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The Australian dollar is higher, supported by a small rise in gold prices, and as the greenback weakened following the release of disappointing US economic data.

US stocks have dropped as worry about a Greek debt default more than offset a positive reaction to big deals in the pharmaceuticals and homebuilder sectors.

The Australian share market regained most of its losses from early in the session but still closed slightly lower as investors fretted over the continuing Greek debt saga.

The Australian share market has opened lower, following falls in overseas stocks and metals prices on Friday.

The Australian dollar is higher despite concerns over Greek debt as traders await a speech from the Reserve Bank of Australia on Monday.

The Australian share market has closed lower as commodity prices fall and investors sit on their hands.

The Australian share market has had a flat opening as falls in commodity prices offset a positive lead from Wall Street.

Wall Street stocks have risen after a solid US retail sales report suggested American consumers are gaining confidence after a sluggish first quarter.

The Australian dollar is slightly lower after the US dollar strengthened in overnight trade following the release of better than expected US economic data.

Surprisingly strong jobs figures and positive overseas news has fuelled the share market's strongest session in almost seven weeks.

The Australian share market has opened higher following a strong lead from Wall Street.

The Australian dollar is slightly lower after the US dollar weakened in overnight trade following bullish comments from Japan's central bank governor.

The Dow has jumped more than 1.3 per cent as a broad-based rally led by technology and banking shares snapped a week of anaemic trade in US equity markets.

The Australian share market has ended a six-day losing streak, buoyed by resources and banking stocks.

The Australian share market has opened flat, following a similar lead from Wall Street.

The Australian dollar is slightly higher but flat local job advertisement figures are capping any gains the currency makes.

Wall Street stocks have finished a choppy session little-changed as a big General Electric asset sale offset worries about spiking US treasury yields.

The share market has extended its horror run despite rising in morning trade, closing weaker for a sixth straight session.

The Australian share market is lower, following falls in overseas markets overnight.

US stocks have dropped as the week kicked off with especially large declines in technology shares and airline stocks.

The Australian dollar is slightly higher as the greenback weakened overnight and the local currency benefited from the release of some positive Chinese economic data.

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The Australian share market is in the midst of a horror run, with a massive $75 billion stripped from its value over the week, its worst weekly performance in three years.

National Australia Bank will conduct another offer of new shares after failing to raise its intended $5.5 billion.

Bargain hunters and a rise in the iron ore price have helped lift the Australian share market following four days of heavy losses.

The Australian dollar is lower as the fallout continues from the release of disappointing local retail spending and international trade figures.

Wall Street stocks have tumbled due to unease over Greece, volatility in the bond market and worries about growth after the IMF cut its US economic forecast.

The Australian share market has fallen to a fresh four-month low as international investors sell risk assets amid uncertainty.

The Australian share market has opened higher after US stocks gained on the back of some encouraging economic data.

The Australian dollar is slightly lower after its rally on the back of strong economic data lost steam.

Wall Street stocks have risen following a wave of mostly solid US data and a fresh confirmation of ultra-easy money policies by the European Central Bank.

The Australian share market slumped to its lowest level since January with sentiment about both the local and global economy poor.