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Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly weaker as softer precious metal and oil prices continue to paint a bleak picture for the resources sector.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open weaker as a poor lead from the US, coupled with softer commodity prices, paints a bleak outlook for the domestic bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open sharply weaker as oil prices tumbled, suggesting resource stocks will be under pressure in early trade.

Virgin home loan spices up mortgage lending

Competition is about to heat up in the home loan market after Virgin Money launched its much-anticipated home loan product which promises a low 6.59 per cent variable interest rate, a 'repayment holiday' option and savings of over $25,000.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 6 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly weaker, following a negative lead from Wall Street and some European markets on Friday night.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a positive lead from the US markets sets the tone for the domestic bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open sharply weaker as a poor lead from the US, coupled with a number of stocks going ex-dividend, are expected to weigh on the domestic bourse.

Count to include equity release on approved list

Financial planning group Count Financial will include equity release products on their approved list, aimed at the growing number of retirees nicknamed the MERLOTs and SKI-ers.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly firmer as US markets provide a positive lead and the earnings season draws to a close.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as firmer base and precious metal prices create positive sentiment for a market at the tail end of its earnings season.