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Nein to naked shorts

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2010
If you can't beat 'em, regulate 'em... again.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2010
The Australian share market looks set to fall when it opens on Wednesday after Wall Street resumed its slide due to the falling value of the euro.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market had fallen from earlier highs at noon as fears over the European debt situation applied pressure to industrial and materials stocks.

Euro downs Supermodel

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2010
Gisele may have suffered an exchange rate loss but at least she's still got her pretty face. But what about those central bankers? They don't have sexy figures to fall back on.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2010
The Australian share market is set to rise on Tuesday after Wall Street and some European markets managed small gains despite continuing concerns about the impact of Europe's debt problems on a global economic recovery.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market was more than two per cent lower at noon, weighed down by declines among mining and financial stocks.

Gold is hip again

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2010
Speculation will continue to drive gold prices higher. And there are lots of them in the current environment.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market is set for a weak opening after European markets and Wall Street suffered sharp falls in their last sessions on continuing concerns about European economies.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAY 2010
The Australian stock market was almost one per cent lower at noon after uncertainty over the European debt crisis weakened stocks, particularly in the financial and resources sectors.

Shocked, not awed

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAY 2010
The recent financial market movements indicate that the smell of fear still lingers in the air.