Market lower at noon on profit taking
THE stock market was lower at noon today, led by losses in the materials and consumer staples sectors. news.com.au |
Risk assets push dollar higher
THE Australian dollar closed slightly higher today as investors sought risk assets ahead of a US Federal Reserve decision on the direction of monetary policy. news.com.au |
U.S. job cuts higher than expected
Two sets of statistics released Wednesday suggested American employers cut more jobs than expected in August but that they plan fewer layoffs in future than previously estimated. cbc.ca |
Dollar near 2-year high as rate rise looms
THE dollar was trading near a two-year high as investors were attracted to the relatively high, and potentially rising, interest rates on offer. news.com.au |
Tabcorp shares soar after $238m offer
SHARES in Tabcorp jumped more than 6 per cent after a trading halt in which it completed part of a $430 million capital raising. news.com.au |