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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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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07/28/08
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Stocks sink below 5000
The share market falls below 5000 points for the first time in almost two years.
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.
Shares rise on resources (Reuters)
Reuters - Asian shares rose on Monday, with resources companies benefiting from stronger metals and oil prices, while the dollar rose, shrugging off worse-than-expected U.S. job losses.
Stocks higher despite US fall
Australian stocks opened higher today, defying a fall on Wall Street fell on Friday.
Stocks to watch
Stocks of interest on the Australian Stock Exchange today.
Stocks follow US down
The share market opens lower after US stocks fell on weaker economic data and industrial metals fell in London.
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.
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.
Shares edge up
The Australian share market edges higher after US stocks gain overnight.
05/27/08
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Aussie's greenback parity paradox
Dollar spike has pundits and investors alike rethinking their outlook for interest rates.
Aussie shares tipped to fall
The share market is expected to open lower after US stocks sink on rising oil prices and worries about inflation and consumer spending.
04/22/08
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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.
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Rising metals and oil prices support commodity producers' shares, but banks fall on concerns over the credit crisis.
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.