Yesterday, the Australian share market closed 0.6 per cent higher at 6881. Company News Suncorp (ASX:SUN) has delivered a strong 1H21 result with cash earnings of $509 million, up 39.5 per cent versus the pcp. This was driven by higher earnings across all businesses: Insurance (Australia), Banking & Wealth, and Suncorp New Zealand. Net profit after tax fell 23.7 per cent to $490 million, as last year's results included gains from the sale of Capital SMART and ACM Parts. Shares in Suncorp (ASX:SUN) closed 0.67 per cent lower at $10.44 yesterday. Ex-Dividends AVA Risk Group Ltd (ASX:AVA) is paying 2 cents unfranked Oceania Health Ltd (ASX:OCA) is paying 1.0247 cents unfranked Currencies One Australian Dollar at 8:20 AM was buying 77.04 US cents, 56.10 Pence Sterling, 81.07 Yen and 63.94 Euro cents. Commodities Iron Ore has gained 2.2 per cent to US$160.50.