Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 361 - 370 of 510 results for "US markets"

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as stronger base metal prices and a positive lead from US markets set the stage for another move to record highs today. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June share price index was one point firmer ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2006
... to open firmer as commodity prices again take the lead, offsetting any investor concern about a mixed performance on US markets overnight. Australian mining stocks listed in the UK surged overnight and that momentum looks set to continue on the domestic ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a weak lead from US markets is likely to be offset by exceptionally strong commodity price moves overnight, particularly in oil and base metals. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June share ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 20 MAR 2006
... firmer and could threaten the 5000 mark again as positive commodity price developments and a continued solid lead from US markets provides the basis for another push forward. As well, earnings from Coles Myer will be unveiled this morning, which could ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly weaker as US markets remain weak, although the bargain hunting from yesterday, coupled with improving commodity prices overnight, could help shift the domestic bourse into the black. On the Sydney ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a positive lead from the US markets sets the tone for the domestic bourse. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the March share price index was 27 points firmer at 4857. On the day the market will ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly firmer as US markets provide a positive lead and the earnings season draws to a close. However, sharp weakness on some base and precious metals, as well as weaker oil prices, could lead to the ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2006
... will also be looking for any news related to Alinta taking a stake in the Australian Gas Light Company. NEW YORK - US markets closed for Presidents Day holiday LONDON - UK stocks closed higher, with fund manager Schroders and shares in oil companies ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2006
... open firmer as investors focus on earnings reports from some of the domestic market's biggest names. Strong gains in US markets as well as improvements in precious metals are also expected to underpin gains on the local bourse. On the Sydney Futures ...

Market wrap

... share market could open a touch higher despite a negative lead from Wall Street with the futures market showing hope. US markets fell after disappointing earnings from technology bellwethers Intel Corp and Yahoo Inc raised doubts about the growth of ...