Money Anecdotes

The local equity market closed in negative territory for the third consecutive session.

Stock futures are rising after a better-than-expected report on the job market lifted hopes about the pace of economic growth.

Stock futures inched higher Friday, continuing a rally ahead of the government’s monthly employment report.

THE Australian stock market was higher this afternoon, after losing some ground with all four major banks falling into negative territory.

THE Australian stock market was higher at noon, after losing some ground with all four major banks falling into negative territory.

Stock futures inched higher Thursday, as traders used a small dip in weekly unemployment claims to try and build on a big rally started a day earlier.

THE stock market was higher at noon than its opening, but came back from an early high after disappointing export figures for July.

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This morning’s futures indicate a strong start to the market, with basic material shares leading the charge on a strong manufacturing data from China.

Stock index futures rose on Wednesday as new signs of growth in China and Australia eased concerns about the global economy and investors awaited data on the labor market and housing.