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Morning Market Wrap: Gains continue; US$ weakens

The Australian share market is likely to continue its recent gains, following a slight lead from key United States indices overnight.

Afternoon Market Wrap: AXS hits 16-month high

The Australian share market struck a fresh 16-month high today, as key resources stocks pushed the bourse higher after continued strength in commodities markets overnight.

Midday Market Wrap: Gold and resources lead market; bonds and dollar weak

The Australian share market was up more than half a per cent at midday, pushed along by strength in gold and resources and strong performances by offshore markets overnight.

Morning Market Wrap: Gains expected on ASX

The Australian share market is likely to continue its recent gains, following a strong lead from offshore markets overnight.

Afternoon Market Wrap: Solid gain led by News Corp, AMP

The Australian share market made solid gains throughout the day, led by News Corp, AMP and major resource stocks.

Midday Market Wrap: ASX hits holding pattern

The Australian share market was fractionally firmer at noon but remains in a holding pattern.

Morning Market Wrap: Lacklustre lead from US; Dollar starts strong

In Sydney today, the Australian share market is likely to weaken today following a lacklustre lead from the United States on Friday.

Afternoon Market Wrap: ASX in positive territory

The Australian share market finished in positive territory today buoyed by signs of a sustained recovery in the United States.

Dollar consolidates ahead of $US0.70 push

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2003
The Australian dollar shot closer to six-year highs this week, riding on a strong economy and weak US dollar, and is expected to push towards $US0.7000 in the short term.

Midday Market Report: Resource sector boosted by metal prices; bonds open weaker

The Australian share market moved ahead at noon today as strong metal prices overnight boosted the resources sector.