Late Rally Powers Asian Stock Rebound
Even Korea, which showed early weakness over uncertain reaction to government's bank bailout plan, rises 2.3%, while Japan, Hong Kong and Australia all perform significantly better Monday.
ASX closes lower after financials fall
The Australian share market closed lower after falls from the financial sector, with Babcock & Brown suffering a heavy loss amid a drop in interim profit.
Aussie stocks lower at noon
The Australian share market was more than 1.5 per cent lower at noon with both the financial and resources sectors in the red.
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.
ASX marginally in the red
The ASX was marginally in the red at noon, with gold stocks heavily sold off for the second consecutive day on the back of a falling gold price.
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.
Jobs spike unlikely to stop rate cut
An unexpected surge in the number of full-time employees last month is unlikely to stand in the way of an interest rate cut, economists say.
08/07/08
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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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ASX lower led by financials, resources
The Australian share market closed more than two per cent lower, dragged down by the resource and financial sectors and a weak lead from Wall Street overnight.
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.
NAB chief could get $7.5m each year
AHMED FAHOUR, the head of National Australia Bank's domestic operations, became the highest-profile casualty of the race to succeed his boss, John Stewart, as the group...
Nikkei Rebounds on Exporters
Asian markets rebounded, with Japanese exporters such as Canon advancing on a weakened yen and overnight gains on Wall Street, but Sony shares declined a day after the company...
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Stocks under pressure after US falls
The share market is expected to open lower after Wall St fell over 1% on Friday.
Resources keep shares in the black
THE sharemarket rallied in afternoon trading to close marginally higher after some heavy lifting by the big miners offset jitters among the financials.
Battered stocks pare back losses
THE sharemarket recovered from earlier losses yesterday but still ended marginally in the red - taking its lead from a rout on Wall Street over the weekend.
Banks pull shares down
The Australian share market was lower in early afternoon trading, as falls in the banking outweighed gains among the big miners.
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.
Australian stocks hit 32-month low
The Aussie stock market was languishing at a 32-month low at noon as fears of slowing global growth lowered commodity prices and hammered the resources sector.
Shares slither up, oiled by resources
THE sharemarket closed in positive territory yesterday, buoyed by strong gains in the resource and energy sectors.
06/17/08
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Early gains turn into share-price...
THE Australian sharemarket gave back early gains to close lower despite positive moves on Wall Street.
Fighting retreat: market gives up a...
THE Australian sharemarket closed flat on lower trading volumes yesterday after a weak lead from Wall Street and a dip in some commodity prices.
05/01/08
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Market in the black, buoyed by finance
THE Australian sharemarket closed marginally in the black yesterday, driven by strength in the financial sector, but was weighed down at the end by a weaker mining sector...
ASX closes lower on weak Wall St lead
The Australian share market closed lower after a weak lead from Wall Street.
Australian stocks higher at noon
The Australian stock market was 1.1 per cent stronger at noon as solid earnings results lifted investor spirits and Wall Street provided a good lead.
02/21/08
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ASX buoyed by earnings results
The Australian share market closed firmly in the black as solid earnings results from Telstra, Qantas, Fairfax and other major companies.
02/21/08
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Aussie stocks slightly down at noon
The Australian sharemarket was slightly down at noon after a lacklustre lead from Wall Street Monday night.
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