Australian Market Closed Flat Today

• The Australian market opened with 0.1 per cent of dip at 5,352.40 while the broader All Ordinaries opened at 5,353.90 (-4.1 points). Australian stocks dipped 0.1 per cent on last trading day of the year and ended the year up more than 15 per cent, biggest annual gain in four years.

• The market closed two hours early for New Year's eve as investors are more focussed on holiday celebrations.

• Australian dollar was trading a bit stronger against US dollar. Presently, the local currency (AUD) is trading at 89.32 US cents.

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Australian Market Closed near Day's High

• The Australian market closed near day's high at 5,356.80 (+32.70 points or +0.61%)  and broader All Ordinaries also closed higher at 5,358 (+34.20 points or +0.64%).

• Here's a quick look at how different sectors performed today at ASX 200:

Consumer Discretionary	1,829.1 (+6.3 points)
Consumer Staples	10,021.1 (+26.3 points)
Energy	13,670.9 (+76.2 points)
Financials	5,881.1 (+31.2 points)
Health Care	14,395.8 (+145.9 points )
Industrials	3,965.2 (+20.6 points)
Information Technology	743.1 (+2.8 points )
Materials	10,214.7 (+113 points)
Telecommunication Services	1,823.8 (+5.4 points)
Utilities	5,394.4 (+24.2 points)

• The Australian dollar is trading weak against its U.S. counterpart at 88.51 US cents.

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Australian Market is Trading Firmly Today

• Australian market is trading firmly today and Australian stocks rose 0.5 per cent during morning session as firmer caution over the potential impact of a cyclone on mining shipments, keeping the market on track to post the biggest annual gain in four years.

• The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index rose 25.2 points to 5,349.3 at 11:50 AM, just 108 points away from the 5-1/2 year high of 5,457.3 hit on October 28. 

• Australian dollar took a plunge against US dollar and now recovering marginally as RBA is heading to cut rates again in near future. Presently, the local currency is trading at 88.55 US cents.

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Australian Market Closed Flat Today

• The Australian market closed flat after losing on to early gains. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed flat at 5,324.1; 3.1 points down while the broader All Ordinaries also closed flat at 5,323.8; 1.6 points down.

•   Take a look at how sectors performed today:

Consumer Discretionary	1822.8 (+3.8)
Consumer Staples	9994.8 (+7.7)
Energy	13594.7 (-36.3)
Financials	5489.9 (-14.4)
Health Care	14249.9 (-104.5)
Industrials	3944.6 (-11.2)
Information Technology	740.3 (-6)
Materials	10101.7 (+53.2)
Telecommunication Services	1818.4 (+5.2)
Utilities	5370.2 (+2.9)

• Australian dollar has recovered a bit of losses against US dollar. Presently, it is trading at 89.06 US cents.

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Local Market is Losing Onto Early Gains Today

• The Australian market is losing on morning session's early gains. In morning session, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was up 13.5 points, or 0.25 per cent, at 5,340.7 points. The broader All Ordinaries index was up 13.9 points, or 0.26 per cent, at 5,339.3 points.

• Retail stocks were the best performers during opening session. Most of the big retailers were higher at noon trades. 

• Among the banking shares, the Commonwealth Bank was up 47 cents at $77.63, ANZ had gained 11 cents at $32.24, National Australia Bank was up three cents at $34.81 and Westpac was three cents higher at $32.17.

• In the resources sector, BHP Billiton was 24 cents higher at $37.53 while Rio Tinto had gained 66 cents at $67.50.

• The Australian dollar is trading weak against its US counter part. Presently, it is buying 88.84 US cents.

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Australian Shares are Holding Last Week's Rally

• The Australian market is extending last week's late rally, riding on the wave of investors' confidence spurred by the US Fed's decision to cut stimulus. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 rose for the fourth consecutive day, adding 35.3 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 5327.2. The broader All Ordinaries pushed 33.9 points, or 0.6 per cent, higher to 5325.4.

