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Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 30 APR 2012
The Australian share market was stronger at noon driven by resources stocks on anticipation of a soft economic landing in China.

Instant replay

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 30 APR 2012
What we've seen last week seemed to be a replay of the general theme that has been playing at computer screens near us for some time now.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 30 APR 2012
The Australian market looks set to open higher following Wall Street's lead at the end of last week which closed up despite conflicting signals, as investors weighed disappointing economic news against reports of higher profits at big companies.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2012
The Australian share market has opened slightly higher as investors remain cautious about a weakening consumer environment.

There's the good news and there's the good news

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2012
Certainly, there'll be more days ahead when fear again overwhelms - such is the nature of financial markets - but if there's one overriding investment theme for this year, it's that, good news is good and bad news is good.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2012
The Australian market looks set to open higher following Wall Street's rise despite mixed earnings reports, mediocre jobs claims figures but strong housing data.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 26 APR 2012
The Australian share market has opened well over half a per cent higher, buoyed by optimism on overseas markets.

Wow on Wall Street

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 26 APR 2012
The Paradox of Thrift goes global.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 26 APR 2012
The Australian market looks set to open higher following gains on Wall Street overnight after blockbuster profits from Apple, a solid showing by Boeing, and the US Federal Reserve predicted the US economic growth would pick up.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 24 APR 2012
The Australian share market has opened only slightly lower, despite steep falls on Wall Street and losses on European markets.