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Iraq, iron ore drive down Aust market

The Australian share market has closed at its lowest level in two months after escalating violence in Iraq spooked investors and falling iron ore prices continued to pressure mining stocks. CMC chi..

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Shares slump on Iraq tensions

The share market has fallen to a two-month low as escalating violence in Iraq rattles investors. US President Barack Obama has said he's considering all options to halt the march of Islamic militan..

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Bonds firm as Iraq violence escalates

Australian bond futures prices are higher as worries about a new insurgency in Iraq spark a bout of cautious trade. Islamic militants are pushing toward Baghdad after capturing a town to the north ..

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Stocks to watch on Friday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Friday, June 13: GFF - GOODMAN FIELDER - steady at 68.0 cents Food group Goodman Fielder will spend $27 million to expand its Christchurch ult..

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