Australian Market Closed Negative for a Consecutive 7th Session

• The Australian market closed negative for a consecutive 7th trading session as Wall Street fell by well over 1 per cent and ASX is following that lead. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed at 5212 down by 80.1 points and the broader All Ordinaries fell 77 points and closed at 5,219.8.

• Among sectors, all closed negative today, Here's a quick look:

Consumer Discretionary	1,770.1		-40.6
Consumer Staples	9,854.3		-156.5
Energy	13,149.1		-175
Financials	5,733.9		-99.8
Financial-x-A-REIT	6,778.7		-122
Health Care	14,171.3		-162.7
Industrials	3,842.0		-66.3
Information Technology	732.2		-14.7
Materials	9,793.2		-108.6
S&P/ASX200 A-REIT	992.0		-13.7
Telecommunication Services	1,806.3		-17
Utilities	5,382.8		-51.5

• Local currency (AUD) is also following the same lead of ASX and slipping against US dollar. The Australian dollar slipped to 90.35 US cents.

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Australian Market is Trading Lower Today

• The Australian market is trading lower as investor turned cautious after disappointing US jobs data for the month of December, 2013. In morning session, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index opened at 5,283.40 while the broader All Ordinaries index opened at 5,288.80.

• The Australian dollar is also trading lower against its US counter part after weaker-than-expected US jobs data for December, 2013. Presently, the local currency (AUD) is trading at 90.35 US cents.

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Australian Market Closed Negative After Banks Sell-Off

• The Australian market closed lower after the banking shares saw a big sell-off today. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index lost 20.3 points, or 0.4 per cent, to 5292.1, while the broader All Ordinaries lost 19.5 points, or 0.4 per cent, to 5296.8.

• The Australian dollar is also trading weaker against US dollar at 90.27 US cents after disappointing US jobs data.

• Among the major sectors, financials dropped 0.7 per cent, energy lost 0.6 per cent and consumer discretionary shed 0.6 per cent, while materials added 0.4 per cent.

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Australian Market is Trading Lower Today

• The Australian market is trading lower extending on last week's sell off supported by falling banking shares. In morning session, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index opened slightly lower by 4 points at 5,308.4 while the broader All Ordinaries opened lower by 3.5 points at 5,312.8.

•  The Australian dollar is also trading weak against US dollar on the back of disappointing data from US jobs report for December, 2014. Presently, it is trading at 90.31 US cents.

• Regional markets are also taking a hit today. Here's how all regional markets are doing:

• Hong Kong: -0.05%

• Shanghai: +0.05%

• Taiwan: +0.5%

• Korea: +0.6%

• ASX200: -0.35%

• Singapore: -0.2%

• New Zealand: +0.6%

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Australian Market Closed Negative Today

• The Australian market closed negative driven by negative leads from overseas markets on China's slower growth concerns. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed at 5,315.4 (-9 points) while the broader All Ordinaries index also closed negative at 5,318.7 (-8.8 points).

• As per market experts', investors turned cautious on last trading session of this week due to release to Chinese trade numbers and US non-farm payrolls data.

• Sectors' performance was mixed today:

Consumer Discretionary	1,821.8		-9.1
Consumer Staples	10,073.3		+16.2
Energy	13,406.0		-67.9
Financials	5,873.4		+7.6
Health Care	14,346.3		-49.4
Industrials	3,922.0		-8.4
Information Technology	745.3		+2.3
Materials	9,863.7		-130.8
Telecommunication Services	1,825.9		+1.4
Utilities	5,426.2		+30.2

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Australian Markets Closed Flat After a Positive Start

• The Australian markets closed flat after a positive start as banking shares slipped, however news of an up tick in retail sales helped offset broader losses. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed at 5,313.6 (-2.4 points) while the broader All Ordinaries index closed at 5,327.5 (+8.8 points).

• As per market experts' opinion, the big four banks lost ground today with Westpac slipping 0.5 per cent and ANZ fell 0.4 per cent. Here's a quick look at how different sectors performed today:

• Consumer Discretionary:        1,830.9         1.3

• Consumer Staples:                   10,057.1        59.9

• Energy:                                      13,473.9        69.8

• Financials:                                  5,865.8        7.2

• Health Care:                               14,395.7      36.5

• Industrials:                                 3,930.4       18.2

• Information Technology:          743.0          4.7

• Materials:                                   9,994.5        -3.4

• Telecommunication Services: 1,824.5         -6.7

• Utilities:                                      5,396.0        -9.6

• Australian dollar appreciated against US dollar today. Presently, it is trading at 88.78 US cents.

ASX 200 Tips

Australian Market Closed Flat after Positive Start

• The Australian market closed flat after positive start as downward movement was led by mining stocks. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed at 5,316 (-1 point) while the broader All Ordinaries index was closed at 5,318.7 (-0.1 point).

• As per market experts, weakness in Chinese economy means there is likely to be weaker demand for Australian resources and this negative movement can be seen in coming trading sessions of the current week.

• Sectors' performance was mixed today. Here's a quick look:

• Consumer Discretionary:                        1,829.6                 up          7.1
• Consumer Staples:                             9,997.2             up          45
• Energy:                                             13,404.1                 up          57
• Financials:                                             5,858.6        down -3
• Health Care:                                             14,359.2                 up          87.7
• Industrials:                                             3,912.2         down -3.8
• Information Technology:                        738.3                 down -1.8
• Materials:                                     9,997.9                 down -57.4
• Telecommunication Services:             1,831.2                  up           0.2
• Utilities:                                             5,405.6                  up           15.4

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