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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 AUG 2010
... results from HSBC and BNP Paribas, which spurred confidence in the health of the financial sector. Data also showed US manufacturing growth slowed less than expected in July, while eurozone manufacturing accelerated in the month, helping ease concerns ...

Running of the bulls

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 3 AUG 2010
... previous month. This was better than market expectations for a drop to 54.5 and indicates continued expansion in US manufacturing activity. US constructions spending rose by 0.1 per cent in June surprising pundits expecting a 0.5 per cent drop. Yes ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUL 2010
... said its pending home sales index tumbled 30.0 per cent to 77.6 based on contracts signed in May. Meanwhile, the US manufacturing sector grew for the 11th consecutive month in June, but at a slower clip than expected, an industry survey said Thursday. ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUN 2010
... before Holder's announcement, with investors juggling worries about Europe's debt problems with upbeat reports on US manufacturing and construction. The euro slid as low as $US1.2112, its lowest level since April 2006, before climbing back to $US1.2298. ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAY 2010
... per cent in the year to March, close to the upper-edge of what is normally seen as sustainable. Meanwhile, the US manufacturing sector grew at the fastest pace in six years, expanding in April for the ninth consecutive month, an industry survey said ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 6 APR 2010
... February data. AMP Capital Investors chief economist Shane Oliver said the encouraging jobs report, some upbeat US manufacturing figures and firmer commodities prices suggested a positive start on the local bourse on Tuesday. But Dr Oliver said the Reserve ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2009
... news that might have seemed unthinkable when stocks cratered to 12-year lows in early March. A report predicted US manufacturing activity will grow next month, the government said construction spending rose in June, and Ford Motor Co said its sales rose ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2009
... NEW YORK - Wall Street shares opened a new month and quarter on an upbeat note, as an encouraging report on the US manufacturing sector helped offset weak news on the labor market. The market appeared to focus on a report showing signs of improvement ...

One down, more to follow?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2008
... expansion/contraction line for five of the past seven months. The current reading is consistent with a modest contraction in the US manufacturing sector. Meanwhile, US construction spending fell by 0.6 per cent in July following a 0.4 per cent decline ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2008
... Australian stock market was lower at noon dragged down by the financial sector, lower oil prices and worsening US manufacturing data. At 1205 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 69 points, or 1.24 per cent, at 5514.4 points while the broader ...