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Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher after Wall Street's S&P 500 closed above 1,800 for the first time and the Dow recorded a fresh record.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2013
Surprisingly good data on US employment has snapped a four day losing streak on the local share market.

That stupid war again

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2013
What do you call a war where the loser is the winner?

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2013
The Australian share market is set to open higher as Wall Street rises on encouraging jobs data in the US.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2013
Australian shares are weaker as investors overlook the minutes of the US Federal Reserve's last meeting and focus on profit taking.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2013
The Australian market looks set to open flat after falls on international markets despite better-than-expected US retail figures.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2013
The Australian share market is trading lower as profit-taking continues and investors react negatively to a speech by US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke.

Tony, SBY and Janet

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2013
The ECI is important because it gives us an indication into employment, inflation and corporate profitability.

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2013
The Australian market looks set to open lower as international markets fall.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2013
Australian shares are weaker as Wall Street volatility hits all local sectors.