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Australian share market closes higher

The Australian share market pulled back in late trading but still closed slightly higher, with investors unfazed by Prime Minister Julia Gillard announcing that the next federal election would be on S..

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Australian shares extend gains

The Australian share market is extending its good run for January, led by gains in the resources sector. At 1248 AEDT on Wednesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 13.1 points, or 0.27%, ..

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Australian shares edge higher

Gains by major resources companies have led the Australian share market slightly higher, extending nine days of gains. At 1026 AEDT on Wednesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 4.1 point..

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