Spurred On Or Just Bouncing With Cats

WHEN the stockmarket goes through a meltdown, several days of successive declines are often succeeded by a small upturn. It might appear that the worst is over, but all too often it is what old financial sector hands call a "dead cat bounce" and the market usually continues to fall until it finds its natural bottom.

Agribusiness Outperforms

AUSTRALIA'S listed agribusiness sector has finally been hit by the financial crisis, but nonetheless remains a better long-term investment than the general sharemarket, according to Commonwealth Bank.

Brokers Take Razor To Ten Forecasts As Profit Dives

BROKERS slashed their profit forecasts for Ten Network yesterday after it reported a 79 per cent slump in fourth quarter earnings, and analysts predict further troubles ahead as its weaker ratings and the global financial crisis deter advertisers.