• Consumer stocks were among the best performers of the day, with discretionary and staples jumping 1.3 per cent and 0.5 per cent respectively.

• Australian dollar is trading marginally weak against its US counter part. Presently, it is buying 89.08 US cents.

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Australian Market Closed Higher After a Flat Opening

• Australian market closed positive after a flat opening. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed higher at 5,291.9 (+26.7 points) while the broader All Ordinaries closed at 5,291.5 (+30 points).

• Australian dollar also traded higher against its US counterpart near the end of the session. It is trading at 89.40 US cents. 

•  Here's a quick look at how different sectors performed today:

• Energy: +0.70%
• Industrials: -0.09%
• Consumer Discretionary: +0.92%
• Consumer Staple: +0.62%
• Health Care: +1.07%
• Financials: +0.73%
• Information Technology: +0.99%

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Australian Market is Losing onto Early Gains

• Australian market is losing onto early gains after strong gains on Wall Street and European markets at the end of the last week. In morning session, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index opened flat at 5263.90 and the broader All Ordinaries opened at 5,260.

• ASX 200 is losing morning session gains as interest rate spikes in China, caused heavy losses in Chinese markets, are also on investors' minds. In coming sessions, the local market would be affected by fund managers closing positions for the end of the month.

• Australian dollar is trading marginally stronger against dollar. It is presently buying 89.23 US cents from 88.74 US cents.

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ASX 200 Closed near Day's High

• The Australian market closed near day's high extending yesterday's strong rally. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index jumped 63 points, or 1.2 per cent, to 5265.2, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 59.5 points, or 1.1 per cent, to 5261.5.

• Among the sectors, financials rose 1.3 per cent, materials added 1.1 per cent and gold jumped 2.5 per cent in an impressive intra-day turnaround.

• Gold stocks have made a stunning turnaround today as investors did some bargain hunting. Some of the gold miners did really good today. Take a look:

• Newcrest: +6.%
• Resolute Mining: +8.7%
• Evolution Mining: +6.7%
• PanAust: +6.5%
• St Barbara: +6%

• That's how regional markets are doing:

• Japan (Nikkei): -0.4%
• Hong Kong: -0.45%
• Shanghai: -0.6%
• Taiwan: +0.3%
• Korea: +0.1%
• ASX200: +0.95%
• Singapore: +0.2%
• New Zealand: -0.1%

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Australian Market is Extending Yesterday's Big Rally

• Australian market is extending yesterday's big rally and banking shares are leading the rally as investors' are turning confident. In morning session, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was up 9.8 points, or 0.2 per cent, to 5212.0, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 9.2 points, or 0.2 per cent, to 5211.2.

• Among the sectors, gains in financials (+0.4%) and energy (+0.5%) are offsetting losses in the materials sector (-0.1%).

• Banking shares boosted the market in morning session. Here's how:

• ANZ: +0.7% at $31.35
• CBA: +0.6% at $75.33
• NAB: +0.2% at $34.11
• Westpac: +0.5% at $34.53

• Australian dollar rebounded slightly after touching three years low level of 88.19 US cents, It is presently buying 88.72 US cents.

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Australian Market Closed Near Day's High Today

• The Australian market is back on gaining spree today and it closed near day's high since July 2, adding $25 billion to the market. The benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 jumped 106.1 points, or 2.1 per cent, to 5202.2. The broader All Ordinaries rose 102.7, or 2 per cent, to 5202.

• Today's strong positive market reaction suggests that investors have finally accepted the world's biggest economy is in recovery mode.

• The local currency (AUD) is also showing weakness against its U.S. counter part. The market analysts are also advising to remain short on the Australian dollar. After the US Fed's decision to cut the stimulus the local currency has seen a decent bounce is trading just under  US 89 cents. It is currently buying 88.44 US cents.

