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Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open sharply firmer as a solid lead from stock markets globally is expected to set a positive tone for the domestic bourse.

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AAP  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open weaker after a poor lead from most offshore markets, although record high oil prices and some bargain hunting after recent sell offs could provide a base for the local market.

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AAP  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open weaker as another triple digit loss on the US Dow Jones Index on Friday sets a poor tone for the local market.

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AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open sharply weaker as poor commodity prices overnight coupled with weakness in the US markets suggest a bleak day for the domestic bourse.

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AAP  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUN 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open weaker as poor base metals prices and a lack of direction from offshore markets sets a bearish tone for the domestic bourse.

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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly weaker as a poor lead from the US and weaker base metal prices are expected to combine with some financial year-end profit taking to push the market lower.

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AAP  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open weaker as a soft ending last night and weakness in offshore markets creates a negative tone for the local bourse.

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AAP  |  MONDAY, 20 JUN 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as base and precious metal prices rallied strongly over the weekend and oil prices also made gains, suggesting the domestic resource sector is set for another strong surge.

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AAP  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUN 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a solid lead from the US, as well as stronger base and precious metals, set the tone for another positive session on the local bourse.

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AAP  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer and could test all-time highs on both indices today after a solid gain in the US overnight.