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Morning market wrap: US stocks up on strong data

US stocks climbed higher Thursday, buttressed by a slew of strong economic data and solid earnings reports from Procter & Gamble and Exxon Mobil Corp

Afternoon market wrap: Australian shares end higher

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2003
The Australian share market rose to a new 11-month high Friday, as investors continued to gain confidence in the prospects for global economic recovery.

Australian banks jostle for pole position in NBNZ race

Despite two major Australian banks falling behind in the race to buy the National Bank of New Zealand (NBNZ), all New Zealand's five major banks may soon be in Australian hands...

Alan Stockdale joins Macquarie Infrastructure Group

WITH AAP  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2003
Former Victorian treasurer Alan Stockdale has been appointed head of Macquarie Infrastructure Group's (MIG) investor and external relations...

Australian manufacturing up 1.1 points in July: Ai Group/PwC survey

WITH AAP  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2003
Activity in Australia's manufacturing sector rose marginally in July, driven by a strong contribution from the motoring industry, a new survey has found...

US economic growth likely, but less than Fed expectations: ICAP

In its latest weekly economic update released today, ICAP’s economists have said that the outlook for the US economy shows better growth is imminent soon...

ASFA describes Coonan's actions as "high-handed"

The Government' s tabling and proceeding with regulations on superannuation portability are not only astonishing and pre-emptive of due process...

August survey reveals a market bare of bears

Australian shares will show significant increases in value over the next six months according to both investors and financial planners sentiment regarding the share market...

Midday market wrap: Local shares open higher

The Australian share market defied losses in US markets overnight, opening almost 1.0% up on last night’s local close

Retail turnover rises 1.1% in June: ABS

Turnover among Australian retailers and in the hospitality sector rose by 1.1% in June, according to data released today by the ABS...