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Market Wrap

The Australian dollar recovered from yesterday's lows to open stronger, after the United States dollar fell overnight on unexpectedly low economic data. At 0700 AEST the local currency was trading at $US0.7217/22, compared with 0.7173/79 at yesterday's ...

Santos looks to new projects to rebound from Moomba disruption

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 29 APR 2004
Major oil and gas producer Santos is confident of recovering from a dismal quarter of production, with investment decisions due soon on three development projects worth $600 million to shore up its future. In its first quarterly production report since ...

China committed to strong measures to contain growth, Premier Wen says

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Wednesday China was committed to forceful measures to cool its dangerously fast-growing economy, which has benefited global growth but, left unchecked, has the potential to drag it down. In an exclusive interview behind ...

Japan's industrial output rises slightly in March, stronger growth ahead

Japan's industrial output rose only marginally in March but should power ahead in the coming months on the back of the nation's solid economic recovery, economists said yesterday. The trade ministry said March industrial production rose 0.1% after adjustment ...

Costello says CPI data consistent with growing economy

Treasurer Peter Costello said today the Consumer Price Index data for the March quarter was consistent with a growing economy. "The low level of inflation is consistent with a growing economy and it puts Australia well placed among the countries of ...

Inflation slows to lowest in more than four years

Inflation has slowed to the lowest level in more than four years despite increases in the price of fruit and vegetables, petrol and medication in recent months. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said prices rose 0.9% in the March quarter, slightly ...

PBL announces takeover offer for Burswood Casino

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2004
Kerry Packer's Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd (PBL) last night made a takeover move on Burswood Ltd, seven months after becoming the largest stakeholder in the operator of Perth's casino and hotel complex. PBL subsidiary PBL (WA), currently holds 15.6 ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2004
The Australian share market is likely to find itself treading water again at the open, after another lacklustre lead from Wall Street overnight. US blue-chip stocks made gains, but the key indices did not strengthen significantly and the local market ...

ANZ posts record $1.4 billion first half profit

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 27 APR 2004
ANZ Banking Group Ltd today posted a record first half net profit of $1.396 billion and said the integration of the National Bank of New Zealand (NBNZ) was on track. The result for the six months to March 31, 2004 was a 22 per cent increase over the ...

CPI figures to show inflation below RBA target, economists say

AAP  |  MONDAY, 26 APR 2004
Inflationary data out this week is expected to show the headline CPI rate has dropped below the Reserve Bank's target range of two to three per cent for the first time since 1999. But economists believe it will be the lowest point of the year, with ...