• Here's a quick look at gainers and losers on ASX 200:

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Australian Market is Building on Early Gains Today

• The Australian market is building on early gains as US Federal Reserve's decision to cut stimulus has boosted the investors' confidence. In morning session, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index opened 25.7 points higher at 5121.8 boosted by a rally on Wall Street, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 24.8 points to 5124.1. 

• Among the sectors, materials are rallying 1.2 per cent, financials are up 0.5 per cent and industrials have gained 0.4 per cent.

• The Australian dollar (AUD) traded violently and fell to its lowest levels in more than three years at 88.19 US cents just before the Fed's announcement this morning. It is currently trading at 88.38 US cents.

• Regional markets are also behaving positive on the back of Fed tapering:

• Nikkei: +1.6%
• Hang Seng: +0.7%
• Shanghai: +0.2%
• Taiwan: +0.7%
• South Korea: +0.5%
• Singapore: +0.5%
• New Zealand: +0.5%

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Australian Market Closed Below 5100 Today

• The Australian markets closed lower as investors wait for the outcome of US Federal Reserve's meeting overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index slipped 7.1 points, or 0.1 per cent, to 5096.1, while the broader All Ordinaries lost 6.8 points, or 0.1 per cent, to 5099.3.

• Among the sectors, consumer discretionary and industrials sector both plunged 1.1 per cent, while financials edged up 0.2 per cent and materials added 0.1 per cent.

• Most of the regional markets are trading flat today. Here's how they are doing:

• Nikkei (Japan): +1.2%
• Hang Seng: Flat
• Shanghai: -0.3%
• Taiwan: flat
• South Korea: +0.2%
• Singapore: -0.2%
• New Zealand: -0.8%

• The Australian dollar is touching new lows today. Presently, it is trading at 88.97 US cents.

• Here's a quick look at today's gainers and losers at ASX 200:

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Australian Market is Trading Flat Today

• The Australian market is trading flat after a slightly higher opening as investors are trading on sidelines because of outcome of US Federal Reserve's meeting. In morning, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index opened by 5.6 points up, or 0.1 per cent, at 5108.8, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 4.3 per cent, to 5110.4.

• Among the sectors, financials opened up by 0.3 per cent, materials were flat, while consumer discretionary shares fell 0.8 per cent.

• The Australian dollar also fell below 89 US cents for first time in four months ahead of US Fed Reserve's decision on stimulus cut. Presently, local unit is trading at 89.06 US cents, down from 89.51 US cents on Tuesday.

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Australian Market Closed with Small Gains After a Positive Opening

• Australian Market closed with small gains but well off its early highs as investors remain cautious ahead of US Fed's meeting starting overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index rose 13.6 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 5103.2, while the broader All Ordinaries added 13.0 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 5106.1. Financials sector edged up 0.1 per cent, materials sector ended flat, while industrials sector gained 0.7 per cent.

• Australian dollar got a bit of nudge after US Fed meeting minutes and rose about one-tenth of a cent to the day's high of 89.59 US cents. Presently, it is trading at 89.42 US cents.

• Take a quick look at today's gainers and losers :

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Australian Market is Losing onto Early Gains

• The Australian market is losing onto early gains as investors are trading cautiously ahead of key US Federal Reserve policy meeting today. In morning, the share market has opened higher, tracking overseas markets gains in the wake of encouraging U.S. and European economic data.

• The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was up 28.2 points, or 0.6 per cent, to 5117.8, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 26.7 points, or 0.5 per cent, to 5119.8.

• Among the sectors, financials sector was up 0.7 per cent, materials sector gained 0.6 per cent, while consumer discretionary shares were down 0.2 per cent.

• Take a quick look at how regional markets are trading:

• Nikkei: +0.9%
• Hang Seng: +0.3%
• Shanghai: -0.3%
• Taiwan: +0.7%
• South Korea: +0.7%
• Singapore: +0.7%
• New Zealand: -0.4%

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Australian Market Closed Lower for 7th Time Out of Past 8 Sessions

• Australian market closed lower for seventh time out of past eight sessions as investors traded cautiously ahead of Fed's two-days meeting starting tomorrow. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index fell 8.8 points, or 0.2 per cent, to 5089.6, while the broader All Ords lost 8.4 points, or 0.2 per cent, to 5093.1.

