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Aust shares close higher

The Australian share market has closed higher, recovering most of its Monday losses after a small but much-needed lift in oil prices. At the close on Tuesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was..

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RBA’s decision – full text

Statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 2.5 per cent. Growth in the global economy is continuin..

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BHP, oil stocks lead market rebound

The Australian share market is rebounding from Monday's sell-off, with mining giant BHP Billiton and energy stocks leading the gains. The market is around three quarters of a per cent higher, claim..

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Stocks to watch on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Tuesday, Dec 2: MTS - METCASH - down 43 cents, or 16.48 per cent, at $2.18 Metcash shares have slumped to a 10 year low after the grocery whol..

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