The local share market continued its retreat today, with every sector closing in negative territory. NAB shares remain in a trading halt as the bank undertakes a $5.5 billion capital raising.

The ASX 200 is down 1.6 percent weighed down by heavy falls in the financial sector, following CBA’s profit result. The market is also battling a weak lead from Europe and the US.

The ASX 200 has dropped 2.3% in its worst trading day since Feb 2013. The financial sector was the biggest drag, after the CBA disappointed investors with its profit result. CBA shares plunged 5.8%.

The local share market is being held back by a 1 percent fall in the financial sector, after Westpac disappointed with its first-half profit result.

The ASX 200 is up 0.2% in choppy trade with a rally in the materials sector helping to buoy the market.

The ASX 200 has climbed 0.4 percent today, regaining some recent losses. Over the week, the market slipped 2 percent, its second worst weekly performance of the year.

Worst day of 2015 for Australian shares.

The ASX 200 is up 07 percent at mid-session with almost all sectors trading higher. Mining and energy stocks are leading the gains.

The energy sector jumped 2.7 percent today, helping the ASX 200 finish up 1.5 percent. Every sector climbed higher, with the market closing at the best levels of the day.

The ASX 200 is down 0.6 percent at mid-session, weighed down by heavy falls in the materials, energy and financial sectors.

The Australian share market has finished in the red, after data showed inflation rose at its weakest annual pace in almost three years in the March quarter. The financial and energy sectors both lost almost 1%.

The ASX 200 has slipped 0.6 percent, after Chinese economic growth slowed to 7 percent, the slowest pace in 6 years.

Local shares slipping for the third consecutive session. Chinese economic data will be a highlight.

The ASX 200 is nearing a seven year high of 6,000 points helped by gains in the energy and Telco sectors.

The All Ords is up 0.2 percent helped by a recovery in the energy sector. Miners though are under pressure, preventing the market from climbing higher.

The ASX 200 climbed 0.6 percent on Friday thanks to a recovery in the energy sector. The materials sector was the only sector to close in negative territory, slipping 0.1 percent.

The ASX 200 is off 0.3 percent, weighed down by falls in the energy and materials sectors. The price of oil plunged 6.6% in overnight trade, following a huge rise in US crude stockpiles.

The ASX 200 has finished down 0.5 percent, weighed down by a 1.3 percent fall in the materials sector. Energy stocks also suffered losses on the back of a 6.6 percent plunge in the oil price overnight.

The ASX 200 has finished up 0.6 percent thanks to a 2.5 percent rally in the energy sector and a 1.3 percent surge in the materials sector following a rebound in commodity prices.

US markets eased by 0.4% with firmer commodity prices helping push mining and energy sectors a little higher. Webhosting company GoDaddy rose by 30% as it made its debut on the NYSE.

Local shares remain volatile with the ASX 200 down 0.2% at lunch on Wednesday after surging by 0.8% on Tuesday. Mining and energy companies are major drags with commodity prices slumping overnight.

Local shares eased by 0.5% today after rising by 0.75% on Tuesday. Mining and energy sectors came under pressure following a near 4% slump in the iron ore price and a softer oil price.

Local shares recovered most of Monday’s losses with the ASX 200 Index up 0.8%. Mining and energy stocks did best after a challenging start to the week.

Local stocks off to a tough start with ASX 200 slumping by 1.4% at lunch.

Local shares are improving after slumping by 1.6% on Thursday – the worst day of the calendar year. Energy stocks are standouts following a 4.5% surge in the oil price due to Middle East tensions.

Local stocks made up for almost half of Thursday’s losses with the major banks edging higher while mining and energy stocks faded this afternoon.

The ASX 200 is up 0.2% boosted by gains in the financial sector. The market is approaching seven year highs, trading just below the 6,000 level mark.

The Australian market continues to flirt with the best levels since February 2008. Mining stocks underperformed, while banks added 13 points to the ASX 200.

The local share market is being held back by weakness from the banks. A rebound in commodity prices is giving a boost to the mining and energy sectors.

The ASX 200 has slipped 0.3% to close near the day’s lows. Mining and Energy stocks bucked the trend, with both sectors closing higher. Banks were the main drag, with the sector easing by 0.5%.

The ASX 200 has closed up 0.4 percent boosted by a late rebound in the energy and materials sectors.

Volatility continues on the Australian market with the ASX 200 down 0.4 percent, held back by weakness in the financial and energy sectors.

The ASX 200 has recovered early losses to close unchanged. Healthcare stocks were the best performers, with the sector climbing 1.3 percent, while Utilities were the weakest, falling 1.2 percent.

Local shares are down by more than 0.5% after US markets and commodities prices were hit hard on Friday. Oil slumped by 4.7% and sits near a six-year low. Central banks in focus this week.

The ASX 200 has slipped 0.6 percent today taking this week’s losses to 1.4 percent for the market. All sectors finished in the red today, led by Information Technology, which fell 1.5 percent.

The ASX 200 has slipped 0.5 percent, hit by a 2.6 percent fall in the resources sector. More than 20 stocks traded ex-dividend today, also weighing on the market.

Local shares are up 0.3% after yesterday’s 1.3% slump (second worst day of the year). Mining and energy companies are down while the financial industry is helping keep the ASX 200 positive.

The local share market has finished down 0.10 percent held back by falls in the materials sector which slumped 1.1 percent. A recovery in the banking sector helped the market close off the day’s lows.

The ASX 200 is down 0.4% held back by falls from the banks and miners. Data released this morning showed the Australian economy grew by 0.5% in the Dec Qtr and by 2.5% in 2014, slightly worse than market expectations.

The ASX 200 has lost 0.5 percent, closing near the day’s lows. The materials sector was the biggest drag on the market, slipping 1 percent.