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Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2013
The Australian market looks set to open lower after falls on Wall Street following weak employment and manufacturing data, and as the Federal Reserve stuck to its aggressive economic stimulus program.

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2013
Australian stocks have started the month weaker, with investors appearing to book profits after the market hit a fresh five-year high on Tuesday.

A lesson against austerity

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2013
We're now at that time of the year when historical stats show the bulls stop running and the bears have their way. But maybe? not this May.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher after gains on Wall Street amid solid reports on housing and consumer confidence.

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2013
Australian stocks have opened firmer, with the big retail banks leading the broader market higher.

Don't be disappointed if the ECB disappoints

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2013
Recent positive developments in the region could also stay the European Central Bank's hand.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher following gains on international markets after the formation of a new government in Italy boosted confidence in the debt-riddled euro zone.

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2013
The Australian market has opened higher, led by gains for the four major banks.

On austerity, growth and expectations

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2013
There's optimism in the air as we begin this new trading week, when the Fed and the European Central Bank meet.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2013
The Australian market looks set to open flat following a mixed performance on Wall Street overnight after a mediocre report on US economic growth and the latest batch of uneven corporate earnings reports.