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Australian Market Report of December 9: More Positive Leads

🕔12/9/2008 1:00:42 PM

On Monday, the Australian share market closed around four per cent higher, boosted by gains in the financial and resources sector and a rally on United States markets on Friday. Meanwhile, bargain hunters took the buying opportunity to snap cheap stocks. Energy sector was also pushed up by the higher oil price as well as the Santos takeover talks. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index gained 141.7 points, or 4.06 per cent, to 3,631.6, while the broader All Ordinaries was up 126.6 points, or 3.69 per cent, at 3,553.8. The news a short-term rescue package for the US carmakers expected to be unveiled may strengthen the market sentiment today. Resource stocks would also gain after commodity prices advanced.

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Australian Market Report of December 5: Concerns over Debt Refinancing

🕔12/5/2008 1:00:23 PM

Australian stocks ended flat for a second day after an early rally sparked by Babcock & Brown's winning of a reprieve from bankers loses steam. Yesterday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 share index ended little changed for a second day running, giving up just 1.4 points to 3542.4, while the All Ordinaries index ended down 0.2%, or 8.4 points, at 3468.1. Earlier, the indexes climbed about 2%. It is anticipated that the energy and mining sectors will plunge after the commodities price lowered with poor outlook and concerns over companies' ability of debt refinancing in a short term may weigh on the stocks.

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Australian Market Report of December 4: Rescue Takes Time to Work

🕔12/4/2008 1:00:36 PM

On Wednesday, the Australian stock market closed marginally higher as figures showed that economic growth slowed to a crawl in the September quarter. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index rose 5.6 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 3,533.8, while the broader All Ordinaries added 3.1 points, or 0.09 per cent, to 3,476.5. In recent weeks, the Australian share kept see-sawed during the trading day. In a short term investors remained cautious to any trigger on the market, while the impact for low interest rates and government stimulus may need some time to work.

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Australian Market of December 1: Investors Aware of Weak Outlook

🕔12/1/2008 1:00:32 PM

On Friday, the Australian share market benchmark S&P/ASX200 index closd 154.5 points, or 4.3% higher, to 3742.5, while the broader All Ordinaries jumped 144.5 points, or 4.1%, to 3,672.7. The market experienced a best week for the two indexes since the recent two months, delivering weekly gains of 9.5% and 8.4%, respectively. However, the weak economic data and profit outlook would send the local market lower despite the strong lead from overseas markets. The news about RBA's expected aggressive rate cut will dominate the market this week.

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Australian Market Report of November 28: A Quiet Day

🕔11/28/2008 1:00:12 PM

On Thursday, the Australian share market closed higher for a fourth day with around 1.4 per cent stronger led by the big miners as commodities surged. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index closed up 48 points, or 1.36 per cent, at 3588, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 48.6 points, or 1.4 per cent, at 3528.2. Analysts said the market seems to be a little quiet with less participation, except for some fluctuation after BHP's decision of dumping its takeover bid for Rio Tinto.

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Australian Market Report of November 24: Surge Amid Bear Market

🕔11/24/2008 1:00:59 PM

The Australian stock market staged a late rally on last Friday, with the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index closing up 63.6 points, or 1.9 per cent, at 3,416.5, while the broader All Ordinaries index gained 54.3 points, or 1.63 per cent, to 3,386.9. Market is struggling to recover with some "bear market rally" although the fundamental problems remain. Analysts said the recent fluctuation is because of uncertainty and the political factors are important at this stage.

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Australian Market Report of November 20: Lack of Catalyst to Rise

🕔11/20/2008 1:00:53 PM

On Wednesday, the Australian sharemarket closed lower despite a positive start led by rally on Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 23.6 points, or 0.67 per cent, at 3,499.63 while the broader All Ordinaries index shed 29.9 points, or 0.85 per cent, to 3,483.23. The market has lost half its value, or A$804 billion in just over one year. Analysts say that the overall trend may not change without catalyst for the market to go up while the overseas will pull the Australia market lower each time it seems to hit the bottom.

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