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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2008
... Yesterday, the Australian share market closed in negative territory, dragged down by a six per cent fall in Rio Tinto, a weak US lead and broad-based weakness across the resources sector on falling commodity prices. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 was down ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2008
... Australian share market was lower at noon, dragged down by resources stocks affected by falling commodity prices and a weak US lead. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 was down 1.7 points, or 0.03 per cent to 5114.3, while the broader All Ordinaries ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 2 SEP 2008
... Opportunities". Yesterday, the Australian share market closed slightly lower following weaker commodity prices, a weak US lead on Friday and major stocks going ex-dividend. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 17.3 points, or 0.34 per cent, to 5118.3 ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2008
The Australian share market was stronger at noon as resources and financial companies led the charge after a strong US lead overnight. At 1200 AEST the benchmark S&P/ASX200 was 56.6 points, or 1.13 per cent higher at 5067.8, while the broader All Ordinaries ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2008
... The Australian share market closed marginally lower yesterday, with mixed performances from many sectors after a weak US lead overnight provided little direction. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 7.4 points, or 0.15 per cent, to 5,007.5, while ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2008
... Ltd. The Australian share market closed flat on Friday as a rally in banks and property trusts, triggered by a positive US lead, offset falls in mining and energy stocks. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 0.6 of a point to 4,981.7, while the broader ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2008
The Australian stock market was higher at noon, led by the financial sector and a strong US lead. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 33.8 points, or 0.68 per cent, to 5020, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 27.3 points, or 0.54 ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2008
... releases its annual results. The Australian share market gained more than three per cent yesterday, buoyed by a strong US lead and hopes of cuts to domestic interest rates. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index closed 148.7 points, or 3.08 per cent higher at ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2008
... for July. Australian shares closed firmly in the black yesterday for the second consecutive day, driven by a positive US lead and higher prices overnight for copper, nickel and oil. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index added 40.7 points, or 0.82 per cent ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2008
... Exchange's benchmark Nikkei-225 index gained 208.34 points to 13,367.79. HONG KONG - Hong Kong stocks rose after a strong US lead. The benchmark Hang Seng Index added 432.6 points to 22,690.60. WELLINGTON - The benchmark NZSX-50 index firmed 52.26 points ...