its creditors to avoid a disastrous default on its debt. BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:41:37 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25602-$a-hits-12-week-high.html Moody's downgrades BOQ to A3 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25601-moody's-downgrades-boq-to-a3.html BOQ's credit rating was downgraded by one notch to A3 by ratings agency Moody's following a deterioration in the bank's asset quality. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:45:41 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25601-moody's-downgrades-boq-to-a3.html Local market reflects calm in Europe http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25600-local-market-reflects-calm-in-europe.html As the debt crisis appears to come under control the local bonds market weakened but only slightly BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:32:14 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25600-local-market-reflects-calm-in-europe.html BC Iron eyes acquisitions, beats target http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25599-bc-iron-eyes-acquisitions,-beats-target.html BC Iron is undertaking high level assessments of potential acquisition opportunities, including overseas, after beating its first half production guidance. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:32:06 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25599-bc-iron-eyes-acquisitions,-beats-target.html Hastings refuses APA's advance http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25598-hastings-refuses-apa's-advance.html Pipeline owner Hastings Diversified Utilities has rejected a hostile bid by APA in its target statement. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:37:47 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25598-hastings-refuses-apa's-advance.html Wesfarmers insurance head defends industry http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25597-wesfarmers-insurance-head-defends-industry.html The managing director of Wesfarmers Insurance says the industry "strong" despite a slew of profit warnings, even as homeowners face a 15% price rise. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:59:07 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25597-wesfarmers-insurance-head-defends-industry.html Review of the week's economic data http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25596-review-of-the-week's-economic-data.html A review of the week's Australian economic data, January 16 to January 20: BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:38:55 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25596-review-of-the-week's-economic-data.html Chevron gas discovery boosts LNG plans http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25595-chevron-gas-discovery-boosts-lng-plans.html Chevron has made its 13th gas discovery in Australia since mid-2009, with the gas from the Satyr-3 well bound for liquefaction and export. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:03:54 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25595-chevron-gas-discovery-boosts-lng-plans.html Flat day for the $A ahead of CPI figures http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25594-flat-day-for-the-$a-ahead-of-cpi-figures.html It's been a calm morning on the currency market with the Australian dollar gaining one third of a US cent but trading within a very narrow range. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:52:05 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25594-flat-day-for-the-$a-ahead-of-cpi-figures.html Australian shares higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25593-australian-shares-higher.html Australian shares have stayed firmly positive as successful debt auctions in Europe and more positive bank earnings in the US buoy optimism. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:30:16 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25593-australian-shares-higher.html Stocks to watch at noon on Friday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25592-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-friday.html Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Friday: BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:19:59 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25592-stocks-to-watch-at-noon-on-friday.html Fashionistas saving Australia's economy http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25590-fashionistas-saving-australia's-economy.html Spending on clothes was responsible for some of the positive signs recorded by the Commonwealth Bank's business sales indicator report for December. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:39:10 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25590-fashionistas-saving-australia's-economy.html NSW has record number of new home buyers http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25588-nsw-has-record-number-of-new-home-buyers.html Changes to the stamp duty concession in NSW are the likely driver behind record first homebuyer figures in November, analysts say. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:11:20 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25588-nsw-has-record-number-of-new-home-buyers.html Europe, US earnings boost Aus stocks http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25587-europe,-us-earnings-boost-aus-stocks.html Australian shares have added one per cent in early trading as successful debt auctions in Europe and more positive bank earnings in the US buoy optimism. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:06:52 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25587-europe,-us-earnings-boost-aus-stocks.html African Iron recommends takeover offer http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25586-african-iron-recommends-takeover-offer.html African Iron's board recommends its shareholders accept Exxaro's takeover offer of up to $338 million. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:40:07 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25586-african-iron-recommends-takeover-offer.html US stocks finish higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25585-us-stocks-finish-higher.html It was another day of quiet but solid gains on Wall Street on Thursday. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:28:00 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25585-us-stocks-finish-higher.html $A rises on positive European headlines http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25584-$a-rises-on-positive-european-headlines.html The Australian dollar is firmer as concerns about Europe's debt crisis eased overnight. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:48:36 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25584-$a-rises-on-positive-european-headlines.html Markets rally as France, Spain sell bonds http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25583-markets-rally-as-france,-spain-sell-bonds.html European markets have rallied on another set of successful bond auctions and renewed confidence in the continent's banks. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:40:21 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25583-markets-rally-as-france,-spain-sell-bonds.html US economy off to good start in 2012 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25582-us-economy-off-to-good-start-in-2012.html A flurry of data on jobs, inflation and housing shows the US economy has started the year strongly. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:39:20 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25582-us-economy-off-to-good-start-in-2012.html Aust stocks set to open higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25581-aust-stocks-set-to-open-higher.html A preview of the Australian sharemarket. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:13:01 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25581-aust-stocks-set-to-open-higher.html Global wrap: EU stocks jump, US higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25580-global-wrap:-eu-stocks-jump,-us-higher.html News from the world's major stock markets BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:22:00 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25580-global-wrap:-eu-stocks-jump,-us-higher.html Airbus says new cracks found in A380s http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25579-airbus-says-new-cracks-found-in-a380s.html Airbus has found new cracks in the wings of A380 superjumbos during inspections launched after a Qantas A380 engine disintegrated on a 2010 flight. BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:17:03 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25579-airbus-says-new-cracks-found-in-a380s.html Commodities wrap: precious metals higher http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25578-commodities-wrap:-precious-metals-higher.html Commodities news from around the world BREAKING NEWS Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:19:13 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25578-commodities-wrap:-precious-metals-higher.html Stocks to watch early on Friday http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25577-stocks-to-watch-early-on-friday.html Stocks of interest on the Australian Securities Exchange early on Friday BREAKING NEWS Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:20:39 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25577-stocks-to-watch-early-on-friday.html Westpac - no review of NZ operations http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25576-westpac---no-review-of-nz-operations.html Westpac Banking Corporation said it has no plans to review its New Zealand operations as a result of a group-wide restructure. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:04:17 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25576-westpac---no-review-of-nz-operations.html More tortuous bank job cuts to come http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25571-more-tortuous-bank-job-cuts-to-come.html After slashing 3300 jobs in 2011, banks are set to drip-feed more job cut announcements in the name of corporate restructures and managing costs. BREAKING NEWS Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:41:37 +1100 http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/25571-more-tortuous-bank-job-cuts-to-come.html