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Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2013
Australian stocks have opened higher following a solid night on global equity markets.

'Tis the season to be bubbly

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2013
The way events are unfolding, who needs a Santa Claus this year?

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2013
The Australian market looks set to open flat despite gains on international markets after Iran struck a landmark deal on its nuclear program that will see sanctions eased on the key oil exporter.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2013
Australian stocks have opened virtually flat amid weakness in resources stocks and moderate gains for the big four banks.

Black Christmas

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2013
Perhaps...but it could also be one of those days when Wall Street decided to do a random walk. That, or traders just wanted extra spending money for Thanksgiving dinner and of course, for shopping for 'Black Friday' bargains.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2013
The Australian market looks set to open lower following mixed performances on world markets overnight.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2013
The Australian stock market has opened higher following a soft lead from the US overnight.

Right direction

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2013
The Geneva accord is a win for Iran - some sanctions imposed on it for around a decade would be lifted. It's a win for the rest of the world too.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2013
The Australian share market is trading higher on the back of Wall Street pushing to more record levels.

Down, down, A$ stay down (please?)

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2013
Perhaps it's time for Governor Glen Stevens to drop the jawbone and try to beat other central banks at their own game? errr, Australian QE?