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Market Wrap: Aus shares drop for third session

17 May 2012 - Aus shares drop for third session. BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) pulls out from its joint venture with Breakaway Resources Limited (ASX:BRW).

Midday: Aus shares flat

17 May 2012 - Aus shares flat. Aurora Oil & Gas Limited (ASX:AUT) will raise $120 million via an equity raising and issue 33.8 million shares at $3.55.

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COMPANY NEWS

	Leighton signs MOU for Isaac Plains Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI) subsidiary John Holland has signed a memorandum of underst ...
	CBA Q3 cash profit up 3% Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has posted a three per cent increase in its third quarter c ...
	Sydney Airport April traffic down Sydney Airport Holdings Limited (ASX:SYD) has reported total passenger traffic for April has decreas ...
	IAG reviews UK business Insurance Australia Group Limited (ASX:IAG) is undertaking a strategic review of its UK business.
	ANZ to Invest $300M in China Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) will invest a further $300 million to expand its b ...
	Westfield forecasts FY earnings upgrade Westfield Group (ASX:WDC) expects earnings to increase for the full year thanks to better than ...
	Paladin inks deal with striking workers Paladin Energy Limited (ASX:PDN) has inked a deal it hopes will see striking workers return to ...

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REAL ESTATE

Threat to the family home

16 May 2012 – The government says the family home is safe, but experts are exploring new ways to fund Australia's growing retirement costs.

Budget disappoints on housing

11 May 2012 – The Real Estate Institute of Australia says the government has failed to introduce any new initiatives to address housing affordability in this year’s federal budget.

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COMMENTARY

When will the market stop falling? 17/05/2012 15:54

17th May - Sell-off slows a little and range bound day looks likely 17/05/2012 08:33

16th May - Hollande/Merkel finally met but it was all about Greece again today 16/05/2012 08:50

15th May - Greece, poor data continue to drive markets lower 15/05/2012 07:54

Week 14th - 20th May - Greece will again be in the spotlight this week. China cut 50bp, Saturday 14/05/2012 08:17

US Finance News

Giddy up! Memorial Day travel predicted to rise

05/15/12 More Americans will be traveling during the Memorial Day weekend this year. AAA projects an increase in the number of travelers heading out for the holiday.

US housing data, FOMC minutes highlight midweek calendar

05/14/12 US economic data and FOMC minutes will be in focus on Wednesday. Any developments from Europe will continue to affect global market sentiment.

Tips for TIPS!

05/15/2012 InnerHarbor Advisors' Michael J. Keating, CFP, talks about investing in Treasury Inflation Protected Securities. The pros and cons of TIPs are discussed, along with historical performance of the security.

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INTERVIEWS

Ventnor drilling to define maiden resource

16 May 2012 – Ventnor Resources Limited (ASX:VRX) MD Bruce Maluish talks about the base metals explorer’s drilling campaign at its Thaduna and Green Dragon copper project as it works to define a maiden resource.

How to pick the next top mining stocks

15 May 2012 – CRU Group consultant Professor Allan Trench provides an outlook for commodities to 2015, forecasts stand-out performers and details where to find value in mining stocks.

Corazon continuing to define mineralization

15 May 2012 – Corazon Mining (ASX:CZN) Managing Director, Brett Smith, provides an update on drilling at its Canadian, Nickel Sulphide Project, Lynn Lake.

Apollo advancing SA & WA exploration

14 May 2012 - Apollo Minerals Limited (ASX:AON) Executive Director and COO, Dominic Tisdell, outlines the iron ore explorer’s plans to advance its Commonwealth Hill project in SA and Mount Oscar project in WA.

Intra firing up energy in Africa

14 May 2012 - Intra Energy Corporation Limited (ASX:IEC) Executive Chairman, Graeme Robertson outlines the coal producer’s projects in Tanzania, focus on domestic markets and plans to increase its resource base to meet demand.

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COMPANY PRESENTATIONS

ARISTOCRAT LEISURE Annual General Meeting - 02 May 2012

Interim 2012 Bank of Queensland Ltd Earnings Presentation - 19 Apr 2012

Realm Resources: Asia Mining Congress - 13 Apr 2012

Realm Resources (ASX:RRP) Managing Director, Andrew Matheson, talks about its coal assets in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia and plans to move into production this year.

