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Oil on slippery slope?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2008
Crude oil failed to capitalise on reports of lower inventories and the threat of further disruptions to supply as Hurricane Ike approaches the Gulf of Mexico. Only a few months ago, just a hint of a lower-than-expected fall in crude oil inventories ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 SEP 2008
The Australian stock market was awash in red at noon, down almost two per cent, mirroring heavy losses on Wall Street overnight on fears that the US's fourth-largest investment bank Lehman Brothers is running out of options to raise capital. At 1207 ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 9 SEP 2008
The Australian stock market was in negative territory at noon, led by the resources sector and after a four per cent rise yesterday. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 had fallen 86.3 points, or 1.7 per cent to 4981.2, while the broader All Ordinaries ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 8 SEP 2008
The Australian stock market was higher at noon, led by the financial sector after news that the US government would take over troubled mortgage institutions Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 had added 187 points, or ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 8 SEP 2008
The Australian stock market has received a weak lead from overseas markets, with Wall Street ending mixed on Friday and commodities lower. At 0736 AEST, however, the September share price index futures contract on the Sydney Futures Exchange was up ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 5 SEP 2008
The Australian stock market is likely to fall today after equities in the US slumped overnight on renewed concerns about the economy, as reports showed retail sales and employment are weakening. At 0732 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the September ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2008
The Australian stock market was down at noon, with energy and mining stocks lower on the back of falling oil and gold prices. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 was down 45.1 points, or 0.9 per cent to 5014.9, while the broader All Ordinaries lost ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2008
... base metal in Chile. The agreements cover the Esteli prospect in northern Chile, and the Paloma prospect near the El Tesoro mine and the BHP Billiton Ltd-operated Spence copper mine. BHP Billiton fell 68 cents, or 1.73 per cent, to $38.61. Bell Potter ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 2 SEP 2008
The Australian share market was stronger at noon, buoyed by financial stocks in the lead-up to a widely expected cut in official interest rates by the Reserve Bank of Australia this afternoon. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 was up 36.8 points ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2008
The Australian stock market is expected to open stronger after US stocks gained for a second straight session overnight. At 0738 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the September share price index futures contract was up 53 points at 5,038. Today ...