Aussie stocks firmer on expiry of options

Friday, December 24th, 2010

The Australian share market remained slightly higher at noon on the pre-Christmas expiry of equity options.At 1200 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 17.1 points, or 0.36 per cent, at 4,795.5 points, while the broader All Ordinaries index was up 15.4 points, or 0.32 per cent, at 4,885 points. View ...

Nikkei flat in wary market but financials gain

Monday, December 20th, 2010

TOKYO, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average stayed flaton Friday, ending the week with gains of around 0.9 percent aslosses in trading companies offset gains in banks spurred byforeign buying and hikes in the real estate sector boosted by theBank of Japan's asset-buying scheme. After rallying about 12 ...

US STOCKS-Wall St rises on upbeat data, S&P holds key level

Sunday, December 12th, 2010

* GE lifts dividend again, stock rises * Nasdaq posts 8th straight daily gain, hits 3-yr high View full post on Market news | ninemsn Money

UPDATE 6-Oil slips on China rate hike worry, gasoline slide

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

* China raises reserves requirements, curbs oil * China crude oil imports surge in Nov, supports oil View full post on Market news | ninemsn Money

Australian shares jump 0.9 pct on jobs surprise, retailers sag

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

* S&P/ASX 200 gains 41.4 points to close at 4,741.3 * Strong jobs data buoys banks View full post on Market news | ninemsn Money

Australian shares slip on bank, retailer jitters

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

* S&P/ASX 200 down 26.9 points to 4,699.9 * Retailers Woolworths, Myer slide to 4-month lows View full post on Market news | ninemsn Money

UPDATE 6-Oil soars to 2-year high on cold, weak dollar

Sunday, December 5th, 2010

* US nonfarm payrolls below forecasts, pressures dollar * Cold weather in Europe propels Brent above $91 View full post on Market news | ninemsn Money

Australia shares fall on euro zone, local growth worries

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

(Adds dealer comment, stocks on the move ) MELBOURNE, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Australian stocks fell 0.3 percent in morning trade after Australia's third-quarter GDP came in lower than expected, adding to worries about the widening euro zone debt crisis. View full post ...

Australia shares slip on European debt worries

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

(Adds broker comment, updates to late morning) By Michael Smith View full post on Market news | ninemsn Money

Australia shares fall on weak commodity prices

Monday, November 29th, 2010

(Adds details) SYDNEY, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Australian stocks fell 0.4percent on Monday after weak commodity prices hurt miners andon investor concerns over euro-zone debt problems. View full post on Market news | ninemsn Money