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Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2012
The Australian share market was higher at noon after good manufacturing and employment data out of the US overnight.

Dam Aussie

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2012
Now do you still wonder why many governments in Asia and Latin America and oh, let's not forget China, are keeping their currencies down?

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2012
The Australian market looks set to open higher, following Wall Street's strong positive lead after US jobs data showed the lowest unemployment in almost four years.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2012
The Australian stockmarket opened one per cent lower in line with weakness on US markets amid continued uncertainty in Greece.

Insult me, insult you

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2012
There's a new twist in the tale of this ever so twisted Greek saga.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2012
The Australian market looks set to open lower, following Wall Street's lead as some countries have strong doubts over whether a second massive bailout can actually save Greece.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2012
The Australian dollar has recovered earlier losses after Greek political leaders agreed to provide written commitments to stick with promised austerity measures.

Cheque's not yet in the mail

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2012
This Greek second bailout issue has become like that 'Pringles' ad - once you pop, you can't stop.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2012
The Australian market looks set to open lower after further doubt were raised regarding Greece's bailout package and its ability to avoid default, and Moody's ratings cut on six European nations due to the euro zone crisis.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2012
Australian stocks opened lower on Tuesday, with market players using the downgrade of three European countries as a catalyst to sell out of equities.