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Best house in the slums

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2010
Given its economic performance, Australia is the prettiest house in the slums.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2010
The Australian market has received mixed leads from offshore trading over the weekend, with Wall Streets' key indices higher, as generally were those in Europe. Precious metals and oil were lower.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 10 DEC 2010
The Australian share market was marginally weaker at noon as the resources sector offset financial companies.

Lookin' good

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 10 DEC 2010
"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas." Things are looking bright. Mister Market's mood is turning to yuletide cheer.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 10 DEC 2010
The Australian market is receiving uncertain leads from offshore trading overnight, with equities markets and commodities both turning in mixed performances.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2010
The Australian share market was firmer at noon, boosted by banks and miners, following a modest lead from Wall Street.

Grinch vs Santa

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2010
Wall Street's performance over the past few days suggest that it still can't make up its mind.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2010
The Australian market is receiving mixed leads from offshore trading overnight, with securities indices mixed, whilst precious metals and oil were lower. The US dollar rose.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 DEC 2010
The Australian share market was slighly weaker at noon with continuing strength in the resource sector fighting to offset weakness among the major banks.

Santa's in town

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 DEC 2010
Santa Obama is stuffing everyone's Christmas stockings - already stuffed with Santa BB's QE2 -- with more goodies.