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Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 APR 2012
The Australian market has opened lower after the US Federal Reserve indicated it was reluctant to further stimulate the US economy. At 1020 AEST on Wednesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 10.3 points, or 0.24 per cent, at 4,326.7 while the ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2012
The Australian dollar is more than a third of a US cent lower after global stock markets dropped overnight. At 0700 AEDT on Thursday, the Australian dollar was trading at 103.96 US cents, down from 104.35 cents on Wednesday afternoon. Bank of New Zealand ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2012
The Australian share market has opened lower, following a weak lead from US markets overnight. At 1010 AEDT on Wednesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 2.7 points, or 0.06 per cent, at 4,298.6 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index ...

Wobble gobbles

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAR 2012
Looks like investors are again getting the hippy, hippy shake. Yes, Virginia, investors are seemingly unsure which way to go from here. Continue gobbling (stocks) or start wobbling. You'll get that same feeling when you look at Wall Street's performance ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAR 2012
The Australian market looks set to open flat after mostly flat trading in Europe and mixed trading on Wall Street after data showed US home sales fell unexpectedly in February and the announcement of the British annual budget. At 0809 AEDT on Thursday ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2012
The Australian market looks set to open higher following strong positive leads from Europe and the US on optimism that Greece will succeed in its swap deal necessary to avoid default. At 0850 AEDT on Friday, the March share price index futures contract ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2012
The Australian market looks set to open higher following the positive lead from the US and European markets as optimism grows that Greece will complete its bond swap. At 0700 AEDT on Thursday, the March share price index futures contract was up 19 points ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 FEB 2012
... could trade higher, dependent on a long-term refinancing operation (LTRO) by the European Central Bank, scheduled for Wednesday (European time). Meanwhile, Australian bond futures prices were lower. At 1200 AEDT on Wednesday, the March 10-year bond futures ...

Thrilla in Australia

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2012
Were it not for the Australian suspense thrilla currently showing at theatres near us, it would have been another 'ho-hum' moment in terms of headlines and financial market performance. No Virginia, I refused to be drawn into the whys and the wherefores ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
The Australian market looks set to open flat as relief at a massive Greek debt bailout gives way to growing scepticism the deal can really work. At 0800 AEDT on Thursday, the March share price index futures contract was down 12 points at 4,261. In economic ...