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Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 15 NOV 2010
Australian markets are expected to open lower on Monday, after world markets sold off on concerns the Chinese government may slow the pace of its economic growth.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2010
The Australian share market was flat at noon as resources offset losses in the banking sector.

What ifs

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2010
Perhaps Russell Crowe was correct after all.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2010
Australian markets are expected to open weaker on Friday, as Wall Street fell after a weak outlook from technology giant Cisco weighed on investor concerns about future profits.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2010
The Australian share market was higher in early afternoon trading because of stronger demad for energy and resources stocks after positive data from offshore overnight.

Lookin' good

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2010
It appears that the Fed had been suckered into printing more money because of the soft patch the US economy went through in the middle of the year. Recent indications are that this is beginning to lift.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2010
Australian markets are expected to open firmer on Thursday, as US equities rebound in afternoon trade on signs of a slow improvement in the American labour market.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 NOV 2010
The Australian share market was slightly higher at noon supported by strong commodity prices overnight.

QE2 overstays welcome

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 NOV 2010
Despite all the critiques and recriminations from without and within, the Fed has really no other recourse but to do what it did. There'll also be price to pay if it didn't.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 9 NOV 2010
The Australian share market was weaker at noon, dragged lower following the sale of a major holding in energy group Woodside Petroleum.