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S&P's concerned about Nufarm's liquidity

Nufarm has been placed on credit watch by ratings agency Standard & Poor's on concerns about its rising debt and future profitability.

Accept Paladin bid, NGM tells investors

Minerals explorer NGM Resources has advised shareholders to accept a takeover bid from Paladin Energy.

NZ sharemarket up after positive US data

The NZ sharemarket rose in early trading as encouraging US data kept investors optimistic ahead of Friday's US monthly payroll figures.

Gold up as investors brace for jobs

Gold rose on Thursday, settling slightly higher as investors set positions ahead of the key US employment report which may boost demand for safe-haven assets.

NZ dollar continues to climb overnight

The $NZ continued to climb overnight, ending the week on a stronger note than the start.

Oil prices rise on economic reports

Oil prices ended higher on Thursday after an initial retreat as investors put a positive spin on reports about jobs, manufacturing and home sales.

Stocks to watch

Stocks of interest on the Australian Stock Exchange today.

Australian reports

• Aust markets: Aussie markets receive positive leads
• Aust dollar report: $A opens higher on firm US data
• Aust credit close: Bonds weaker after rebound

World reports

• World commodities: Oil prices climb higher
• World markets: Stocks rise on positive economic data

Stocks to watch

AIO, FGL, AVX, AMC, BHP, COF, COU, CXY, FMG, MTS, MOS, AGK, MQG, RIO, WES, WPL,