THE volatility plaguing financial markets has spooked many investors, but for those with a longer-term view, the best option may be to stay the course.
Archive for August, 2007
INDONESIA’S Bank Arta Niaga Kencana will be merged into Australia’s Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) once a planned takeover is completed, the banks said today.
BANK of Queensland (BoQ) says it will continue to seek more acquisitions, despite making a host of them in the past 12 months.
THE sharemarket was in positive territory at noon led by strong gains in the resources and energy sectors.
HEALTH fund BUPA Australia wants to merge with fellow health insurer MBF and says it is seeking regulatory approvals for the plan, following initial talks.
CONSOLIDATED Minerals says its board is considering a bid for the company by Palmary Enterprises.
QANTAS today announced it was purchasing Singapore-based freight operator DPEX Worldwide as part of a push to expand its operations in Asia.
BANK of Queensland plans to merge with Home Building Society in a deal that values the target at $592 million.
BRITAIN’S Barclays has turned to the Bank of England as the lender of last resort for the second time this month after at technical breakdown in the UK clearing system, a source close to the matter said overnight.
SIMS Group has reported a record annual profit, but the metal recycler has forecast a soft start to the new financial year.
