Asciano, cap in hand
Asciano boss Mark Rowsthorn will have been heartened by the success of the recent Wesfarmers issue as he works out the best way to raise capital without spooking an already sceptical investor base.
IT sector shines lone light as shares reverse
The sharemarket closed down more than 1 per cent yesterday on weaker resource stocks and industrials, the only bright spot being the information technology sector.
ASX edges higher as oil and gold rises
The Australian share market nudged a little higher after closing relatively flat last week as gold and oil prices rose.
Aussie shares close higher
The Australian share market closed in the black after stronger commodity prices bolstered resource stocks and countered a negative US lead overnight.
Aussie stocks down two per cent at noon
The Australian stock market was two per cent lower at noon after falls from the resource and financial sectors following a drop on Wall Street overnight.
Stocks close higher driven by miners
The Australian share market closed moderately higher, driven by renewed strength in global miners BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto.
Aussie sharemarket closes stronger
The Australian share market closed moderately stronger driven by an improvement in financial stocks and a positive lead from Wall Street.
Stocks close slightly higher
The Australian share market has closed flat, with Westpac and St George the only standouts among banking stocks and the big miners generally weaker.
Aussie stocks higher, led by resources
The Australian share market closed firmly in the black, driven by the resources sector after the commodities index recorded its biggest weekly gain in 33 years.
Resources drive Aussie stocks higher
The Australian share market closed firmly in the black after a stronger prices drove resources sector higher, helping to ovecome a negative Wall Street lead.
Prospect of interest rate cut keeps...
THE sharemarket has closed flat for a second session yesterday, with Westpac and St George the standouts among banking stocks and the miners generally weaker.
08/08/08
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ASX slightly firmer with banks stronger
The Australian share closed marginally firmer, with the banking sector gaining ground and a slightly positive Wall Street adding to the buoyant local tone.
Stocks above 5000
Australian shares rise in early trade, after another fall in oil prices.
08/06/08
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Aussie stocks lower after resources fall
The Australian share market closed lower after losses from the resources sector amid sharply weaker commodity prices overnight and a poor lead from Wall Street.
Banks lead stocks up
The stock market is up despite US equities slumping on jobs and manufacturing figures.
Aussie stocks up awaiting US job data
The Australian share market has edged marginally higher despite a muted performance by Wall Street.
ASX close flat as bank gains offset
The Australian share market closed flat as a rally in banks and property trusts, triggered by a positive US lead, offset falls in mining and energy stocks.
ASX closes sharply lower
The Australian share market closed sharply lower, losing two per cent as weaker financial and resource stocks added to the negative direction from Wall Street.
Shares near 5000 barrier
Share open lower, as banks and miners drag the market towards the 5000 barrier.
End to worst year since 1982
THE sharemarket closed lower yesterday, despite a positive start, finishing the financial year substantially weaker.
Stocks close lower after US markets drop
The Australian share market closed lower after a big drop on United States markets and a surge in the oil price to more than $US140 a barrel overnight.
Banks back in favour as market posts...
The sharemarket closed stronger yesterday, with positive gains from the banks driving the local index into higher territory.
Resources boost for market after slow...
THE sharemarket overcame negative early trading to close higher yesterday, boosted by strength among mining and oil stocks.
Wall Street woes spread down under
The sharemarket closed lower yesterday, weighed down by the financial sector after renewed concerns about credit issues on Wall Street.
06/03/08
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BHP and Rio Tinto lead market higher
The Australian sharemarket closed higher yesterday, boosted by strong rises in global miners BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto.
Banks lead way as shares climb
The Australian sharemarket closed higher yesterday as Westpac's proposed takeover of St George enlivened the banking and financial services sector.