Nikkei drops in thin trade on losses in Asia markets

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

* Nikkei down 1 percent, Topix falls 0.8 pct * Losses in other Asian markets sour sentiment in Tokyo View full post on Market news | ninemsn Money

US-STOCKS-Wall St edges higher on energy, financial shares

Monday, December 27th, 2010

* Indexes add to year-end rally, S&P up 11.6 pct in 2010 * Boeing, American Express pressure Dow View full post on Market news | ninemsn Money

Australia shares gain 0.7 pct; mergers abound

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

(Updates with comments, stocks on the move) MELBOURNE, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Australian stocks were up 0.7 percent on Tuesday, getting closer to a flat finish for 2010, with miners leading on firmer metals prices and a wave of merger activity boosting sentiment. View full post on Market news | ...

Australian shares shed early gains, fall 0.6 pct

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

(Adds comment, details) By Miranda Maxwell View full post on Market news | ninemsn Money

Australian stocks rise 0.3 pct; Virgin Blue at 1-mo high

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

* Virgin Blue rallies 5.9 pct on tie-up ok * Sigma gains as regulator approves sale plan View full post on Market news | ninemsn Money

Australia shares flat; defensives make up for miner losses

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

* S&P/ASX up less than 1 point to close at 4,767.8 * Origin jumps 1.8 pct on state power deal, rival AGL falls View full post on Market news | ninemsn Money

Australia shares end firmer; AGL loses 5 pct

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

(Updates with comments, details) By Victoria Thieberger View full post on Market news | ninemsn Money

Australia shares end up 0.2 pct; top banks lead

Monday, December 13th, 2010

(Adds broker comment) By Michael Smith 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

Australia shares slip 0.1 pct; Riversdale jumps

Monday, December 6th, 2010

(Adds details) By Narayanan Somasundaram View full post on Market news | ninemsn Money