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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...

Macquarie shares jump to 12-month high

WITH AAP  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2003
Macquarie Bank Ltd shares jumped to a 12-month intraday high today...

Macquarie Bank reports profit increase

Macquarie Bank Ltd managing director and chief executive officer Allan Moss said today the bank's first quarter profit was well up on the corresponding period last year...

BankWest posts $82.8 million 6-month profit

WITH AAP  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2003
Bank of Western Australia Ltd said today the banking industry continues to face a challenging environment ahead...