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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 ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 7 AUG 2006
The share market is expected to open little changed after a flat lead from Wall Street on Friday. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0729 AEST, the September share price index contract was up one point at 4,917.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2006
The share market is expected to open weaker, after a negative lead from the Wall Street. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0720 AEST, the September share price index contract was down 20 points at 4,949.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2006
The share market is expected to open weaker, after a negative lead from Wall Street. On the Sydney Futures Exchange at 0741 AEST, the September share price index contract was down 13 points at 4,958.