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Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2006
Australian stocks have experienced a steady rise to midday, after a boost from the banks, property assets and a firm lead from Wall Street. At 1200 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index rose 15.3 points to 5,590.7 and the all ordinaries gained 13.5 points ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2006
... at a record of 5575.4 points, while the all ordinaries gained 6.1 points to close at a record 5557 points. NEW YORK - US stocks rose on Friday, pushing the Dow to a record as tame consumer prices reassured investors that inflation was under control and ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2006
... territory last night." But he said the market may just be taking a breather after its strong performance in the last few days. Stocks rallied in New York overnight, firing the Dow Jones industrial average to a record close, as strong profits from companies ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2006
... companies are due to list on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), including Palace Resources, BC Iron, and RP Data. Australian stocks flew to new highs yesterday following the Qantas-led wave of takeover activity. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index rose ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2006
... rally, it's the good news regarding Qantas, a couple of decent acquisitions and the market is hot." In New York overnight, stocks edged up as surprisingly strong retail sales data improved the outlook for holiday sales and boosted chain-store shares ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2006
... points to close at a record 5471.4. The all ordinaries last peaked at high of 5461.6 points on November 30. NEW YORK - US stocks inched higher overnight as a stronger-than-expected November retail sales report prompted optimism about retail sector profits ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2006
... offer, it's not necessarily over," Mr Klusman said. "At this stage, (the share price) looks like its going to go up." US stocks fell overnight after disappointing earnings from electronics chain Best Buy Inc and a weak forecast from steel maker Nucor ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2006
... consumer sentiment is due to be issued. The Australian share market closed marginally higher yesterday, as falls in resources stocks hit by lower commodity prices were offset by a handful of one-off strong performers. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index lifted ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2006
... monthly business survey. On the corporate side, Flexigroup Ltd is set to list on the Australian Stock Exchange. Australian stocks closed higher yesterday, as positive trading among the big four banks outweighed a lower resources sector. The benchmark ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2006
... Sadgrove said overall the market was stronger, with positive job numbers in the US on Friday easing nerves. "However, gold stocks are a bit weaker, as were resources. BHP and Rio were down," she said. "Oil fell slightly, mostly due to weakness in price ...