The ASX 200 is up 0.3 percent at mid-session with almost all sectors gaining ground. The energy sector though is under pressure, down 2.4 percent, following a fall in oil prices.

Local shares eased on Friday despite firmer commodity prices and US markets overnight. Strong improvements on Tuesday and Wednesday however helped keep the market positive over the course of the week.

The ASX 200 is up 1.1 percent – boosted by strong gains in the financial sector. A rally on Wall Street overnight is also helping to boost sentiment.

The market has rallied 2.1%, adding to yesterday’s 1.7% gain thanks to a surge in the banking sector which finished up 3.1%.

The ASX 200 has kicked off the week in negative territory, ending the session down 0.2%. The energy sector recorded the biggest fall, down 1.3%.

The ASX 200 is down 0.2 percent following a weak lead from the US. The Energy sector is suffering the worst losses, down 0.7%.

The local share market climbed 0.3% on Friday helped by strong gains in the materials sector. Over the week though, the ASX 200 slumped 4.2%. The energy sector plunged 7.3% while the banks fell 5.0%.

The local share market has ended a two-session slump with the ASX 200 gaining 0.1%. Healthcare stocks enjoyed the strongest gains, up 0.8%, while the energy sector was the weakest falling 1.9%.

The ASX 200 is down 1.3% taking this week’s losses to about 4%. Every sector is losing ground, with energy stocks hurting after a sharp drop in prices overnight.

The ASX 200 has slipped 1.1 percent today, taking this month’s losses to 8.6% – marking the worst monthly fall since October 2008.

Every sector is trading weaker on Monday with the ASX 200 slipping 1 percent. Energy stocks are outperforming the market after oil prices recorded double-digit gains last week.

The ASX 200 has closed up 0.6%, improving for a fourth session to recoup all of Monday’s losses.

A late rally has helped the ASX 200 finish up 0.7%, adding to yesterday’s 2.7% gain. The Energy sector was the best performer, surging 2.8%.

The ASX 200 has dropped 1.5 percent on Friday taking this week’s losses to 2.5 percent. The market is on track to post its worst monthly performance this August since the global financial crisis in October 2008.

The ASX 200 has rallied 1.5 percent, rebounding from an eight month low. The financial sector jumped 2 percent, while energy stocks surged 3 percent.

The local share market has managed to finish in the black, helped by gains in the financial sector.

The ASX 200 has ended the session down 0.6 percent – held down by heavy falls in the mining and energy sectors. Energy stocks were the hardest hit, with the sector tumbling 3.7%.

The ASX 200 plunged 1.7% falling to a fresh one-month weighed down by falls in the energy and materials sectors.

It has been a solid start to the week for local stocks with the ASX 200 closing up 0.6 percent. Banks improved, as did consumer related stocks, after JB Hi-Fi’s better than expected full year result.

The ASX 200 has dropped 2.4 percent, weighed down by heavy losses in the financial sector. The market has lost 4 percent over the week, its worst performance in two months.

The local share market is weaker at mid-session, dragged down by losses in the financial sector after ANZ announced a $3 billion capital raising to meet tougher APRA requirements.

The ASX 200 is up 0.7 percent, trading above 5,700 points thanks to strong gains from the banks, the healthcare sector and consumer related stocks.

The ASX 200 has slipped 0.3 percent today, weighed down by falls in the mining and energy sectors.

The ASX 200 is down 0.5 percent, as investors sell off mining & energy stocks.

The Australian share market has improved for a third straight session, with the ASX 200 climbing 0.5%. Over the week, the market has risen 2.5%.

Local shares are being boosted by a rise in commodity prices with the materials sector rallying 1.5 percent. The ASX 200 is up 0.9 percent at mid-sesison.

The local share market has finished the session up 0.7 percent with every sector improving on Wednesday. Market stability in China and higher commodity prices helped investor sentiment.

The ASX 200 is down 0.10%, trading weaker for a fourth straight session following a negative lead from Wall Street and falling commodity prices.

The ASX 200 has regained early losses to stage a late rally, closing up 0.4 percent.

Miners and banks have dragged the market lower today, with the ASX 200 slipping 0.4 percent to fall 1.8 percent over the week.

The market has suffered its worst trading day in three weeks with the ASX 200 dropping 1.6 percent losing some recent gains.

The ASX 200 is down 1 percent, after hitting a seven week high yesterday. Every sector is trading in the red, led by IT stocks which are down 2 percent.

It’s been a choppy start to the week for the local share market with the ASX 200 trading flat at mid-session. Gains from the banks are being offset by weakness from the mining & energy stocks.

The ASX 200 has gained 0.3 percent, helped by gains in the financial sector. Mining & energy stocks finished the day weaker.

The ASX 200 has finished unchanged today, with gains in the energy and materials sectors offset by losses from the banks and telcos.

The local share market has climbed 1.9 percent today with every sector gaining ground after Greece reached a deal with its creditors. The materials sector was the best performer, jumping 2.6 percent.

Global markets were mixed overnight, with US shares in largely flat while European stocks lost ground. Fewer than expected jobs were created in the US while oil giant BP reached an $18.7bn settlement over 2010 oil spill.

The ASX 200 is up 0.5 percent at mid-session, boosted by gains in the energy and financial sectors.

Local shares are suffering heavy losses with the ASX 200 down 1.8 percent. The focus remains on Greece, which has until Tuesday to reach a deal with its creditors.