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Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 9/4/2012

The Australian sharemarket lost ground for the first time this week and for the fifth time in seven sessions today. Global markets were subdued last night due to the closure of U.S markets for Labor Day. In fact, it was one of the least eventful sessions in Europe since December last year. The U.K's FTSE index rose 0.82 pct, Germany's DAX edged higher by 0.6 pct and France's CAC40 gained by 1.19 pct. Locally, the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) slid by 0.6 pct or 26 pts to 4325.6.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 9/4/2012

The local share market is slightly lower mid-session, with no clear direction for investors after US markets were closed overnight for the Labor Day holiday. Base metals prices however rallied in London trade as weak Chinese and European manufacturing data prompted hopes that central banks across the globe will take action to boost economic growth. At lunchtime in the East, the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is down 16.1pts or 0.4pct to 4355.5.
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Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 8/31/2012

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Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 8/30/2012

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Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 8/30/2012

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Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 8/29/2012

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Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 8/29/2012

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