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The Australian share market has closed higher as bargain hunters piled into most of the major banks, and the big miners found support from investors betting on further economic stimulus measures in China.

The share market has opened higher due to strength in the healthcare and industrial sectors.

The Australian dollar is lower after hitting a three week low ahead of the release of details from the US central bank's latest policy meeting.

US stocks have finished mostly lower after a short-lived jump that came when the Federal Reserve's policy meeting minutes cast doubt on an interest rate hike in June.

The Australian share market has closed slightly lower as a sharp fall in iron ore prices weighed upon the big miners.

The Australian share market is weaker, following a sluggish lead from the US.

The Australian dollar has fallen after the greenback was supported in overnight trade by the release of stronger than expected US housing data.

Wall Street stocks have finished mixed in a choppy session following disappointing Walmart earnings and a pullback in many petroleum stocks.

The share market has fallen for a second straight day despite a brief lift on further indications the Reserve Bank is open to more interest rate cuts.

The Australian stock market has opened lower on a mixed performance by the major banks and the big miners.

The Australian dollar has fallen slightly but has managed to stay above 80 US cents because of weakness in the US dollar.

The Dow and S&P 500 have closed at fresh highs, following acquisitions in the pharmaceutical and apparel sectors and a rise in Dow member Apple.

The Australian share market has closed more than 1 per cent lower, dragged back by the big banks and global miner BHP Billiton.

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The Australian share market has opened lower, led by falls in banking stocks and the big miners.

The Australian dollar has fallen slightly but has managed to stay above 80 US cents because of weakness in the US dollar.

The Australian share market gained nearly 0.7 per cent but it was considered disappointing given the stronger leads provided by European and US markets.

The Australian stock market has opened higher thanks to strong gains in the US and Europe overnight.

The Australian dollar has dropped below US 81 cents after a weak overnight trading session as the US dollar stabilised.

The S&P 500 has bolted to a fresh record high close, led by strong gains in Apple, Facebook and other technology stocks.

The share market fell today, with the Australian dollar surging and investors unwilling to continue Wednesday's post federal budget rally.

South Korean steel giant Posco has sold its 15.2 per cent stake in Sandfire Resources for $129 million.

The stock market has started the day weaker following a strong rally in the Australian dollar and the continued selloff in bonds globally.

The Australian dollar has surged past 81 US cents to an almost four month high on speculation the Federal Reserve could delay raising its interest rate.

Wall Street stocks have finished little changed in choppy trade following a lacklustre US retail sales report and disappointing earnings from Macy's.

The share market has rallied on the back of a positive federal budget, with retail stocks leading the way.

The Australian share market has opened higher, getting a boost from strong gains in retail stocks.

The Australian dollar is higher after there was a positive reaction to Tuesday night's federal budget.

Wall Street stocks have finished lower as worries over higher US Treasury bond yields offset Verizon's $US4.4 billion ($A5.58 billion) takeover of AOL.

The share market has closed higher after five consecutive sessions of heavy losses.

The Australian share market has opened higher, despite a weak lead from Wall Street.