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Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2006
The Australian share market roared back into positive territory at the opening today encouraged by advances on Wall Street and some strong domestic annual results led by retailer Woolworths.

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2006
The share market is expected to open higher following a positive lead from Wall Street. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0759 AEST, the September share price index contract was up 15 points to 5,031.

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2006
The Australian share market has stayed weaker to noon as falling commodity prices offset marginal gains on Wall Street.At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 17.5 points to 5,038.4, while the all ordinaries fell 15.9 points to 5001.3.

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open lower after Wall Street gains slowed and most base metals fell. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0819 AEST, the September share price index contract was down nine points at 5,009.

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2006
The Australian share market has continued its impressive opening to noon on the back of an overnight Wall Street rally, strong base metal prices and big-name local companies continuing to reveal their annual earnings.

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2006
The share market is expected to open higher after another rally on Wall Street and stronger base metals prices. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0753 AEST, the September share price index contract was up 42 points to 4,981.

Market wrap - midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2006
The Australian share market remained in positive territory at noon today, reflecting the strong performance on Wall Street overnight. At 1210 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index lifted 33.2 points to 4,969.2, while the all ordinaries added 28.3 points ...

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.