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Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly weaker as a poor lead from the US is expected to spark some profit taking, although precious metal stocks are likely to be firmer after a strong performance overnight. On the Sydney Futures Exchange ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as another gain in US markets Friday, coupled with some multi-year highs on the London Metals Exchange sets the tone for a positive domestic market. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the December ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly firmer as strong base metal prices set the tone for the local bourse. However, with US markets closed for a public holiday, trade is expected to be reasonably thin as investors are content to ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open sharply firmer as a strong lead from the US and solid performances from commodities overnight set the tone for another tilt at record levels on the domestic bourse. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a surge in oil and precious metal prices should help offset weakness in base metals. However, with a large volume of stock-specific news due, investors are likely to focus on that for the direction ...

SSF pension stoush all but resolved as Minister guarantees benefits

After months of threatened union action, the Victorian State Government has issued a formal statement announcing member benefits will go unchanged when the State Superannuation Fund (SSF) effects their roll-in next year. The State government came under ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as commodity prices continue to be positive and a solid lead from the US again raises the prospect of record stock levels domestically. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the December share price index ...

Daily Economic Update

Australian car buyers continue to feel the pinch of higher petrol prices. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today reported that sales of new motor vehicles dropped by 6.7 per cent in October. Sales across all vehicle types posted declines during ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 21 NOV 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer and would move to fresh record highs as firmer base metal prices and generally positive equity sentiment combine to drive the local bourse higher. However, with the market making strong gains recently ...

Market wrap

The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a surge in precious metal prices and continued strength in base metals are both expected to underpin the resources sector. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the December share price index contract ...