The ASX 200 has lost 0.4 percent held back by heavy falls in the energy and materials sectors.

The ASX 200 is up 07 percent with investor sentiment boosted by news the Chinese Central Bank will cut benchmark deposit and loan rates by 25 basis points.

Most sectors are trading lower, dragging the ASX 200 down 0.5 percent and snaping a three-day winning streak.

Almost every sector closed weaker today, with the Telecommunication Services the worst performer, slipping 2.1%.

The ASX 200 is trading flat, with gains in the materials sector offset by losses in the financial sector.

The ASX 200 has gained 0.3 percent – helped by a recovery in the financial sector and a rally in mining stocks. BHP Billiton shares improved on the back of its better-than-expected profit result.

The local share market is trading in positive territory, boosted by news Greece has reached a debt deal with its creditors.

The ASX 200 has climbed 0.5 percent with gains recorded across almost all sectors. The Consumer Discretionary sector was the best performer, jumping 0.9 percent.

The ASX 200 lost 0.2 percent, held back by losses in the energy and materials sectors. The Consumer Discretionary was the best performer, rallying by 1.29 percent.

The ASX 200 is trading in negative territory after a mixed lead from Wall Street overnight. Energy stocks are suffering losses, following a fall in oil prices.

The ASX 200 is off 0.3 percent amid heavy falls in the financial sector. ANZ shares are being sold off after disappointing investors with its quarterly profit result, while CBA shares are trading ex-dividend.

The ASX 200 has closed down 0.5% percent – in the middle of the day’s range. Investors were disappointed with ANZ’s first quarter profit result, while CBA shares fell 3.7 percent after going ex-dividend.

The ASX 200 fell by 0.44% finished the session near the worst levels of the day. Eight out of 10 sectors were lower, led by Utilities, which lost 1.26%.

The ASX 200 is flat at mid-session with gains from the materials and healthcare sectors offset by losses in the energy and banking sectors.

The ASX 200 is down 0.3 percent – held back by heavy falls in the mining and energy stocks.

The ASX 200 is down 0.5% weighed down by falls from the financial sector. Energy stocks have lost early gains, with the sector down 0.4%.

Investor sentiment was dampened today by concerns about Greece and its standoff with creditors. Most sectors finished weaker, with only the Property Trusts and Consumer Discretionary sectors gaining.

The market’s 12-session rally has come to an end with the ASX 200 slipping 0.1%. The Health Care sector was the best performer, rallying 1.9%.

Investors cheer prospect of another interest rate cut with the ASX 200 gaining 0.6%, boosted by strong gains from the major banks.

The ASX 200 is down 0.2% weighed down by heavy losses in the energy and materials sectors.

The ASX 200 has rallied in late trade to finish up 1.5% after the Reserve Bank cut the cash rate to a record low of 2.25%.

Most sectors are trading higher today with energy stocks leading the charge – up 4% on a strengthening oil price. Defensive stocks are under pressure, amid speculation the RBA may ease rates this afternoon.

The ASX 200 is climbing higher for an eighth straight session helped by a recovery in commodity prices and increased speculation the RBA may ease rates tomorrow.

The market has ended the week on a strong note, driven by speculation the Reserve Bank may cut rates on Tuesday.

The ASX 200 has regained early losses to be a touch higher at mid-session. However, heavy falls in the energy sector is preventing further gains.

US stocks retreated in late trade with the Dow Jones index closing 1.1% weaker. The Australian share market is poised to open in the red, ending a five-session rally.

The ASX 200 is recovering from early weakness on Wednesday helped by improving mining and energy stocks. Firmer than expected underlying inflation numbers have seen the Aussie dollar surge by 1 US cent.

The ASX 200 ended at session highs despite sizeable losses for mining and energy stocks which were the only 2 ASX sectors that ended in the red.

The ASX 200 has finished up 1.5%, boosted by strong gains in the energy and materials sectors. Investor sentiment was lifted after the ECB announced a widespread stimulus plan overnight.

The local share market is rallying with every sector trading in positive territory, after the European Central Bank announced a massive stimulus program overnight.

The local sharemarket is trading stronger again today, buoyed by a rebound in commodity prices. The energy sector is the best performer, rising 2.5%.

The local share market has climbed 0.5 percent today – lifted by a strong gains in the energy and materials sectors.

Nice start markets boosted by lift in food and drink retailers, miners and lift in consumer sentiment result.

The Australian stock market lifted again today, helped by solid gains in banks and mining stocks. The Aussie dollar also lifted against the US dollar, Euro and the NZ dollar after Bank of Japan surprised market by cutting its inflation forecast.

The local share market was held back by heavy losses in the energy sector. It did manage to regain some earlier losses, following the release of better-than-expected Chinese GDP data.

The local sharemarket is trading weaker, erasing yesterday’s gains as investors await the release of Chinese GDP data.

The ASX 200 has finished up 0.2 percent – close to the day’s lows – after china imposed strict curbs on margin lending at several brokerages, sending the Chinese share market down about 6 percent.

Positive day boosted by Chinese confidence and a lift in metal and oil prices.

The ASX 200 is again being supported by strong gains in the mining and energy sectors.

Every sector is trading stronger, after the S&P 500 enjoyed its best one day performance this year.