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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
The Australian market looks set to open flat as relief at a massive Greek debt bailout gives way to growing scepticism the deal can really work.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012
The Australian share market opened softer on Wednesday as the markets responded to news of Greece's latest bail-out package.

Problem solved, not

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012
European equity markets and Wall Street looked like they weren't impressed by reports that the deal has been done. It's been signed, sealed? Though yet to de delivered.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012
The Australian market looks set to open lower as early optimism over a Greek bailout package wanes somewhat.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
The Australian share market was slightly higher at noon after a quiet morning of trading as investors await the outcome of a meeting of euro zone finance ministers.

Waiting for the midnight hour

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
The EU authorities are just waiting for the midnight hour like they always do? to save themselves.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2012
The Australian market looks set to open slightly higher, on hopes Greece will finally secure a massive bailout allowing the debt-crippled country to avoid defaulting on its debts.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012
Australian stocks were more than one per cent higher at noon, with the energy and resources sector leading the broader market higher.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012
The Australian dollar is higher after the Chinese central bank announced it will take action to stimulate its economy.

All Greeced out

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012
We're back to watching seesawing activity in the financial markets.