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Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2006
The Australian share market should open substantially weaker today as profit taking emerged on the precious and base metal market, opening up expectations of a similar performance on domestic resource stocks on the local bourse today.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2006
The Australian share market should open mildly firmer as a lead from the US and firmer oil and precious metal prices create enough positive sentiment to offset a mixed night on the base metals markets.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2006
The Australian share market should open firmer as a combination of a surge in US stocks, record commodity and base metal prices and fresh highs in the oil price virtually ensure an extension of yesterday's gains.

SG not a tax: Tax Inquiry

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2006
Treasurer Costello's long awaited international tax comparison report has reluctantly agreed that the 9 per cent SG is not a tax.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly firmer as continued improvement in gold and precious metal prices, as well as further oil price gains, point to another strong day for the local resources sector.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as stronger base metal prices and a positive lead from US markets set the stage for another move to record highs today.

Tax cuts will trigger rates hike: Economists

KATE HAGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2006
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left interest rates on hold for the 13th month in a row, but Access Economics tips that rates will go north following any possible tax cuts in in May's budget announcement.

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.