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Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 20 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer and could threaten the 5000 mark again as positive commodity price developments and a continued solid lead from US markets provides the basis for another push forward.

Young business owners to shun 'bricks and mortar' lending

As property prices in Australia continue to skyrocket, the next generation of business owners are more likely to secure their funding through alternative sources rather than the "family home".

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a positive lead from the US and some base metal gains sets the tone for another positive session on the domestic bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a solid lead from US stocks, firmer commodity prices and the potential for bargain hunting are expected to combine to drive the local bourse higher.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly firmer, although there could be a retraction following yesterday's surge.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a strong lead from the US offset mixed commodity prices to suggests a stronger start to the local bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly weaker as US markets remain weak, although the bargain hunting from yesterday, coupled with improving commodity prices overnight, could help shift the domestic bourse into the black.

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.