• Sectors ended mixed, with consumer discretionary sector rising 0.9 per cent and industrials sector ended up by 0.8 per cent, while financials fell 0.5 per cent and materials slipped 0.1 per cent.

• Regional markets are also feeling pressure because of two reasons: fall in Chinese manufacturing and Fed's two-days meeting to cut the stimulus. Here's how regional markets are trading today:

• Japan (Nikkei): -1.2%
• Hong Kong: -0.7%
• Shanghai: -1.4%
• Taiwan: -0.5%
• Korea: -0.1%
• ASX200: -0.4%
• Singapore: -0.5%
• New Zealand: +0.3%

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Australian Market Ended Six Days' Losing Streak

• Australian market finally ended its losing streak after six days and closed on a positive note as investors turned cautious on the possible cut to US stimulus next week. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index gained 35.9 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 5098.4, while the broader All Ordinaries added 32.3 points, or 0.6 per cent, to 5101.5.

• Most sectors closed higher, with energy (+1.3%) and industrials (+1.1%) leading the gains. Materials rose 0.8 per cent, financials gained 0.7 per cent, while IT slipped 0.4 per cent.

•  The Australian dollar is heading towards longest stretch of weekly losses since 1985 and it touched a near four-month low of 89.14 US cents today. Presently, it is trading at 89.24 US cents.

• Given below are today's gainers and losers at ASX 200:

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Australian Market Broke 6-Days' Losing Streak

• Australian market broke six-days' losing streak after a negative opening and investors are trading cautiously as US Federal Reserve might cut the stimulus pack in next week. If we take a look at morning session, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index slipped 4.3 points, or 0.1 per cent, to 5058.2, while the broader All Ordinaries opened by 5.4 points down, or 0.1 per cent, at 5063.8.

• Gains in the materials sector, up 0.2 per cent, are being offset by losses in financials, down 0.1 per cent and in consumer discretionary, down 0.2 per cent.

• Australian dollar hasn't made much of recovery from its overnight slump of 89.27 US cents. Presently, the local currency is trading at 89.40 US cents.

• Here's a quick look at regional markets as most of them are trading lower as US economic data improved a bit. 

• Japan (Nikkei): -0.4%
• Hong Kong: -0.6%
• Taiwan: +0.2%
• Korea: -1%
• ASX 200: +0.05%
• Singapore: -0.4%
• New Zealand: -0.5%

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Australian Markets Ended Negative as Banking Shares Lead the Way Down

• Australian market closed lower for a sixth straight day as investors booked profits in banking shares. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index lost 41.7 points, or 0.8 pre cent, to 5062.5, while the broader All Ordinaries fell 40.3 points, or 0.8 per cent, to 5069.2.

• Among the sectors, energy slumped 1.5 per cent, materials lost 1.4 per cent and financials shed 0.8 per cent. 

• The six-day losing streak is the longest since July 2012, when the market also fell six consecutive days. If it fell another day tomorrow it would be the longest losing stretch since late June 2010.

• This is how regional markets are doing today:

• Nikkei: -1.6%
• Hang Seng: -0.5%
• Shanghai: -0.1%
• Taiwan: -0.8%
• South Korea: -0.7%
• Singapore: -0.4%
• New Zealand: -0.3%

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Australian Market is Trading into Losses Consecutively for 6th Session

• The Australian markets are trading into losses consecutively for sixth trading session and extending the sell-off of the past sessions. In morning session, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is up 3.5 points, or 0.1 per cent, at 5107.7, while the broader All Ordinaries has gained 2.7 points, or 0.1 per cent, to 5112.2. Losses in materials (down 0.4 per cent) are being offset by gains in financials (+0.2 per cent) and industrials (+0.4 per cent).

