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Morning Market Wrap: Gains continue; US$ weakens

The Australian share market is likely to continue its recent gains, following a slight lead from key United States indices overnight. By 0710 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange the December share price index contract, a key indicator of trading for ...

Afternoon Market Wrap: AXS hits 16-month high

The Australian share market struck a fresh 16-month high today, as key resources stocks pushed the bourse higher after continued strength in commodities markets overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed 6.5 points higher at 3282.9, its highest ...

AMP shares drop with UK value reduction

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2003
Shares in AMP Ltd dropped back this morning after it said a reduction in carrying value of around $2.4 billion was possible for its United Kingdom operations. The shares were put in a trading halt but when they hit the market just after 1100 AEST, they ...

Economy strong; rates will rise: NAB survey

WITH AAP  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2003
Australian business conditions remained robust in September, indicating unrelenting strength in the economy, the latest National Australia Bank (NAB) business survey shows. While business conditions were marginally lower than the strong levels of August ...

Midday Market Wrap: Gold and resources lead market; bonds and dollar weak

The Australian share market was up more than half a per cent at midday, pushed along by strength in gold and resources and strong performances by offshore markets overnight. At 1208 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was 18.1 points stronger at 3294.5 ...

Morning Market Wrap: Gains expected on ASX

The Australian share market is likely to continue its recent gains, following a strong lead from offshore markets overnight. By 0718 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange the December share price index contract, a key indicator of trading for the day ...

Afternoon Market Wrap: Solid gain led by News Corp, AMP

The Australian share market made solid gains throughout the day, led by News Corp, AMP and major resource stocks. ABN Amro Morgans senior client adviser Bill Bishop said the improvement in major indices reflected growing confidence in the market. "This ...

Midday Market Wrap: ASX hits holding pattern

The Australian share market was fractionally firmer at noon but remains in a holding pattern. At 1201 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was five points higher at 3265.2 while the all ordinaries index had risen six points to 3272.2. "We're looking ...

Morning Market Wrap: Lacklustre lead from US; Dollar starts strong

In Sydney today, the Australian share market is likely to weaken today following a lacklustre lead from the United States on Friday. By 0643 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange the December share price index contract, a key indicator of trading for ...

Afternoon Market Wrap: ASX in positive territory

The Australian share market finished in positive territory today buoyed by signs of a sustained recovery in the United States. Jobless claims in the US fell by 23,000 to 382,000 which CMC Group dealer James Foulsham said gave the market more confidence ...