Market Reports
Shares strengthen ahead of US Fed meeting
19 Jun |
Australian shares have gained ground as investors took a cautiously optimistic stance ahead of a keenly awaited update on economic stimulus measures in the United States.
Around the market
| Dow Jones | 15112.19 | -206.0 | -1.35% |
| Nasdaq | 3443.2 | -39.0 | -1.12% |
| Hang Seng | 20986.89 | -239.0 | -1.13% |
| AUD/USD | 0.9299 | -0.0188 | -1.98% |
Dow Jones - end of day pricing.
Market News
Tinkler sells out of Whitehaven
Nathan Tinkler will be out of Whitehaven by the end of today, after selling his stake to other investors.
Newcrest dragged down
Market watchers say speculation on Newcrest Mining's disclosure is hurting the share price.
Latest Company Announcements
| 06:55 AM | ZOR | End of Day |
| 06:55 AM | SGT | 2013 Annual Report/Sustainability Report on Web Sites |
| 06:55 AM | SSO | Daily Fund Update |
| 06:55 AM | OZR | Daily Fund Update |
| 06:55 AM | OZF | Daily Fund Update |
| 06:55 AM | SYI | Daily Fund Update |
| 06:55 AM | STW | Daily Fund Update |
| 06:55 AM | SLF | Daily Fund Update |
| 06:55 AM | BNR | Notification under Section 708AA(2)(f) |
| 06:55 AM | SFY | Daily Fund Update |
| 06:55 AM | MAB | 30 June 2013 Option Underwriting |
| 06:55 AM | OEG | Change of Director's Interest Notice |
Investors brace for Bernanke
Anxiety is building over the much-anticipated US Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday night.
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Director's & Substantial shareholders Dealings
| 06:55 AM | HZN | Change in substantial holding |
| 06:55 AM | FXL | Change of Directors Interest Notice |
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Banks on way to record profit
Australia's big four banks are on their way to collectively reporting a record $27 billion profit.
Currencies
Dollar vulnerable ahead of Fed
4:40pm |
The Australian dollar shuffled sideways on Wednesday as investors anxiously waited to see if the Federal Reserve can calm markets.
| AUD/USD | Buys: 0.9299 | Sells: 0.9298 | -0.0188 | -1.98% |
| AUD/EUR | Buys: 0.6994 | Sells: 0.6993 | -0.0089 | -1.26% |
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