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Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 13 MAY 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher after gains on Wall Street as Group of Seven finance chiefs met in Britain to discuss economic challenges.

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2013
The Australian market has opened higher despite weak offshore leads as the financial sector lifts local shares.

Not strong enough

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2013
When does the US unemployment rate hit 6.5%?

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2013
The Australian market looks set to open flat after mixed performances on world markets overnight.

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2013
The Australian share market has opened relatively flat despite a positive lead from overseas markets.

Money, money, money

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2013
!s there more puff left in this market rally or will I ultimately end up with the hot potato?

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2013
The Australian share market has opened higher after record highs were reached on Wall Street.

A long two-month wait

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2013
Will the Bank of England now join the race to the bottom come 9 May when its Monetary Policy Council (MPC) meets to deliberate the appropriate money prescription for the UK economy?

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2013
The Australian share market has opened flat as banking stocks slipped ahead of a Reserve Bank decision on interest rates.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher following a mixed performance on Wall Street where the S&P500 reached an all-time high.