Australia shares steady; banks track Wall St gains
SYDNEY March 10 Reuters - Australian stocks was flat on Wednesday as banks and telecom stocks tracked gains on Wall Street offsetting losses in the miners.
Australia shares firm, lifted by banks
SYDNEY March 10 Reuters - Australian stocks nudged up 0.3 percent early on Wednesday lifted by banks after financial stocks dominated U.S. market amid speculation that regulators could consider clamping down on short sales of specific issues.
Australia dollar holds firm, helped by strong data
SYDNEY March 9 Reuters - The Australian dollar brushed aside early softness to edge back toward six-week highs on Tuesday as strong domestic economic data fuelled expectations interest rates would rise again in the next month or two.
Australia shares eke out 8th day of gains; data helps
MELBOURNE March 9 Reuters - Australian stocks finished 0.25 percent stronger on Tuesday marking the 8th straight session of gains after strong business confidence and job ads data encouraged investors that the recovery was on track.
Australia shares edge higher after strong data
MELBOURNE March 9 Reuters - Australian stocks finished 0.25 percent stronger on Tuesday marking the eighth straight session of gains after strong business confidence and job ads data provided further evidence the recovery was on track.
Australia shares steady; Centrebet leaps
MELBOURNE March 9 Reuters - Australian stocks were treading water on Tuesday reversing early losses after strong business confidence and job ads data encouraged investors that the recovery was on track.
Australia dlr underpinned by strong domestic data
* Australian dollar firm at 360.9096 AUDD4 up from an early 360.9072 low but faces offers in the 360.913545 zone. Support seen around 360.9030 and 360.8980.
Australia shares ease after 7-day winning streak
MELBOURNE March 9 Reuters - Australian stocks slipped 0.3 percent on Tuesday after seven straight days of gains with weaker copper and gold prices weighing on the resources sector.
Australia shares off 0.2 pct, miners soft
MELBOURNE March 9 Reuters - Australian stocks eased 0.2 percent on Tuesday after seven straight days of gains with weaker copper and gold prices weighing on the resources sector.
Australia shares seen taking a breather
Wall Street gave a weaker cue as gains fuelled by takeover activity and good sales at McDonalds MCD.N fizzled at the end of the U.S. day ending a six-day run-up.
Australian shares up for 7th day; Arrow surges on bid
SYDNEY March 8 Reuters - Australian shares climbed for the seventh straight session on Monday rising 0.85 percent boosted by strong data from U.S that lifted hopes of a global recovery and a major takeover in the Australian energy sector.
Australian shares rise on U.S. data; Arrow surges
SYDNEY March 8 Reuters - Australian shares rose 0.75 percent on Monday as strong jobs and consumer spending data out of the U.S raised optimism about a global economic recovery while Arrow Energy AOE.AX surged to a record high after a takeover offer.
Australian dlr highest in 6 weeks as risk favoured
* Aussie AUDD4 strong around 360.9100 after breaking resistance at 100-day moving average at 360.9064 and up from Fridays 360.9004. Next resistance is at 360.9150.
Australia shares take gains to 4 straight weeks
SYDNEY March 5 Reuters - Australian stocks rose for the fourth straight week climbing 0.35 percent on Friday after encouraging retail sales and jobs data from the U.S. convinced investors the global economy was recovering.
