The ASX 200 has finished the session up 0.2%, regaining earlier losses thanks to a recovery in the financial sector.

The local share market is flat with gains from the materials and energy sectors offset by losses from the banks & telcos as Telstra shares trade ex-dividend.

The ASX 200 has finished the session unchanged at 5,669 as geopolitical tensions eased somewhat. Gains from the energy and materials sectors were offset by losses in the telco & financial sectors.

The local share market has finished the week virtually unchanged with gains from the energy and materials sectors offset by losses from healthcare and financial stocks.

The ASX 200 index is down 25 points or 0.5% to 5,721, held back by falls in the financial, telco & healthcare sectors.

The local share market is down almost 1%, amid a global rout which followed the terror attack in Barcelona overnight. Defensive sectors are outperforming, while the financial sector is down 1.4%, weighing heavily on the market.

The ASX 200 has closed down 0.60% to 5,747 – held down by heavy falls from mining and financial stocks. However, over the week, the index is up 1.0%.

The local market rally continued today, with the ASX 200 finishing up 0.5% thanks to strong gains in the Telco and Energy sectors.

The ASX 200 has fallen 1.2% or 68 points to a three week low of 5,693 as tensions between the US and North Korea intensify. Over the week, the index is down 0.5%.

The local share market climbing higher again on Thursday, helped higher by gains from the materials and telco sectors. The ASX 200 is up 0.4%, adding to yesterday’s 0.4% improvement.

The local share market is remaining resilient on Wednesday, despite heightened tensions between the US and North Korea. The ASX 200 is up 0.5% or 29 points to 5,773.

The local share market has made a strong start to the week, with the ASX 200 up 0.8% – snapping a three-day losing streak. The market has been helped by a positive lead from Wall Street and higher commodity prices.

The ASX 200 has snapped a three-session slump, closing up 53 points or 0.9% to 5,773. The Materials and Energy sectors were the best performers, following a rise in commodity prices.

The ASX 200 has slipped 0.25% on Friday, held back by a 3.9% fall in CBA shares. Over the week though, the index rose 0.3%.

Falls in the Telco & Materials sectors are weighing on the local share market on Thursday. Suncorp & Rio Tinto shares are under pressure after reporting earrings results which slightly misses consensus forecasts.

The local share market has regained some earlier losses, managing to close down just 9 points or 0.2% to 5,735. Gains from the Consumer Discretionary, Utilities and Industrials sectors helped to limit the losses.

The local share market retreated by 0.5% on Wednesday, held back by heavy falls in the materials and energy sectors. After the close, Rio Tinto announced first half earnings had risen to US$3.94bn, slightly missing analyst forecasts.

Losses in the materials and energy sectors are weighing on the market on Tuesday. The ASX 200 is down 0.5% or 31 points to 5,740.

The ASX 200 is up 0.6% at mid-session, adding to yesterday’s gains. Energy stocks are surging ahead, while Navitas has dropped about 10% on a disappointing profit result.

The buying accelerated in late trade, with the ASX 200 closing up 51 points or 0.9% to 5,772. The Utilities and Energy sectors were the stand outs.

The local share market has managed to finish firmer on Monday, boosted by strong gains from mining & energy stocks.

The ASX 200 has rallied 0.9% to 5,776, boosted by stellar performances in the Energy and Materials sector following a jump in commodity prices.

The local share market is extending yesterday’s gains, boosted by stellar gains in the energy and materials sectors. The ASX 200 is up 0.9% to 5,778.

The ASX 200 fell 0.6% on Monday to 5,688, with investors selling off financial and energy stocks.

The ASX 200 is down 0.7% at mid-session, held back by falls from resource & banking stocks. The telco & consumer discretionary sectors are outperforming, with both sectors tracking higher.

The ASX 200 has fallen back below the 5,700 point mark, slipping 1.2% today. The local currency though is trading around 79.2 US cents, boosted by the release of RBA Board Minutes which showed members are cautiously optimistic about the economy.

The Australian sharemarket is adding to Thursday’s improvements, with 150 of the 200 biggest companies higher and all sectors in positive territory. Energy stocks are standouts following strength in oil prices.

The Australian sharemarket rose by 0.5% on Friday and 1% this week. Equities remain volatile and directionless with gains being reversed quickly by markets. Programmed (PRG) was a standout, rising 65% thanks to a takeover.

The Australian market is in negative territory for the first time since last Friday, with the ASX 200 down ~0.8%. Around 85% of companies are losing ground with mining stocks the only improvers.

The Australian sharemarket fell for the first time since last Friday and hit a three-week low in the process. 85% of companies finished in negative territory. Slater & Gordon (SGH) and Adairs (ADH) were two of the better performers.

The local share market has fallen 1.0% on Friday, following falls on global markets overnight. Over the week, the index is down 0.3%.

The local share market managed to stage a late recovery, however it wasn’t enough to see the index close in positive territory. The ASX 200 ended the session down 4 points or 0.1% to 5,758 – weighed down by losses from banking, energy & telco stocks.

US markets were closed for the Independence Day holiday. European markets eased in light trade. The world’s oldest surviving bank, Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena to receive 5.4bn Euro aid package.

The local share market is under pressure on Wednesday, held down by falls from Healthcare, Utilities and Financial stocks. The ASX 200 is down 0.4% or 25 points to 5,758.

The local share market is off to a weak start, held down by falls from healthcare, consumer staples and telco stocks. Fairfax shares have fallen almost 12% after the company said it has ceased takeover talks with two interested parties.

The local share market has extended Friday’s losses with almost all sectors losing ground. The ASX 200 slipped 0.6% or 37 points to 5,684.

The ASX 200 is down 1.3% at mid-session with losses spread across the board. Utilities and consumers discretionary stocks are leading the declines, with both sectors down 1.8%.

Investors sold off local stocks on the last day of the financial year, sending the ASX 200 down 1.7%. However, over the 2016/17 financial year, the ASX 200 rose 9.3%.

The local share market has been boosted by strong gains from the financial, energy and materials sectors.

The local share market has shrugged off a weak lead from Wall Street, helped higher by gains from resource stocks following a rise in commodity prices.