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Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 15 NOV 2011
SYDNEY- Australian stocks were in negative territory at noon, with the nation's big retail banks and major miners leading the broader market lower. At 1209 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 16.5 points, or 0.38 per cent, at 4,288.1 points ...

Economist and former EU commissioner appointed Italian PM designate

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 14 NOV 2011
... which came at the request of the Italian president, was intended to restore market confidence globally, with Australian stocks gaining so far today as a result. The world's eighth, and Europe's third largest economy must make savings of just over 59 ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 14 NOV 2011
Australian stocks gained as changes of leadership in Italy and Greece stoked optimism that Europe's debt crisis would be addressed. At 1200 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 30 points, or 0.7 per cent, at 4,326.5, while the broader All Ordinaries ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2011
Australian stocks were firmer at noon, but the market has eased back from the half a per cent gain at the start of the local trading day as investors look towards the unfolding situation in Europe. At 1210 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2011
... motor vehicle sales for September. In company news, Ansell is due to hold its annual general meeting. On Friday, Australian stocks extended earlier losses to close lower following negative leads from US and European markets. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 ...

SMSFs in share buying mood

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2011
... never been a body to act in these important investors' collective interests. With such a significant holding in Australian stocks, the views of ASMA members are important insights into current market conditions." ASMA membership numbers climbed by around ...

Super funds call for calm amid market fall

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2011
... expectation of prolonged volatility and the possibility of a slowdown in demand from China, the fundamentals of Australian stocks remained strong. "We still support investing in equities, they look particularly attractive given the way markets have priced ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2011
Australian stocks look set to open higher despite mixed movements on international markets overnight. At 0707 AEST on Wednesday, the December share price index futures contract was 33 points at 4,078. Overnight, the Dow Jones closed just 7.65 points ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2011
Australian stocks were flat at noon after disappointing jobs data prompted a selloff that left the market briefly in red figures. At 1201 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 4.1 points, or 0.1 per cent, at 4,187.5 points, while the broader All ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2011
... Paladin Energy announces its full year results. In Australia, the market on Tuesday closed up 5.9 points, after Australian stocks pared back earlier gains to close marginally stronger on Tuesday with investors awaiting firmer direction from economic ...