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Market pares gains ahead of data

Fri, 03 May 2013 02:57:24 GMT

THE sharemarket pared most of its early rise as profit-taking set in ahead of the release of US jobs data tonight.

Thu, 02 May 2013 21:27:38 GMT

THE dollar moved slightly higher amid gains on US share markets.

Thu, 02 May 2013 21:05:18 GMT

US stocks rallied, helped by strong tech profits, an upbeat jobs reading and a rate cut by the ECB.

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

ASIC'S plan to discourage high-frequency traders from using "dark pools" has been criticised by industry superannuation funds.

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

GPT Group chairman Rob Ferguson has come under fire for chairing three listed companies simultaneously.

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

SHARES were punished yesterday and the dollar was also sharply lower on the increased likelihood of an interest rate cut.

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:36:37 GMT

SIGNS that a nascent recovery in the housing sector stumbled in March pushed the Australian dollar to its lowest since mid-April.

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:24:23 GMT

THE sharemarket has closed 0.7 per cent lower, with concerns about global economic growth pulling down resources stocks.

Wed, 01 May 2013 21:15:34 GMT

THE dollar dropped below 103 US cents for the first time in three days amid falls on US stock markets and weaker commodity prices.

Wed, 01 May 2013 20:51:04 GMT

US stocks fell as investors reacted to weak data and found little comfort in the Fed's decision to retain its easy-money policies.