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Global tech shutting down, emerging markets bounce back

Recent data from US based research house Emerging Portfolio Fund Research (EPFR) has highlighted that global technology funds suffered record net outflows in the recent period, with losses in the year to date amounting to US$3.3 billion.

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2006
The share market is expected to open higher after a rally on Wall Street. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0806 AEST, the September share price index contract was up 60 points to 4,974.

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2006
The Australian share market was weaker at noon with a number of negative company reports driving the market downward.

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2006
The share market is expected to open weaker despite a positive lead from Wall Street. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0753 AEST, the September share price index contract was down seven points to 4954.

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2006
The Australian share market was firmer at noon today as the local bourse shrugged off a weaker offshore lead and found strength in solid reporting results.

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2006
The share market is expected to open lower on a weak lead from Wall St. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0735 AEST, the September share price index contract was down seven points to 4,895.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2006
The share market is expected to open higher following a positive US lead triggered by a sharp fall in the oil price, which overshadowed terrorist fears. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the September share price index contract was up 12 points at 4,916.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2006
The share market is expected open lower following significant falls on Wall Street. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the September share price index contract was down 47 points at 4,903.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2006
The share market is expected open lower on a negative lead from Wall Street and weaker commodity prices. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the September share price index contract was down 11 points at 4,977.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2006
The share market is expected open marginally lower as a negative lead from Wall Street triggered by a spike in the oil price is offset by higher commodity prices. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0658 AEST, the September share price index contract was ...