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Manufacturing slips into contraction as inflation pressures mount, S&P Global says

Australia’s manufacturing sector moved back into contraction in March, according to data from S&P Global, with the downturn driven by weaker demand and rising cost pressures linked in part to geopolitical tensions.

ASX biotech firm Noxopharm’s new mRNA enhancer to make vaccines safer

Australian biotech company Noxopharm Limited unveiled today the development of a new mRNA vaccine enhancer that will make mRNA vaccines safer by reducing inflammation associated with mRNA vaccines. 

Australia’s manufacturing sector contracts for seventh month despite export gains – Judo Bank

Australia's manufacturing sector remained under pressure midway through the third quarter of 2024, with the latest Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) data from Judo Bank indicating ongoing deterioration in sector conditions. 

3D Systems sets forth an enhanced proposal to merge with Stratasys

3D Systems has submitted an improved proposal to Stratasys' Board of Directors, which would combine the firms in a cash and stock transaction, converting each Stratasys ordinary share into $7.50 in cash and 1.3223 newly issued shares of 3D Systems stock. 

ASX-listed Telix Pharmaceuticals unveils potential plan for US listing

Melbourne-based biopharmaceutical giant Telix Pharmaceuticals announced today its plans for an initial public offering in the United States and listing on the Nasdaq Global...

New business index drags down US PMI Composite Output in December

December has seen a further decline in output for US private sector firms, according to the latest flash PMI data from S&P Global. 

S&P Global: Manufacturing activity strengthens in Australia as production returns to growth in July

Australia's manufacturing sector showed tentative signs of recovery in July, with output and new orders returning to growth and employment rising at the fastest pace since January, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI.

Australian Manufacturing PMI declines to 50.2 in December— Judo Bank

Market activity in Australia’s manufacturing sector has experienced further contraction at the end of 2022, with the seasonally adjusted S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) standing at 50.2. 

Global manufacturing growth accelerates in August, J.P. Morgan PMI shows

Global manufacturing activity gained momentum in August, with production, new orders and employment all expanding at faster rates, according to the latest J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Output, new orders drag down Global Manufacturing PMI in December

The global manufacturing sector experienced a further decline in December as a result of the downfall in output and new orders.  The latest J.P. Morgan...
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