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Afternoon market wrap: Shares end modestly higher

... day. AMP closed 32c higher at $6.67, while News Corporation and Rio also enjoyed good advances. The bond market closed stronger, following a sharp decline in Treasuries yields overnight in the US. News that Australia's trade deficit widened to $2.4 billion ...

S&P comment on Suncorp-Metway financial result

... full-year result include the improved profit contribution, a continued very low level of non-performing assets, and a stronger bank-only capital position. "Wealth management operations showed a solid result in what has been a very difficult operating ...

Midday market wrap: Local shares open higher

... further 6c to $28.48. Major resource blue-chips Rio and BHP Billiton were also weaker. The Australian bond market was also stronger, following a decline in US yields overnight. The yield on the 10-year bond was 5.54%, down five points from last night's ...

Snowball shareholders support growth initiatives

... underwritten right issue and placement, Snowball said. Snowball group chairman Andrew Brown said that the group is now in a stronger position to capitalise on its initiatives and innovations, particularly in the area of financial education and advice. ...

Midday market wrap: Local shares soften in morning trade

... All Ordinaries was 3,171.7, some 3.3 points down on last night's local close. Among the major banks only Westpac opened stronger, adding 2c to trade at $15.87. AMP also added a further 2c to trade at $4.88. But, in addition to the other major banks ...

Afternoon market wrap: Local shares end lower

... Corporation. AMP continued to regain lost ground, adding a further 15c to close at $4.86. The bond market finished slightly stronger, although fading slightly during the afternoon session. The yield on the 10-year bond ended at 5.535%, compared with ...

Midday market wrap: Local shares mark time

... further 11 cents, in the wake of yesterday's disappointing results, to trade at $29.69, although the other major banks were stronger. The bond market was weaker, reflecting a similar performance in the US Treasuries market overnight, with the yield on ...

Midday market wrap: Local shares, bonds stronger

... yesterday's closing levels, as did AMP despite announcing a $2.2 billion first half loss. The bond market also opened stronger, as the US Treasuries market benefited from bombings in Baghdad and Jerusalem overnight. The yield on the 10-year bond fell ...

Afternoon market wrap: Australian shares soften in afternoon trade

... sectors, including financials, property trusts and consumer staples, all posted losses, as investors continue to bet on a stronger global recovery in the second half of 2003. After pushing above $US0.6600 in overnight trade, the Australian dollar had ...

Morning market wrap: US markets quiet amid lingering power outage

AAP | MONDAY, 18 AUG 2003

... expectations. But a manufacturing survey for New York state was weaker than forecast. The US dollar benefited modestly from the stronger data, ending the day slightly higher on most major crossrates. The Australian dollar was one currency to enjoy small ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Apostle Fund Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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