The ASX 200 jumped 1.5% on Thursday, adding to yesterday’s 2.4% gain. Every sector improved, with investor sentiment boosted by reassurance from the US Federal Reserve that future rate rises will be gradual.

The local share market is extending yesterday’s gains with the ASX 200 up 1.4%.

The ASX 200 is up 1.8%, helped by a recovery across most ASX sectors. Healthcare stocks are lower following yesterdays MYEFO announcement.

The ASX 200 has gained for the first time in 7 sessions, rising by 2.4%. Most sectors rose except for Healthcare after the Government cut bulk billing incentives in the MYEFO on Tuesday.

The ASX 200 has retreated for a sixth straight session, slipping 0.4% to 4,909 – a new low for the year.

The ASX 200 is up 0.4%, helped by a recovery in the energy sector. Financial stocks are also improving, giving the market a boost.

The ASX 200 has closed down 100 points or 2% to a 2.5 month low of 4,928. Every sector suffered steep losses, but it was the energy stocks that were the hardest hit as oil prices continued to fall.

The ASX 200 is down 1.6%, weighed by down by heavy falls in the energy sector.

The ASX 200 is up 0.3% at mid-session, with gains from the financial & healthcare sectors outweighing losses from mining & energy stocks.

The ASX 200 has closed down 0.2% on Friday with losses from the mining & energy sector outweighing gains from the banks.

The ASX 200 has closed down 0.8% with the financial sector leading the losses, dropping 1.5%. The materials sector was the only improver, rising 0.7%.

The Aussie dollar has rallied after employment data for November came in much better than expected. 71,400 jobs were created, versus market expectations of a loss of 10,000 jobs. The jobless rate has eased 0.1% to 5.8%.

The ASX 200 has closed down 0.6% held back by falls from the banks. Mining & energy stocks were the best performers, managing to regain some recent losses.

Energy and Mining stocks are recovering some recent losses, helping to support the market. The ASX 200 is flat at mid-session as telcos and consumer related stocks retreat.

The ASX 200 has closed down 0.15%, hurt by heavy falls in the industrials sector which tumbled 1.8%. Gains from the banks helped to support the market, while mining & energy stocks retreated.

The local share market has enjoyed its best one-day gain since Nov 18, surging 1.9%. Every sector joined in on the rally, with consumer staples the standout rising 2.7%.

The local share market has finished the session down 0.2%, after the materials sector reversed early gains to trade weaker. Over the week, the index has fallen 1%.

The local share market has finished up 0.3% with gains from banking and healthcare stocks outweighing losses in the energy and materials sectors.

The local share market is up 1%, regaining some recent losses following a two-session slump. The Aussie dollar has fallen heavily, after the release of weaker than expected Capital Expenditure data for the September quarter.

The ASX 200 has fallen 0.6%, held down by falls in the financial sector. The energy sector was a stand out, jumping 0.9% thanks to higher oil prices.

The ASX 200 is down 0.3% held back by falls in the mining, industrials and consumer discretionary sectors. Banks and telcos are making slight improvements in a falling market.

The ASX 200 has fallen 0.9% on Tuesday, ending a five-session winning streak. The materials sector was the worst performer, dropping 1.8%.

The ASX 200 has finished the session up 0.4%, adding to last week’s 4% rise. Mining stocks were hit heavily though, after a slump in iron ore prices.

The local share market is dipping in and out of negative territory, as investors book profits following this week’s stellar rally. Energy stocks are the worst performers, with the sector down almost 1.0%.

The ASX 200 has finished the session up 0.3% taking this week’s gains to 4.0%. Banks & miners helped to support the market, while energy stocks were the biggest drag, falling 1.1%.

The local share market is climbing higher for a third session, helped by a rally on Wall Street overnight. The gains were sparked by the release of FOMC minutes which indicate the Fed will most likely raise rates in December.

The ASX 200 has surged 2.1% on Thursday with every sector gaining ground. Consumer Staples led the charge, with the sector rising 2.7%.

The ASX 200 is down 1.8%, held back by heavy falls in the Materials and Energy sectors which are being sold off following a drop in commodity prices overnight.

The local share market staged a stunning recovery to close flat, up just 3 points. Banks gave the market a boost, while mining & energy stocks were the biggest weights.

The ASX 200 is down 0.2% at mid-session, recovering some earlier losses helped by stronger than expected employment data. The jobless rate fell to 5.9% in October. Economists had been expecting it to remain steady at 6.2%.

US sharemarkets held in tight ranges as investors mulled company news. Shares in Apple were down by 3.2% on a broker report claiming the company was experiencing weaker demand for the new range of iPhones. At the close of trade the Dow up 28pts.

The ASX 200 is down 1.0% following a weak lead from Wall Street. The financial sector is a major weight on the market, falling 1.4%.

The local share market has staged a late recovery, thanks to a rebound in the mining & energy sectors. But losses from the banks prevented the ASX 200 from improving further with the index closing down 0.4%.

The ASX 200 is down 0.9% at mid-session, held back by heavy falls from mining and energy stocks. Miners are under pressure after China’s worse than expected import/export data.

The ASX 200 is down 0.6%, held down again by heavy falls from the banks & miners. BHP Billiton shares have dropped 4.8% following a significant incident at a mine in Brazil which it owns 50-50 with Vale.

The ASX 200 has fallen 0.9% on Thursday, hurt by heavy falls in the materials & financial sectors.

The ASX 200 is down 1.3% at mid-session, held down by heavy falls in the mining and financial sectors.

The ASX 200 is up 0.9% at mid-session, boosted by strong gains in the materials sector. Banks & energy stocks are also helping to support the market.

Buyers have returned to the local share market on Tuesday. The ASX 200 is up 1.4%, with every sector climbing higher.

The ASX 200 has recovered all of yesterday’s losses, closing up 1.4%. Every sector charged forward, with the energy sector the standout, surging 2.5%.