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Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a positive lead from the US creates a bright sentiment for local investors.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as commodity prices again take the lead, offsetting any investor concern about a mixed performance on US markets overnight.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as record prices on some base metals and further gains on gold suggest another strong day for the domestic resources sector.

Commonwealth banks on customer service and IT

The Commonwealth Bank has unveiled a four-pronged corporate strategy that includes merging two key units, improving IT and offering flexible employment in a bid to remain one of the country's leading banks.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a positive lead from the US sets the tone for the domestic bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open weaker as base and precious metals trod water overnight, although weakness in US stocks following the decision by the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates is expected to flow through to the local market.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly firmer as firmer base and precious metals continue to underpin the strong resource sector, while the explosion of merger news yesterday should also maintain a domestic bid tone.

ASX and SFE to merge

The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) and the SFE Corporation Limited (SFE) has announced that the merger is to go ahead, which is set to create the ninth largest listed exchange group in the world.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a slight positive from US leads combines with improved commodity prices to push local stocks to fresh record highs today.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a weak lead from US markets is likely to be offset by exceptionally strong commodity price moves overnight, particularly in oil and base metals.