• This is how banking and mining shares are dragging today's market:

• Westpac: +1.1% at $31.21
• NAB: +0.5% at $33.03
• ANZ: +0.2% at $30.66
• CBA: -0.3% at $74.31
• QBE: -3% at $10.685
• BHP: flat at $36.18
• Rio: -0.5% at $65.43

• The Australian dollar (AUD) spiked to a day's high of 90.82 US cents on the jobs data. Presently, it is trading at 90.26 US cents.

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ASX 200 Closed Near Day's Lows

• The Australian market closed near day's lows and continued the recent sell-off to a fifth day. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index lost 39.4 points, or 0.8 per cent, to 5104.2, while the broader All Ordinaries fell 36.7 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 5109.5.

• Among the sectors, materials fell 1 per cent, financials dropped 0.8 per cent and industrials shed 0.9 per cent. Utilities bucked the trend, gaining 0.8 per cent.

• As told in early post, the Australian dollar is trading marginally in higher range today. Presently, it is trading at 91.29 US cents. Citing the Australian dollar strength, General Motors is going to stop its production in Australia by 2017.

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Australian Market is on Losing Spree Today

• The Australian market opened lower today and it lost 9.8 points, or 0.2 per cent, to 5133.8, while the broader All Ordinaries is down 8.7 points, or 0.2 per cent, to 5137.5. ASX 200 is on track for a fifth straight day of losses.

•  Losses are being led by the materials sector, down 0.7 per cent, while financials are flat and consumer staples down 0.5 per cent.

• The Australian dollar (AUD) is continuously trading at a generally higher range today than  over the past two days. The dollar was buying 91.31 US cents about 1:40 PM. It rose above 97 US cents in late October. Presently, it is trading at 91.33 US cents.

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Australian Market Ended Flat After Early Gains

• The Australian market reversed the early gains and finish flat as QBE shares showed a slump. The benchmark S & P/ASX 200 index edged down 0.8 points, or 0.02 per cent, to 5143.6 as QBE Insurance Group led the falls for the second day in a row. The broader All Ordinaries index slipped 2.2 points to 5146.2.

• Qantas Airlines shares closed at its lowest level since 1995. The stock fell 3 per cent to 96.5 cents in Sydney, half a cent below its previous record low last June. It hit an all-time low of 95.5 cents during the session.

• The local dollar was buying US91.03¢, down from US91.04¢ at the previous close. 

• Today's gainers and losers are as follows:

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Australian Market is Struggling to Hang Onto Morning Gains

• Australian markets are losing onto early gains as huge sell-off is going in QBE shares. In opening session, the benchmark index S & P/ASX 200 opened higher by 17.5 points, or 0.3 per cent, at 5161.9, while the broader All Ordinaries opened up by 16.2 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 5164.6.

• Banking and mining shares performed well in morning session:

• ANZ: +0.9% at $31.02
• CBA: +0.6% at $75.32
• NAB: +0.7% at $33.42
• Westpac: +1% at $31.39
• BHP: +1.1% at $37.16
• Rio: +0.4% at $66.78

• The Australian dollar is going high and low from morning session. In morning session, the local currency (AUD) was trading close to its level in yesterday afternoon session. Presently, it is trading at 91.06 US cents.

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Australian Markets Closed Lower Today After a Positive Start

• Australian markets closed on a sharply negative after a positive start, extending last week's negative run. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index lost 41.6 points, or 0.8 per cent, to 5144.4, while the broader All Ordinaries fell 37.6 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 5148.4.

• Among the sectors, financials plunged 1.4 per cent, led down by QBE which lost about one-fifth of its value after a profit warning. Materials slipped 0.2 per cent, while telcos rose 0.8 per cent.

  

• Today's stocks in focus:

• QBE lost more than one-fifth of its market value, plunging 21.7 per cent to $12.10 after forecasting a shock annual loss.

