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• Japan keeps local stocks buoyant.

  - 2006-11-14

  Byline: Nina Wan Nov 14, 2006 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The Australian sharemarket regained ground on 14 November 2006, buoyed by reports of Japan's economic growth. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index rose 17.2 points to 5,435.6 and the...

  Tags: BHP Billiton, Coles Myer, Macquarie Bank Ltd., Woolworths, Zinifex Ltd.

• Gold, banks help brighten day.

  - 2006-09-07

  Byline: Richard Hemming Sep 07, 2006 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The Australian sharemarket closed lower on 7 September 2006 despite gains by banking and gold stocks. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index ended 5.1 points down at 5,108.7 and...

  Tags: BHP Billiton, Coles Myer, Macquarie Bank Ltd.

• This top 10 can ride out economic fluctuations and provide the bare necessities.

  - 2006-07-30

  Byline: Richard Hemming Jul 30, 2006 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- In periods of interest rate rises, companies insulated against reduced consumer spending are forecast to be popular. In late July 2006, as the prospect of a Reserve...

  Tags: BHP Billiton, Coles Myer, Deutsche Bank AG, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Lion Nathan Ltd.

• Retailers show their resilience.

  - 2006-03-06

  Byline: John Kavanagh Mar 06, 2006 (BRW - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The Ausbil Dexia Active Equity Fund yielded a return of 29.5 per cent for the year to January 2006. By way...

  Tags: BHP Billiton, Coles Myer, Rio Tinto, Woodside Petroleum Ltd.

• Expectations a little more cautious, but earnings outlook far from bleak.

  - 2005-11-23

  Byline: Malcolm Maiden Nov 23, 2005 (The Age - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The 2004-05 profit reporting season during October and November 2005 has been cautious, but optimistic. ...

  Tags: Bendigo Bank, BHP Billiton, Coles Myer, Suncorp-Metway Ltd.

• Unlikely heroes can reap big rewards.(Brief Article)

  - 2005-04-26

  Apr 26, 2005 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) Several groups in Australia have succeeded by taking on a monopoly and winning. One example is the Smorgon family. The Smorgons began to open up the steel industry some 25 years ago. Their challenge...

  Tags: BHP Billiton, Coles Myer, OneSteel Ltd., Woolworths

• Investors keen on foreign connections.

  - 2003-09-19

  Sep 19, 2003 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) The Australian sharemarket rallied during the week ending 19 September 2003, driven by positive global growth prospects. News from the US was not overwhelmingly positive, but did indicate that unemployment is at least...

  Tags: Australian Stock Exchange Ltd., BHP Billiton, Coles Myer, Commonwealth Bank of Australia

• Rally expected to run out of puff.

  - 2003-06-12

  Jun 12, 2003 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) The Australian sharemarket posted modest gains on 12 June 2003. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closed 14.5 points higher, at 3,084.4, and the All Ordinaries Index was 13.3 points stronger, at 3,050.2. The sharemarket...

  Tags: Australian Stock Exchange Ltd., BHP Billiton, Coles Myer, Commonwealth Bank of Australia

• Coles to cut back on board benefits.

  - 2003-03-27

  Mar 27, 2003 (The Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) The retirement benefits for non-executive directors of Australian retailer Coles Myer will be phased out. Chairman, Rick Allert, announced the decision, which brings Coles Myer into line on this matter with other large Australian corporations...

  Tags: BHP Billiton, Coles Myer, Commonwealth Bank of Australia

• Short covering spurs blue chips.

  - 2003-03-21

  Mar 21, 2003 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) The Australian sharemarket made modest gains on 21 March 2003, extending its rally to four trading days. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.6 points higher, at 2,866.7, while the All Ordinaries Index gained...

  Tags: Australian Stock Exchange Ltd., BHP Billiton, Coles Myer, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Telstra Corp.