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Outlook: ASX to rise after Crimea referendum

18 Mar 2014 - ASX to rise after Crimea referendum. Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) wins a $580 million contract to work on upgrade works for the Pacific Highway in NSW.

Market Wrap: Aus shares close lower on Ukraine fears

17 Mar 2014 - The Australian share market close down as risk averse investors sent most major sectors lower and the world awaits the fallout of the Crimean independence referendum.

Midday: Aus shares down at noon

17 Mar 2014 - Aus shares down at noon. BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) CEO Andrew Mackenzie has told media that the possibility of a cash return to investors is now “a practical one…

Outlook: Geopolitical risks set to rattle ASX

17 Mar 2014 - Geopolitical risks set to rattle ASX. Australia’s mining sector in focus after major miners BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG…

Market Wrap: Aus shares close 1.54% down on China data

14 March 2014 - Australian shares closed 1.54 per cent down as weak industrial activity numbers from China started general pessimism that impacted all major sector.

Midday: Aus shares well down at noon

14 Mar 2014 - Aus shares well down at noon. Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) CEO Alan Joyce will front a senate enquiry into possible changes to the Qantas Sale Act.

Outlook: China & Crimea concerns to hit ASX

14 Mar 2014 - China & Crimea concerns to hit ASX. Property stocks in the headlines including Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC), Aspen Group Limited (ASX:APZ) and Prime Financial Group L…

Market Wrap: Surprise job jump lifts ASX

13 Mar 2014 - Surprise job jump lifts ASX. On the back of today’s upbeat official jobs report Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) says it will add almost 7,000 jobs this year.

Midday: ASX & AUD spike on jobs data

13 Mar 2014 - ASX & AUD spike on jobs data. Board shake-ups announced for takeover target Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI) and Telstra Corporation Limited (ASX:TLS).

Outlook: Aus shares set to open flat

13 Mar 2014 - Aus shares set to open flat. Coalseam gas explorer WestSide Corporation Limited (ASX:WCL) announces a operating loss of $5.65 million for the first half of Fiscal 201…

Market Wrap: Aus shares close 0.55% lower

12 Mar 2014 - Softness in big miners and banks and a general weakness in consumer sectors before noon was offset later by bargain hunters in materials.

Midday: Aus shares lower as miners and banks dip

12 Mar 2014 - Aus shares lower as miners and banks dip. Standard & Poor's lowers Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI) credit rating as majority shareholder Hochtief continues to lif…

Outlook: AUD drops as ASX looks to fall

12 Mar 2014 - AUD drops as ASX looks to fall. Shares in Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) rise after receiving a $4.7 million research and development tax incentive.

Market Wrap: Aus shares close flat as miners recover

11 Mar 2014 - The Australian share market closed flat after miners rebounded from weak early trade and financials and blue chips posted gains.

Midday: Aus shares flat on weak materials

11 Mar 2014 -Aus shares flat on weak materials. Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) announces the inking of a contract for two more littoral combat vessels for the US Navy.

Outlook: Miners poised to dig into ASX gains

11 Mar 2014 - Miners poised to dig into ASX gains. Fortescue Metals Group Limited’s (ASX:FMG) founder Andrew Forrest sees about $500 million slashed from his stake yesterday.

Market Wrap: Iron ore worries send Aus shares lower

10 Mar 2014 - ASIC will look at a steep rise in Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI) shares late last week, ahead of an offer by Hochtief announced today.

Midday: Aus shares fall on materials

10 Mar 2014 - Following soft overseas leads, the Australian share market opened lower as weak trade figures out of China lead to a sell off among materials stocks.

Outlook: China data to sap ASX sentiment

10 Mar 2014 - China data to sap ASX sentiment. Agribusiness Elders Limited (ASX:ELD) progresses its exit from forestry.

Market Wrap: Aus shares finish a strong week

07 Mar 2014 - The Australian share market closed 0.3 per cent up for the day as a series of strong economic figures delivered a positive week.

Midday: Aus shares climb on financials

07 Mar 2014 - Aus shares climb on financials. Owner of Cootes Transport, McAleese Limited (ASX:MCS) has said the troubled transport contractor is in a good position to continue to …

Outlook: Aus shares set to open higher

07 Mar 2014 - Aus shares are set to open higher on global gains and positive US jobs figures. PanAust Limited (ASX:PNA) on the search for a new MD.

Market Wrap: Aus shares close flat

06 Mar 2014 - The Australian share market closed flat after profit taking was offset by strong retail sales and trade figures.

Midday: ASX trims losses on upbeat data

06 Mar 2014 - ASX trims losses on upbeat data. Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) says its ability to compete has improved after its credit rating was again upgraded by Moody's.

Outlook: Aus shares set for soft start

06 Mar 2014 - Aus shares set for soft start. Deutsche Bank joins a chorus of analysts issuing a ‘sell’ rating on Treasury Wine Estates Limited (ASX:TWE).

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