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Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2006
The Australian share market should open weaker as profit taking emerged again on commodity markets, opening the door for further losses in the local bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2006
The Australian share market should open firmer as a solid lead from the US and improved precious and base metal prices set the tone for a solid end to the week.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2006
The Australian share market should open stronger as a solid lead from the US and some bargain hunting following yesterday's weakness combine to drive the local bourse higher.

Real estate risk: alert, not alarmed

After yet another strong year for real estate investments, investors are wary of new risks in 2006, particularly potential interest rate rises and a slowing economy.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2006
The Australian share market should open sharply lower this morning as heavy selling in commodities across the board could lead to some broad red strokes on the domestic bourse this morning.

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2006
The Australian share market should open slightly firmer in early trade as a broadly unchanged US market provides little direction for the local bourse.

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2006
The Australian share market should open lower following a negative lead from Wall Street.

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2006
The Australian share market is poised to open lower following a negative lead from Wall Street and weaker futures levels.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2006
Futures levels point to a stronger opening on the Australian share market following a positive lead from Wall Street.

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2006
The Australian share market should open stronger if futures levels are any measure despite a negative lead from Wall Street.