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Stocks to watch on Tuesday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Tuesday, July 7: AFJ - AFFINITY EDUCATION - down two cents, or 2.9 per cent, at 68 cents GEM - G8 EDUCATION - down 13 cents, or 4.1 per cent, ..

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$A falls to six-year low

The Australian dollar has hit a fresh six-year-low after a landslide `No' vote in Greece's bailout referendum. At 1200 AEST on Monday, the local unit was trading at 75.05 US cents, down from 75.84 ..

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Greece no vote sends shares lower

The share market is more than one per cent weaker after Greek voters rejected Europe's bailout and austerity package. The impact of uncertainty about Greece's future was partly offset by strong gai..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - Wall Street was closed on Friday for a public holiday. LONDON - Europe's main stock markets slipped with all eyes on Greece's weekend refe..

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Stocks to watch on Monday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Monday, July 6: DLS - DRILLSEARCH - up one cent, or 0.9 per cent, at $1.075 Oil and gas producer Drillsearch Energy says chief executive Brad ..

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Stocks to watch on Friday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Friday, July 3: BHP - BHP BILLITON - up 35 cents, or 1.3 per cent, at $27.00 RIO - RIO TINTO - up two cents, or 0.04 per cent, at $53.03 FM..

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Shares continue to rise

The share market is on track for a third consecutive day of gains. The main indices were more than one per cent higher in early afternoon trade, as markets continue to stabilise after Monday's dras..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks have gained, following European equities higher on hopes for a deal with Greece as US data showed private-sector hiring accelerated..

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Stocks to watch on Thursday

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday, July 2: AIO - ASCIANO - up $1.12, or 16.84 per cent, at $7.77 Ports and rail operator Asciano is in talks about a $8.8 billion takeo..

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