• Qantas closed below $1 for the first time in 17 months, falling another 3.4 per cent to 99.5 cents.

• Today's gainers and losers at ASX 200 are given below:

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Australian Market is Trading Lower After a Positive Opening

• Australian market is trading lower after a positive opening supported by a positive rally on Wall Street. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was up 17.9 points, or 0.3 per cent, at 5203.9, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 17.1 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 5203.1. Materials once again outperformed, gained 0.9 per cent, while financials edge up 0.1 per cent.

• The Australian dollar fell to a new three-month low of 89.89 US cents early Saturday morning following a strong US jobs report, but rebounded quickly back above 90 US cents. Currently, it is trading at 91.08 US cents.

• This is how big banks are doing today:

• ANZ: -1.1% at $30.66
• CBA: -0.15% at $75.06
• NAB: -0.8% at $33.20
• Westpac: -0.6% at $31.31

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ASX 200 Closed Below 5200 - Levels Today

• The Australian markets saw a big sell-off to $20 billions as investors booked profits in banking shares and Qantas Airlines. The late-session sell-off, which was the biggest since early August, took the ASX 200 below 5200 points for the first time since mid-October.

• The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 plunged 75.8 points, or 1.4 per cent, to 5198.0, while the broader All Ordinaries lost 70.6 points, or 1.3 per cent, to 5196.9. Today's losses wiped about $20 billion off the market's losses.

• If we talk about blue chips, the banking shares took a big plunge today. Here's what happened with banking shares today:

• ANZ: -1.8%
• CBA: -1.7%
• NAB: -2.1%
• Westpac: -2.7%

• Not only the ASX 200 but regional markets are also trading weak amid growing worries that US Federal Reserve may begin winding up its US$85 billion a month stimulus as early as this month.

• Japan (Nikkei): -0.3%
• Hong Kong: -0.35%
• Shanghai: -0.2%
• Taiwan: -0.5%
• Korea: -0.3%
• ASX200: -0.8%
• Singapore: -1%
• New Zealand: -0.5%

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Australian Market is Trading lower After a Flat Opening

• The Australian market is trading lower as investors are booking profits in banking shares. In morning, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index opened flat; as more talk of a December taper to the US Federal Reserve's stimulus keeps investors on edge; at 5272.5, while the All Ordinaries was trading at 5267.8, both virtually unchanged.

• Sectors, however, are mixed, with materials jumping 1.1 per cent, while financials are down 0.4 per cent. Mining shares are propping the market up, offsetting losses in the banks:

• BHP: +1%
• Rio: +1.2%
• ANZ: -0.4%
• CBA: -0.6%
• NAB: -0.6%
• Westpac: -0.5%

• Qantas Airlines have reported  a loss of up to $300 million for first half of financial year and it will cut 1000 jobs in near future. Qantas shares plunged after this news and it fell 16 per cent to $1.02 which is an all-time low level for them.

• Australian dollar also took a hit after the news that Australia's trade deficit has widened to a seasonally adjusted $529 million for October, after hitting $271 million last month. Presently, AUD is trading at 90.37 US cents.

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Australian Market Broke 3 Days Losing Streak Today

• The Australian market took bad economic news as good news and ended positive after disappointing GDP numbers for third quarter as mining shares and NAB shares lead the gains during afternoon trading session. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed on a positive note at 5,273.80 (+17.70 points or +0.34%). The All Ords closed up 18 points at 5267.5.

• By sector, oil and gas companies recorded the biggest gains for the day, up 1.2 per cent, with materials (mining) up 0.9 per cent. Dragging the market down were health care (-0.4 per cent) and consumer goods and services (-0.3 and -0.2 per cent, respectively).

• Dick Smith Holdings debuted today at ASX, initially gaining almost 3% before sinking back to the $2.20 issue price.

• Australian dollar took a plunge today after GDP numbers and presently, it is trading at 90.62 US cents.

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