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A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas: ENERGY Oil prices dipped, weighed down by signs some Libyan crude exports will resume soon and weak trade data in China, the world's sec..
A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - The tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index led US stocks sharply lower as anxiety about pricey technology equities return with a vengeance and drag..
Three-year Australian bond futures prices are lower after local jobs figures surprised the market for a second month in a row.The unemployment rate in March fell to 5.8 per cent, much lower than the 6..
The share market has been driven higher by financial stocks after the release of better than expected jobs figures.The gains took the All Ordinaries index to its highest level since June 2008, a mark ..
The Australian dollar has reached a fresh four-month high on greenback weakness following the release of US Federal Reserve meeting minutes. At 0700 AEST on Thursday, the local currency was trading..
A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - Wall Street stocks bolted higher with tech equities leading the way after US Federal Reserve minutes showed no support for an early rise in i..
Australian bond futures prices are slightly higher in quiet trade, ahead of the release of local jobs figures on Thursday. UBS interest rate strategist Matthew Johnson said there was a small rally ..
The Australian share market closed at its highest level since the global financial crisis in mid-2008, boosted by a range of positive drivers. Rising consumer confidence amid positive global econom..
Lending for housing continued to rise in February, but in a way that's likely to please the Reserve Bank of Australia. The value of finance approvals by banks and other lenders rose by 2.9 per cent..
Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Wednesday: AWC - ALUMINA - up 3.5 cents, or 2.8 per cent, at $1.29 Alumina's aluminium producing partner Alcoa lost $US178 million ($A..
Department store Myer has given up its hope of a merger with rival David Jones after being trumped by a $2.15 billion takeover offer from a South African retailer. Myer had proposed a "merger of eq..
South African retailer Woolworths believes it can dramatically turn around David Jones within five years, after launching a $2.15 billion takeover bid for the department store business.The company, wh..
Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Wednesday, April 9AFJ - AFFINITY EDUCATION - in trading halt, last traded at $1.34Affinity Education is shelling out $80 million for 51 child care a..
A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas:ENERGYGlobal oil prices jumped on renewed Ukraine tensions after pro-Russian protesters seized government buildings in the eastern city of Done..
Gold futures ticked to a two week high as violence in Ukraine fueled safe-haven buying.The most actively traded gold contract, for June delivery, ended up 0.8 per cent, or $US10.80, at $US1,309.10 a t..
A roundup of trading on major world markets:NEW YORK - The tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index rallied, leading the market to its first day of gains after three straight losses.The Nasdaq added 33.23 poi..
Australian bond futures prices are mixed as investors wait for key local job figures. A disappointing National Australia Bank business survey, which showed sluggish business conditions affected con..
The share market has rebounded from early losses to close flat, as bargain hunters stepped in. "The decline we've seen over the last two to three days was US focused, with the US technology sector,..
Australia's new trade agreement with Japan is good news for the economy but it's too early to say how consumers will benefit, economists say. The agreement with Australia's second largest trading p..
Mining giant Rio Tinto has gifted its stake in one of the world's largest copper mine to two charities. Rio Tinto said its 19.1 per cent stake in Northern Dynasty, which is developing the Pebble Co..
Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Tuesday:AFJ - AFFINITY EDUCATION - in trading halt, last traded at $1.34Affinity Education is shelling out $80 million for 51 child care and..
German industrial production grew more than expected in February despite a small drop in the construction sector, pointing to a robust start to the year, official data suggests. Industrial output, ..
The Australian dollar has drifted lower following soft economic data. At 0700 AEST on Tuesday, the local currency was trading at 92.75 US cents, down from 92.84 cents on Monday. Data released on..
Uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's easy-money policies has sparked a selling of gold futures. The most actively traded contract, for June delivery, on Monday settled down $US5.20, or 0.4 per ce..
US stocks have slumped for a third day in a row with investors worrying about whether high-flying technology stocks are overvalued and cautiously anticipating earnings season. The Dow Jones Industr..
