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May 30, 2012

Australian Market Report of August 13, 2010

2010/08/13 13:30 - The Australian stock market is higher in morning trade, despite that Wall Street recorded falls for the third consecutive trading day.

Australian Market Report of November 25: Slower Pace of US Recovery

2009/11/25 13:00 - US stocks closed weaker overnight after the US Commerce Department lowered its estimates of third quarter GDP and consumer spending. US economic growth in the third quarter was revised down to 2.8 per cent, down from an early estimate of 3.5 per cent expansion. Investors also worried Chinese banking regulator's capital-adequacy requirements would force the nation's lenders to tighten bank lending in China.

Australian Market Report of August 26: More Positive Catalysts

2009/08/26 13:00 - Overnight Wall Street was up on economic data, positive earnings and the nomination of Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke to serve a second term. The Conference Board's August index of consumer confidence rose for a second month, exceeding economists' forecast.

Australian Market Report of August 25: Take a Breather after Rally

2009/08/25 13:00 - US stocks ended flat overnight in light trade volumes as the market was awaiting the economic data this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged higher to its highest close in more than nine months.

Australian Market Report of August 19: Rebound on Favourable Earnings

2009/08/19 13:00 - US stocks ended the day higher overnight after a sharp slump in the previous trading session. The rebound was helped by better-than-expected earnings from retailers such as Dow component Home Depot.

Australian Market Report of May 15: Rebound on Recovery Hopes

2009/05/15 13:00 - The Australian share market yesterday closed significantly lower as investors anticipated further drop in Europe and US. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index fell 132.7 points, or 3.4 per cent, to 3723.4, while the broader All Ordinaries index declined 131.7 points, or 3.4 per cent, to 3710.8.

Australian Market Report of April 24: Boosted by Upbeat Earnings Reports

2009/04/24 13:00 - Yesterday the Australian shares market appeared to be decoupled from Wall Street. The local shares shrugged off the bad lead of US stocks and finished firmer with rising in all sub-sectors, as traders put more of their attention to the local news. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 was up 2%, or 74.8 points, at 3743, while the broader All Ordinaries surged 1.9%, or 68.6 points, at 3695.8.

Australian Market Report of April 23: Market Seeking Direction

2009/04/23 13:00 - The Australian share ended slightly lower on Wednesday despite strong lead on Wall Street. The market is still seeking direction amid global volatility. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was down 9.2 points, or 0.25 per cent, to 3668.2, while the All Ordinaries fell 5.9 points to 3627.2.

Australian Market Report of April 14: Hoping Earnings Improvement in US Banks

2009/04/14 13:00 - The Australian market is expected to rise after Easter holiday as metals prices were up overnight. On Thursday the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index gained 52.1 points, or 1.4%, at 3671.6, while the broader All Ordinaries surged 50 points, or 1.4% to 3617.5.

Rubicor Group Limited (ASX:RUB) Acquires Marketing And IT Recruitment Company Gemteq Executive

2008/02/05 12:08 - Rubicor Group Limited ("Rubicor")(ASX: RUB) today announced it is acquiring Gemteq Executive ("Gemteq"), which specialises in recruitment across a range of disciplines, in particular in Sales & Marketing and Information Technology.