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S&P/ASX 200 at 04:25 PM

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Market Reports

Shares down after weak confidence data

ASX 12:29pm | Australian stocks are weaker after a gloomy consumer sentiment reading knocked the major banks.

Around the market

Dow Jones 15387.58 52.3 0.34%
Nasdaq 3502.12 0.0 0.00%
Hang Seng 23299.09 -67.3 -0.29%
AUD/USD 0.9777 -0.0027 -0.28%

Dow Jones - end of day pricing.

Market News

$3b blown away in tornado, but QBE may be safe

The catastrophic Oklahoma City tornado could leave a damage bill of up to $US3 billion.

Lower demand its Ruralco

Dry weather and heavy debts continue to plague the farming sector, with Australia's largest rural services company, Ruralco, sinking to a loss during the first half.

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S&P500 'will gain until 2015'

Goldman Sachs says the US stock-market rally may last at least until 2015, sending the S&P500 Index to 2100.

Insider Tips

How much more bull can world markets bear?

Bull, Bear MATTHEW KIDMAN | It is virtually impossible to find an expert who believes equity markets are a risky place to invest.

Director's & Substantial shareholders Dealings

04:25 PM TME Change in substantial holding
04:25 PM WAS Change in substantial holding
04:25 PM AWD Ceasing to be a substantial holder
Michael West

Monopoly delivered on a platter

To quote historian Niall Ferguson, they should ensure the survival of the fittest, not the fattest.

Currencies

Dollar steady ahead of Bernanke testimony

Cash 7:56am | The Australian dollar is slightly lower, as traders speculate over the likelihood the US central bank will wind down its economic stimulus program.

AUD/USD Buys: 0.9777 Sells: 0.9774 -0.0027 -0.28%
AUD/EUR Buys: 0.7573 Sells: 0.7568 -0.0025 -0.33%

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