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Ripoll thanks industry for reforms support

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 5 FEB 2013
... inquiry's bipartisan found there was a case for a series of carefully considered recommendations to enhance consumer confidence and protection, and enhance professionalism within the sector. "But despite the bipartisan nature of the initial Parliamentary ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JAN 2013
The Australian market looks set to open flat following a mixed performance on Wall Street ahead of consumer confidence and housing data and in anticipation of a US Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting. At 0644 AEDT on Wednesday, the March share price ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 22 NOV 2012
... Gaza Strip. Reactions were mixed to several pieces of economic data, with jobless claims down but still high, consumer confidence in November slipping more than expected, and leading economic indicators for October in line with expectations. The Dow ...

ASIC takes action against Storm adviser

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 22 NOV 2012
... outcome reflected ASIC's commitment to ensuring financial advisers met required standards and maintaining consumer confidence in the financial services system.

Market Wrap - PM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 12 NOV 2012
... come into effect to avoid a massive deficit blow-out. US stocks closed slightly higher on Friday after upbeat consumer confidence data shaved an edge off economic fears. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up a mere 4.07 points, or 0.03 per cent ...

Fool me not again

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 12 NOV 2012
... (Americans increased spending on imported goods). Friday - the Wall was up despite 'fiscal cliff' worries as US consumer confidence rose to a stronger-than-expected 84.9 in November - the fourth consecutive month of gains and the highest level since ...

Market wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 12 NOV 2012
... 19.7 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 4,482.5. NEW YORK - US stocks closed slightly higher on Friday after upbeat consumer confidence data shaved an edge off fears about the nation's looming "fiscal cliff". After opening mostly lower, the stock indices crossed ...

Political punch trading greatest risk to US economy

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2012
... President will be in the fortunate position of inheriting a recovering economy. Unemployment is trending lower, consumer confidence is picking up, the housing market is showing signs of recovery and manufacturing data continues to surprise on the upside ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2012
... $34.51 at open, Rio Tinto was $1.40 higher at $57.65 and Fortescue gained 12 cents to $4.11. Positive data on consumer confidence and the manufacturing sector gave Wall Street a solid bump higher after Wednesday's flat reopening following the superstorm ...

Good not great but getting better

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2012
... in October - the highest since May - from 51.5 in September. Not only this, consumers are much happier too. Consumer confidence jumped to 72.2 last month to their highest level since February 2008. Not only these, jobless claims came in better than expected ...