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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUL 2010
The Australian stock market has received a positive lead from offshore markets, after Wall Street closed higher and commodities prices ended firmer. At 0745 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the September share price index contract was 41 points ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market was more than two per cent lower at noon, weighed down by declines among mining and financial stocks. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 100 points, or 2.17 per cent, lower at 4,511.1 points, while the broader ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2010
Australian shares are expected to open higher led by Wall Street and a stronger oil price. At 0826 AEDT on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the March share price index contract was 22 points higher at 4,664. In economic news on Wednesday, the Australian ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 FEB 2010
The Australian share market was up strongly at noon on a broad-based rally led by miners and the banks. At 1200 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 87.1 points, or 1.91 per cent, at 4,654.9 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index had ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2010
The Australian stock market has received mixed to negative leads from offshore markets, with Wall Street closing lower and metals and energy prices mixed. At 0823 AEDT on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the March share price index contract was 14 points ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 NOV 2009
Australian shares may open higher on Wednesday after the prices of crude oil and copper gained overnight, while a report showed inflation was unlikely to be a problem. Wall Street equity indices were flat. At 0748 AEDT on the Sydney Futures Exchange ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2009
The Australian sharemarket is expected to continue its recent run of losses on Thursday as Wall Street fell sharply on weaker economic data and a lower forecast for upcoming growth figures. At 0720 AEDT on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the December share ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2009
The Australian share market is expected to open weaker on Wednesday following a fall on Wall Street after weak economic data sparked a selling spree. At 0705 AEDT on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the December share price index contract was down 17 points ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2009
The Australian share market is expected to open higher after strong US retail sales figures boosted confidence in an economic recovery. At 0723 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the September share price index contract was up 21 points at 4568. In ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2009
The Australian sharemarket is expected to open in positive territory after US stocks rose and oil prices gained overnight. Lower gold, silver and copper prices could limit gains, however. At 0732 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the September share ...