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Australian Market Report of February 15: Clawed Out a Weekly Gain
FEB 15, 2010 11:31 - Article Views: 4,284
The Australian sharemarket eased some early gains and closed slightly higher on Friday. This was the first weekly gain in five weeks while the global markets had been shadowed by China's monetary tightening, worries on US economic recovery stability and sovereign debt issue in Euro zone. |
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Australian Market Report of September 23: Wall Street Fresh High
SEP 23, 2009 13:00 - Article Views: 8,108
After a modest setback on Monday, US shares climbed overnight to a fresh high as investors returned to the market on upbeat outlook on the economy. Meanwhile, positive company earnings reports also helped to lift the market sentiment. |
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Australian Market Report of July 31: To Extend Solid Gains
JULY 31, 2009 13:00 - Article Views: 8,929
US stocks broadly surged on Thursday fueled by the better-than-expected earnings reports. The market's rally pushed the major indexes to their highest closes of the year. |
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Australian Market Report of July 30: Weak Overseas Markets
JULY 30, 2009 13:00 - Article Views: 9,168
Wall Street ended modestly lower overnight after the Shanghai stock market slumped 5 per cent, a biggest single day decline of the year in China. The US stocks were also hit by the Commerce Department data that new orders for US manufactured durable goods fell 2.5 per cent in June. |
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Australian Market Report of July 29: US Consumer Confidence Falls
JULY 29, 2009 13:00 - Article Views: 6,121
US stocks closed flat overnight after a weaker-than-expected survey on consumer confidence. The Conference Board reported its confidence index fell to 46.6 from 49.3 in June, primarily due to a worsening job market. |
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Australian Market Report of July 21: More Upbeat Financial Results
JULY 21, 2009 13:00 - Article Views: 8,308
The Australian market closed firmer yesterday on stronger commodities prices and good leads from overseas markets. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index rose 49.5 points, or 1.24 per cent, at 4050.3 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index gained 51.3 points, or 1.28 per cent, to 4044.2 points. |
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Australian Market Report of July 17: Recession to End This Year
JULY 17, 2009 13:00 - Article Views: 7,607
Australian shares yesterday gained on the rise of Wall Street. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 gained 71.1 points, or 1.8 per cent, at 3995.6, while the broader All Ordinaries had gained 70.3 points, or 1.8 per cent, to 3987.8. |
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Australian Market Report of July 7: Low Trading before Earnings Season
JULY 7, 2009 13:00 - Article Views: 7,954
Yesterday, the Australian stocks closed lower led by weakness in mining and energy sectors following the drop in oil prices. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index lost 44.5 points, or 1.16 per cent, to 3,783.7 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index was 42.4 points, or 1.11 per cent lower, to 3,784.2 points. Analysts expect the market remains low trading volume as the investors were nervous ahead of the reporting season. |
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Australian Market Report of May 29: Helped by Rising Oil Prices
MAY 29, 2009 13:00 - Article Views: 9,268
The Australian share market closed lower with a broad-based selling off after Wall Street's tumble. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index slumped 45.4 points, or 1.2 per cent, at 3755.7, while the broader All Ordinaries index lost 41.4 points, or 1.1 per cent, to 3753.9. |
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