The Australian share market has gained 0.7% or 40 points to 5,713, boosted by a recovery in the financial sector. On the flip side, gold miners gave up some recent gains.

The Australian market is off to a better start with the ASX 200 lifting by 0.3 per cent at lunch, which is just enough to recoup Wednesday’s losses.

The Australian market is off to a better start with the ASX 200 lifting by 0.3 per cent at lunch, which is just enough to recoup Wednesday’s losses.

Local shares recover from early losses of 33 points or 0.4% as a recovery in banking stocks and materials lead the ASX 200 to a flat finish.

Local shares have continued to slide with broad losses across most sectors. The financials have been the main drag with materials best performers .

ASX 200 falls 0.4% as investors flee to safety amid North Korean nuclear testing as financials also weigh on the local market.

South Korea carries out a missile drill in response to North Korea’s sixth nuclear test, markets nervous about the outcome of the heightened threats.

A recovery in the financial sector is helping to lift the local share market higher on Thursday. The ASX 200 is up 28 points or 0.5% to 5,698.

The ASX 200 has finished the session up 0.8% or 44 points to finish above 5,700 points. Harvey Norman shares though dropped 7% after the retailer cut its final dividend.

The ASX 200 is down 1.0% following a rout on Asian markets in reaction to North Korea’s latest missile test over Japan, which caused a serious escalation in tensions in the region.

The ASX 200 has closed down 0.7% to 5,669, amid a sell-off on Asian markets following North Korea’s latest missile test – this time over Japan.

The ASX 200 is down 0.7% at mid-session with almost all sectors losing ground. The energy sector is the clear standout, after Hurricane Harvey caused damage to US oil production facilities.

The local share market has suffered its worst one-day fall in a fortnight, held back by heavy losses in the financial sector. The ASX 200 lost 0.60% or 34 points to 5,709.

The local share market is under pressure on Friday, following a weak lead from Wall Street. Banks & telcos are weighing on the market, while energy & utilities stocks are outperforming.

The local share market is being buoyed by gains in the materials sector. After a shaky start, the ASX 200 is managing to remain in positive territory, up 10 points or 0.2%.

The ASX 200 index has finished up 0.10%, helped by strong gains in the materials sector which offset losses from the banks.

The ASX 200 index has finished down 0.2% or 12 points to 5,737. The index was held back by falls from the banks, miners and healthcare stocks, while energy & telco stocks outperformed.

The ASX 200 index has finished up 0.4%, regaining some recent losses following three sessions of declines. Industrials, Materials & Healthcare stocks were the standouts, while Consumer Staples & Telcos weighed on the market.

The local share market is edging higher on Tuesday, breaking a three-session slump. The ASX 200 is up 12 points or 0.2% to 5,738, helped higher by gains in the materials and energy sectors.

The local share market has added to Friday’s decline, falling by 0.4% today to 5,725. The market was held back by falls from the banks, telcos and healthcare stocks, while gains from the energy sector helped to limit the losses.

The ASX 200 has closed down 0.10% to 5,779, held back by a heavy fall in Telstra shares which sank 10.6% after the telco revised its dividend policy.

The local share market has climbed higher for a second session with the ASX 200 rising 0.5% to 5,757. Domino’s Pizza shares dropped 18.8% on a disappointing earnings result.

The local share market is climbing higher for a second session, as tensions ease between the US and North Korea. The ASX 200 is up 0.7%, buoyed by strong gains from the Healthcare, Telco & Financial sectors.

The ASX 200 gained 0.7% on Monday, regaining last week’s losses. Energy & Financials were the standouts, with both sectors climbing about 1%.

The local share market has made a confident start to the week with the ASX 200 up 0.5% – recovering last week’s losses. Financials, mining & energy stocks are all climbing higher.

The local share market is sharply lower on Friday, as tensions between North Korea and the US intensify. The ASX 200 is down 68 points or 1.2% to 5,692.

The ASX 200 has failed to hang on to earlier gains, weighed down by the financial, healthcare & utilities sectors. The ASX 200 slipped 0.10% or 5 points to 5,760.

The ASX 200 has recovered most of yesterday’s losses, helped higher by gains in the financial and materials sectors. The ASX 200 rose 0.4% or 22 points to 5,765.

Local shares are giving up most of yesterday’s gains, with the ASX 200 down 0.7% at mid-session. Losses are widespread, with only the Real Estate & Materials sectors firmer.

Losses were widespread on Tuesday with every sector finishing in the red. The ASX 200 slipped 0.5% or 30 points to 5,743.

The local share market is under pressure, ending a three-session winning streak. The ASX 200 is down 1.4% or 81 points to 5,704.

Investors were cautious on Friday as the US senate voted down a key health reform bill. The ASX 200 lost 82 points or 1.4% to 5,702 with every sector losing ground.

The local share market lost some earlier gains, but still managed to finish in positive territory. The ASX 200 rose 8 points or 0.1%.

The local share market is rebounding, recovering some recent losses on Tuesday. The ASX 200 is up 0.7% or 42 points to 5,730.

The ASX 200 has recovered some recent losses, closing up 0.7% to 5,726. Healthcare stocks were the standout, while consumer discretionary & industrials also outperformed.

The ASX 200 is down 1%, held back by heavy falls in the financial and energy sectors. Gold miners are one of the few bright spots on the market.

The ASX 200 fell 0.7% on Friday to 5,722, held down by falls in the energy, materials and financial sectors.

The ASX 200 is up 33 points or 0.6% – helped higher by gains from financial and energy stocks. Employment data out this morning shows full-time jobs rose by 115,400 over the past two months – the biggest gain in almost 30 years.

The ASX 200 closed up 0.5%, boosted again by strong gains from the financial sector.

Financial stocks rallied today after new requirements announced by banking regulator APRA weren’t as strict as expected. The ASX 200 finished up 0.8% or 44 points to 5,732.