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Outlook: Aussie market expected to open flat

The Australian share market is expected to open flat with Wall Street edging into the red overnight. NAB (ASX:NAB) is working on a proposal to allow super funds to fund infrastruct…

Market Wrap - 03/03/10, 5.15pm EST

Aussie shares close higher. Strike action has stopped almost all operations at Platinum Australia Ltd’s (ASX:PLA) Smokey Hills mine in South Africa.

Aust Market Outlook - 03/03/10, 9.11am EST

Australian share market may open slightly higher. Norton Gold Fields Ltd (ASX:NGF) raises $20 million via a placement of shares to China Precious Metal Resources.

Market at Midday - 03/03/10, 12.27pm EST

Aussie shares higher at midday. Western Areas NL (ASX:WSA) and Finnish JV partner Magnus Minerals are looking for a partner for six nickel/zinc/copper exploration projects located …

Aust Market Outlook - 02/03/10, 9.32am EST

Australian share market may open higher. Alcoa Inc (ASX:AAI) announces new contracts with Loy Yang Power to power its Point Henry smelter and Portland aluminium smelter through to …

Market at Midday - 02/03/10, 12.28pm EST

Aussie stocks marginally higher at midday. Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd (ASX:VBA) appoints former Qantas executive John Borghetti as CEO.

Market Wrap - 02/03/10, 5.25pm EST

Aussie shares close higher. Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH ) finalises deal with CPC Corporation of Taiwan for a long-term supply of LNG from the Papua New Guinea LNG joint venture.

Aust Market Outlook - 01/03/10, 9.29am EST

Aussie shares likely to open marginally higher. Australian Infrastructure Fund (ASX:AIX) considers selling some of its assets to ramp up its focus on the improving travel sector.

Market at Midday - 01/03/10, 12.43pm EST

Aussie stocks higher at midday. Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO) to acquire 15 million shares in Ivanhoe Mines Ltd for $259.34 million, increasing stake to 22.4%.

Market Wrap - 01/03/10, 5.25pm EST

Aussie stocks close higher led by gains in miners and banks. Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) raises $434 million from institutional investors.

Aust Market Outlook - 26/02/10, 9.26am EST

The Australian sharemarket is expected to open lower following weaker results from most world markets. ANZ (ASX:ANZ) said underlying profit after tax for the four months to Jan 31 …

Market at Midday - 26/02/10, 12.28pm EST

Aussie stocks higher at midday. Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (ASX:HVN) announces a 59.9% rise in profit to $158.86 million for the six months to December 31, 2009.

Market Wrap - 26/02/10, 5.40pm EST

Aussie stocks close higher. Minara Resources Ltd (ASX:MRE) reports a profit for 2009 after posting a loss in 2008.

Aust Market Outlook - 25/02/10, 9.27am EST

Australian shares are expected to open higher led by Wall Street and a stronger oil price. Shares in Clough (ASX:CLO) has made a partial takeover offer for smaller engineering and …

Market at Midday - 25/02/10, 12.28pm EST

Aussie stocks higher at midday. Lend Lease Ltd (ASX:LLC) launches $806 million rights issue and posts half-year profit of $204.9 million.

Market Wrap - 25/02/10, 5.20pm EST

Aussie stocks close sharply lower. Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) posts a first half profit of $371 million and agrees to sell coal seam gas to BG Group.

Aust Market Outlook - 24/02/10, 9.40am EST

Aussie stocks may open lower. Specialty Fashion Group Ltd (ASX:SFH) expects tougher trading conditions in H2 despite H1 profit rising 90%.

Market at Midday - 24/02/10, 12.35pm EST

Aussie shares lower at midday. Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX:WPL) reports a 2.1% rise in profit to $1.824 billion for 2009.

Market Wrap - 24/02/10, 5.25pm EST

Aussie shares close lower. A recovery in global steel production helps Macarthur Coal Ltd (ASX:MCC) deliver first-half profit of $39.6 million.

Aust Market Outlook - 23/02/10, 9.26am EST

Australian share market may open flat or slightly lower. Roc Oil Company (ASX:ROC) writes down the value of its Basker-Manta-Gummy project in Bass Strait by US$98.8 million.

Market at Midday - 23/02/10, 12.23pm EST

Aussie stocks lower at midday. Sonic Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SHL) reaffirms its full year earnings guidance after reporting a 13.7% jump in first half statutory profit.

Market Wrap - 23/02/2010, 5.25pm EST

Aussie shares close virtually flat. APN News & Media Ltd (ASX:APN) books a jump in profit to $92.6 million for 2009, after reporting a loss the year prior.

Aust Market Outlook - 22/02/10, 9.58am EST

Aussie shares to open slightly higher. ANZ (ASX:ANZ) signs cooperation agreement with Chongqing Government's Financial Affairs Office.

Market at Midday - 22/02/10, 12.40pm EST

Aussie shares are stronger at midday. UGL Ltd (ASX:UGL) books 15% fall in first half profit to $55 million.

Market Wrap - 22/02/10, 5.30pm EST

Aussie shares close higher. Gunns Ltd (ASX:GNS)reports a big fall in first half profit and says it expects conditions to remain weak for the rest of the year.

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