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The sharemarket posted its fifth straight week of gains, its longest winning stretch in more than six months after economic data that showed the economic recovery is gathering momentum, especially domestically. The ASX 200 rose 1.1 per cent for the week to finish at 4818.1.

Shares On The Charge Around The Globe

Australian shares posted their biggest gains in more than 11 years yesterday on the back of the massive bail-out of troubled United States bank Citigroup and signs that the US Congress is preparing a fiscal stimulus package expected to top $US500 billion ($780 billion).

Devil's In The Detail For Reducing Cgt

Concessions can ease the capital gains tax burden for small-business owners looking to sell, writes George Cochrane.

Obesity Weighing On Children's Lives

IF AUSTRALIANS continue to outstrip the weight gains of previous generations, today's young adults could knock as much as two years off their life.

Wars Without End

The American military is fighting a rearguard action to preserve gains made in Iraq, writes Paul McGeough.

Nissan X-trail Diesel 4/5

X-Trail soft-roader gains a diesel makeover and fresh appeal, writes Cameron McGavin.

When Economists Start To Cook With Gas ...

Economists see the glass half empty in reducing greenhouse emissions, but the economic and social gains make it just as easy to see the glass half full.

Sales Recovery Stalls As Buyers Wait On Rates

YESTERDAY held only disappointment for those hoping to see further gains after last weekend's unprecedented spike in the clearance rate.

Why You're Hurting

AUSTRALIAN households are suffering as the rising cost of living gobbles up income gains, leaving many Sydney families treading water.

Sharemarket Tipped To Bounce On Us Lead

AFTER a week of doom and gloom, the market is expected to rally this morning in the wake of gains in the US.

It All Depends Which Takeover Option You Took

In the Crown deal with PBL, capital gains liability varied, writes George Cochrane.

Loss Means Win

Take a hard look at your portfolio and jettison the underperformers to reduce your capital gains bill.

Weaker Week's End After Four Weeks Of Gains

APPARENTLY young whippersnappers with wires coming out of their heads were to blame for the US subprime mortgage crisis.

The Real Shock Is That The Fed Is Running Out Of Ammunition

If the price of crude oil continues to rise at its recent rate, and perhaps even if it does not retrace some of its recent gains, markets everywhere - including this resources-oriented one - are going to struggle.

Inner East Tops Capital Growth

High demand for bayside and leafy suburbs drives consistent gains.

See The Light On Shadow Shares

Contracts for difference are a double-edged sword; you can make spectacular gains on them but they can also ruin you, writes DAVID POTTS.

Asx Rallies Despite Inflation Rumbles

ABOUT $44 billion has been added to the value of the sharemarket, following strong gains on Wall Street on Friday night.

Blood Brother

Martin Flanagan enters the private world of Brett Kirk and gains a rare insight into the passions that fire the Swans' spiritual leader.

A Boon Or A Burden

A margin loan boosts your gains but also magnifies your losses, writes Helena Keers.

Separate Gains For Fund's Busy Team Players

It's still possible to keep an eye on your money, even when you don't have the time, writes Bina Brown.