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Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2013
The Australian stock market looks set to open firmer after Wall Street posted fresh highs during offshore trading. At 0824 AEST on Friday, the June share price index futures contract was 11 points higher at 5,022 points, with 3,792 contracts traded. ...

Can't lose

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2013
... so but...I told you so. Yes Virginia, the Fed's monetary magic continues to work its magic on the equity markets. Wall Street's running up and setting new record highs along the way. The release of the Fed's March FOMC meeting was last night's big news. ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2013
... higher-than-expected revenues. LONDON - Europe's main stock markets closed with strong gains on Wednesday, boosted by Wall Street where the Dow continued its push into record territory. London's FTSE 100 index of leading companies gained 1.17 per cent ...

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2013
... $28.22, Commonwealth Bank retreated 58 cents to $67.38, and National Australia Bank sagged 25 cents to $31.16. On Wall Street overnight, the Dow Jones Industrial Average shook off early weakness and pressed through to another record close, led by strong ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2013
Australian stocks look set to open stronger after gains on Wall Street and European markets. At 0657 AEST on Wednesday, the June share price index futures contract was 11 points higher at 4,980 points, with 4,710 contracts traded. The Dow Jones Industrial ...

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2013
... with Hanlong Mining after the Chinese company ran into problems financing a $1.3 billion takeover deal. Overnight on Wall Street, stocks closed higher in anticipation of company earnings season, which kicks off this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2013
The Australian market looks set to open stronger after gains on Wall Street. At 0646 AEST on Tuesday, the June share price index futures contract was 18 points higher at 4,929 points, with 3,091 contracts traded. In economic news on Tuesday, the NAB ...

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2013
... 0.61 per cent and the worst-performing sector in morning trade. The local market looked past a positive lead from Wall Street, where the Dow finished up 0.38 per cent and the S&P500 advanced 0.4 per cent.

BOJ brings out big bazooka

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2013
... purchase, the BOJ's announcement produced its intended effects -- the Nikkei-225 index soared and the yen plunged. Even Wall Street was happy. Australians all should be rejoicing much more. Japan, after all, is our second biggest export market (according ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher after gains on Wall Street. At 0755 AEDT on Friday, The June share price index futures contract is 16 points higher at 4,928, with 5,088 contracts traded. In economic news on Friday, the Australian Office ...