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Morning Market Wrap:End of winning streak; dollar sets fresh high

The Australian share market is likely to lose ground today, ending a winning streak that began at the start of October, after falls in international markets overnight.

Afternoon Market Wrap: Banking sector strong after interest rate decision

The Australian stock market marched higher with investors piling into the banking sector after the Reserve Bank of Australia left interest rates unchanged for the 17th straight month.

Midday Market Wrap: Investors return to banking after RBA interest rate hold

The Australian stock market strengthened at noon today after the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to maintain interest rates saw investors return to the banking sector.

Conroy slams high-flying corporate hogs

WITH AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2003
Australia's corporate chiefs have their snouts firmly in the trough, according to Labor's spokesman for corporate governance Senator Stephen Conroy.

Morning Market Wrap: Dollar hits six year high

The Australian dollar charged above $US0.6900 overnight to hit its highest level in nearly six years as the United States dollar crumbled across the board.

Afternoon Market Wrap: Mixed performance by blue chips

The Australian share market closed slightly higher today amid a mixed performance by blue chip stocks.

Midday Market Wrap: Bond market stronger after yesterday's sell off

The Australian bond market opened slightly stronger today, halting yesterday's sharp sell off.

Macquarie reaps benefit of increased tolls on highways

The latest toll hikes on Sydney's most expensive motorway is paying rich dividends to its owner Macquarie Infrastructure Group (MIG).

Investors happy to "Buy the dips": FSIU survey

Australian investment professionals remain undaunted by the fall in equity markets during September, if anything becoming slightly more optimistic on the prospects for both the Australian and international markets in the next 12 months, according to ...

Morning Market Wrap: Busy day expected; Dollar bounces overnight

In Sydney today, stocks on the Australian share market are likely to rise, following yet another strong lead from Wall St overnight.