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ASX surges on interest rate hopes
The Australian share market made strong gains, closing more than three per cent higher following a strong US lead and hopes of cuts to domestic interest rates.
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.
Gloomy outlook for commodities
Commodities prices may drop faster next year, pressured by slumping global demand and a strengthening US dollar, according to ANZ Bank.
08/20/08
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Stocks above 5000
Australian shares rise in early trade, after another fall in oil prices.
08/06/08
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ASX high at noon as Wall St soars
The Australian stock market was up at noon as News Corporation Ltd reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year results.
08/06/08
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Stocks top 5000
The Australian stock market opens higher for a second day after Wall St rallies on positive private sector employment data.
Banks pull stocks higher
The stock bounces back after Wall St is buoyed by a drop in the oil price and positive consumer confidence data.
07/29/08
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Miners weaken, with inflation results in wings
THE Australian sharemarket closed lower yesterday after a mixed lead from Wall Street overnight and little in the way of market-swaying economic data or company news.
Banks boost local stocks at noon
The Australian share market was higher at noon, boosted by financials and the prospect of another interest rate cut in the United States later on Tuesday night.
Stocks sink below 5000
The share market falls below 5000 points for the first time in almost two years.
Stocks to watch
Stocks of interest on the Australian Stock Exchange today.
Stocks recover
The Australian share market is still down, but is off earlier lows.
Booming miners keep jobless rate low
Australia probably added jobs for a record 19th month in May, keeping unemployment close to a three- decade low.
06/11/08
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US rebound may aid market
The share market is expected to open higher after US stocks make a modest rebound following Friday's sharp slide.
ASX prepares for coal futures
The ASX expects a trading volume of 350 million tonnes a year by 2013 for the coal futures contract it plans to launch soon.
Resources pulled down by oil slide
The Australian sharemarket closed weaker yesterday as lower prices for oil and base metals pulled back the global miners BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto.
Aussie's greenback parity paradox
Dollar spike has pundits and investors alike rethinking their outlook for interest rates.
Share market expected to open higher
The Australian share market is expected to open higher after US stocks surged on Friday.
Aust stocks lower at noon
The Australian share market was lower at noon, dragged down by Wall Street and consumer expectations of inflation, and by labour data.
ASX closes lower on weak Wall St lead
The Australian share market closed lower after a weak lead from Wall Street.
ASX closes lower amid profit taking
The Australian share market closed in negative territory after profit-taking ended six consecutive days of gains.
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.
ASX follows US rebound after Fed cut
Australian stocks remained firmly in the black at noon after the US Federal Reserve's 75 basis point interest-rate cut.
Stocks end sharply down
Australian shares fell sharply on Monday to its lowest close in 18 months with around $27 billion wiped off the local bourse.