Coppermoly: Copper Conference Presentation - 12 Apr 2012

Coppermoly Limited (ASX:COY) Managing Director, Peter Swiridiuk, details the company’s exploration for major copper-gold systems in Papua New Guinea and Australia.

Blackthorn Resources (ASX:BTR): Broker Update Presentation - 11 Apr 2012

Managing Director and CEO , Scott Lowe talks about its Perkoa Zinc mine, Mumbwa Copper Project and case for an investment in the Company.

Mincor Resources: Asia Mining Congress - 05 Apr 2012

Mincor Resources NL (ASX:MCR) CEO and MD, David Moore, details the nickel miner’s operations, its Kambalda nickel business in Western Australia and JV with Niuminco Limited in Papua New Guinea.

Dampier Gold: Investor Presentation - 05 Apr 2012

Dampier Gold Limited (ASX:DAU) CEO Richard Hay outlines the investment case for the company, including its advanced project pipeline, discovery potential and fast track and low capex path to production

White Rock Minerals (ASX:WRM): Investor Presentation - 05 Apr 2012

Managing Director, Geoff Lowe talks about its Mt Carrington gold project in Northern NSW and its drilling program.

Peninsula Energy: Resources Roadshow USA - 02 Apr 2012

Executive Chairman, Gus Simpson from emerging uranium producer, Peninsula Energy Limited (ASX:PEN) provides an update on its projects in the USA and South Africa.

AUSTAR UNITED COMMUNICATIONS LTD Scheme and General Meeting - 30 Mar 2012

ING OFFICE FUND Unitholder Meeting - 26 Mar 2012

Brambles Limited Investment Market Briefing - Day 3 - 22 Mar 2012

Preliminary 2011 SIGMA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD Earnings Presentation - 21 Mar 2012

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FEATURE VIDEO

STOCK WATCH

Are we entering a bear market?

16 May 2012 - Investment advisor Gary Glover takes a technical look at S&P ASX200, All Ords, S&P ASX200 Materials, S&P 500 Cash, US Index Cash, CRB Futures, Copper Comex, Spain IBEX, RIO, ILU, WOR, JHX, NAB, ANZ, CAB, TLS, QBE.

Revisiting income plays

14 May 2012 - Investment advisor James Gerrish takes a technical look at Dow Jones Industrial, China Required Deposit Reserve Ratio for Major Banks, S&P ASX200, SPN, APA, BWP, TLS, HLN, ANZ, SVW.

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DAILY FX REPORT

Greek election announced for 17 June. Markets volatile but range bound

17 May 2012 - Markets appear somewhat exhausted today and a little consolidation would not hurt, although overall, markets look t be headed lower in coming days. Australian Inflation expectations and US Jobless claims highlight a somewhat uninspiring day ahead.

Hollande/Merkel finally met but it was all about Greece again today

Greece, poor data continue to drive markets lower

Greece will again be in the spotlight this week. China cut 50bp, Saturday

Rangebound session. China CPI ahead.

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RESOURCES CORNER

Steel loses appeal

14 May 2012 - Resources and mining companies making news include OneSteel’s shareholders approving the company’s proposal to change its name to Arrium and Iluka Resources will reduce planned zircon production this year.

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LATEST MEDIA RELEASES

Aurora Oil & Gas Ltd, Underwritten Equity Raising A$120 million (ASX:AUT)

Highlights - Underwritten equity placement to raise approximately A$120 million - Net proceeds to fund development across increased Sugarkane Field net acreage Aurora Oil & Gas Limi ...
Golden Cross Resources Ltd, PACE Funding Granted for Drilling in South Australia (ASX:GCR)

In January 2012, Golden Cross Resources (GCR) made a submission to the South Australian Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy (DMITRE) for funding to undertake a co- ...
Blackthorn Resources Ltd, Assay Results Received for Drill Holes S36-037, S36-039 and S36-040 at Mumbwa Project (ASX:BTR)

Blackthorn Resources Limited (ASX:BTR) is pleased to advise that final copper assay results have been received from the Phase 5 drilling program at Mumbwa, Zambia. Copper assay results have been re ...