The ASX 200 is being boosted by strong gains in the financial sector. However, a sell-off in resource stocks is preventing the market from climbing higher.

The ASX 200 has closed up 0.5 percent, helped by news China has eased interest rates to boost growth. Utilities stocks were the best performers, with the sector rallying 1.9 percent.

The ASX 200 is down 0.2 percent, held down by an 8.6 percent fall in Woolworths shares after the retailer’s disappointing profit result.

The local sharemarket has finished up 0.3 percent with almost all sectors gaining ground. Woolworths shares plunged 9.5 percent after the retailer released disappointing profit results and cut its FY profit guidance.

The ASX 200 is up 0.1 percent, lifted by gains in the materials and financial sectors. The energy sector is preventing further improvements, down 2.3 percent.

The ASX 200 has climbed 0.3 percent, boosted by strong gains in the materials sector which jumped 1.2 percent. Financial stocks also helped lift the market, with the sector improving by 0.3 percent.

The energy sector is under pressure following a fall in oil prices overnight. Investor sentiment has also been dampened by the Greek debt negotiation gridlock.

The ASX 200 has slipped 0.4 percent today. The energy sector was the hardest hit, down 1.6 percent on the back of weaker oil prices.

The ASX 200 is up 0.3 percent boosted by strong gains in the energy and materials sectors. The financial sector is preventing the market from making further gains – down 0.2 percent.

The ASX 200 has climbed higher in afternoon trade, helped by a recovery in banking stocks. Every sector finished higher, led by the Industrials which was boosted by at near 50% jump in Toll Holdings shares following its Japan Post takeover news.

The ASX 200 is down 0.5% with losses in the financial sector offsetting gains in the energy and materials sectors.

The ASX 200 has climbed 0.2 percent adding to Friday’s 2.2 percent gain, helped by a recovery in the financial sector.

All sectors are trading higher today led by the materials sector which is surging 3.3%. Investors are cheering Rio Tinto’s FY profit result with its shares jumping almost 5%.

The ASX 200 has rallied 2.3 percent – ending a four-session slump. Every sector finished higher, with the mining sector the best performer, jumping 4%.

The ASX 200 has fallen for a third straight session, held back by heavy falls in the mining and energy sectors.

The ASX 200 is down 0.3% held back by falls in the materials and financial sectors. Energy stocks are gaining following a recovery in world oil prices.

The local share market is trading higher for a 12th straight session – its longest winning streak in more than a decade.

The ASX 200 has finished up 0.2% after failing to hang on to early gains. The energy sector was the standout, rising by 0.7%.

The ASX 200 has finished the session up 1.2% boosted by a 3.3% rise in the materials sector. The market has now risen for 10 consecutive days.

The ASX 200 is up 1.3 percent, boosted by strong gains in the energy, materials and financial sectors.

The ASX 200 has climbed 0.7% boosted by strong gains in the energy sector which jumped 1.8%.

The ASX 200 is up 0.7 percent, following a positive lead from Wall Street. The energy sector is regaining some recent losses, up 0.5 percent.

The local sharemarket has notched up a sixth straight day of gains with the ASX 200 rising by 0.3 percent. The energy sector prevented the market from climbing even higher, slumping 1.6 percent.

Local shares have improved for the fifth day with the ASX 200 Index edging higher by 0.1%.

Local shares have kicked off this holiday shortened trading week a little firmer. The Australian market surged by 3.6% last week; making it the best week in three years for the ASX 200.

The ASX 200 is off 0.6 percent following a weak lead from Wall Street. Healthcare stocks are the worst performers, with the sector tumbling 3.2 percent.

The ASX 200 has slumped for a fifth straight day amid global worries about Switzerland’s decision to scrap its Euro peg. The Healthcare sector was the worst performer, dropping 2.9 percent.

Employment rose by 37,400 in December to record highs after rising by 44,900 in November (consensus forecast was for a 5,000 lift in jobs in December).

The market is again being hurt by steep falls in the materials sector and a negative lead from Wall Street. US stocks softened overnight after the release of worse-than-expected retail sales data.

The ASX 200 is flat at mid-session following a weak lead from Wall Street and falls in iron ore and oil prices. The materials sector is the biggest drag on the market, down 0.9 percent.

Selling accelerated in the afternoon with the ASX 200 finishing the session down 0.9 percent. The materials sector suffered the heaviest falls, dropping 2.6 percent, as commodity prices continued to retreat.

The gains on Wall Street helped boost the local market with every sector finishing firmly in positive territory.

The ASX 200 is improving by about 0.5%, buoyed by gains in the materials and energy sectors.

The energy sector was the best performer, recovering some recent losses to close up 3 percent.

The ASX 200 is down 0.9%, weighed down from losses in the energy sector after the price of oil hit fresh lows overnight.

The energy sector is the best performer today, up about 1% after days of heavy selling.

The ASX 200 closed down 0.2 percent today, taking this week’s losses to 2.1 percent.

Gains in the Materials and Energy sectors prevented the ASX 200 from falling further.

The ASX 200 is down 0.8% following a mixed lead from Wall Street and heavy losses in Europe.

The ASX 200 is up 1% following a strong lead from Wall Street on Friday.