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World issues overhang markets

The world was not a happy place this week with equity market falls of -3.0% to -6.0% being commonplace.

Aussie market slumps again

Today certainly was not an enjoyable day for those involved in markets. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) slumped by 2.6 pct or 109.7 pts to 4098.8. ...

Aussie market lower

The Australian sharemarket ended a little lower today, despite a positive start to the session. The ASX200 Index (XJO) fell 0.2 pct or 8.1 pts to 4157.4. ...

[PREMIUM] Toll Group (Toll Holdings Ltd) has announced decisions to reduce the carrying value of its Footwork Express business and property assets; sell down of Toll’s Automotive finished vehicle distribution business and provided an earnings update for FY2012. LINK TO ANALYSTS BRIEFING AT FOOT OF STORY. ...

CSR holds profit in tough market

CSR Ltd has reported group net profit (pre significant items) of $90.7m for the year ended 31 March 2012 slightly improved from the prior year ($90.2m) and ahead of guidance provided at the half year result. ...

ASX All Ords down over 100 points

The Australian sharemarket lost ground for the second consecutive day, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) falling by 2.4 pct or 101.6 pts to 4214.7. Steven Daghlian, Commsec market analyst, says shares have fallen by around 5 pct so far this month and have significantly reduced the gains for the calendar year to just 2.5 pct. ...