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.
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.
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.
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.
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 above 5000
Australian shares rise in early trade, after another fall in oil prices.
08/06/08
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Banks lead stocks up
The stock market is up despite US equities slumping on jobs and manufacturing figures.
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 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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Stocks to watch
Stocks of interest on the Australian Stock Exchange today.
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.
US jitters stain local bourse red
THE sharemarket closed deep in the red yesterday as the ripples from a slump on Wall Street slump on Friday reached Australian shores.
Stocks end higher for second day running
The Australian share market closed stronger for the second consecutive day after mining and energy shares were boosted by higher prices for base metals and oil.
Aussie stocks close three per cent lower
Australian stocks fell three per cent on a shortened trading day as big falls in the price of oil and gold and weaker metal prices hammered resources stocks.
ASX closes lower on weak Wall St lead
The Australian share market closed lower after a weak lead from Wall Street.
Shares little changed, ANZ tumbles
Australian shares hardly move, as ANZ and other banks fall on worries over more writedowns for bad assets.
04/07/08
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Aussie stocks up awaiting US job data
The Australian share market has edged marginally higher despite a muted performance by Wall Street.
Stocks close lower, dragged by banks
The Australian share market closed marginally lower today, dragged back by more fears over the health of the banking sector.
Big US jump boosts Aussie stocks
The Australian share market has posted its biggest one-day gain in eight weeks, adding $43.5 billion to the value of stocks.
Stocks end high as investors go for gold
The Australian share market closed higher, lifted by the big miners and gold stocks as the price of the precious metal hit record highs.
Stocks close down again
The Australian share market retreated as US woes over the global credit crunch resurfaced and fresh jobs figures locally fuelled fears of another rate rise.
Stock market continues downward spiral
The Australian share market marked its third trading day in a row of finishing in the red, as investors shunned the big miners and energy stocks.