28-Oct-2011 09:57 Australian

Australian Stock Market Report - Afternoon 10/27/2011 :: Today was one of the more unpredictable days of trade for the Australian sharemarket, with the ASX 200 index (XJO) rising 2.5 pct or 105.7 pts to 4348.2 while the broader All Ordinaries index (XAO) ended 2.4 pct or 103.1 pts higher to 4403.9.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/238601/20111027/australian-stock-market-report-afternoon-10-27-2011.htm

Australian Stock Market Report - Update 10/27/2011 :: The Australian sharemarket has finally re-opened after a technical glitch crippled markets for a number of hours. At 2pm (AEDT) shares came back online and started rallying almost immediately. The All Ordinaries index (XAO), which is one of the most popular ways to measure Australian market performance is up 1.7 pct or 71.6 pts to 4372.4.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/238559/20111027/australian-stock-market-report-update-10-27-2011.htm

Anglo American To Spend $US15bn on Australian Expansions :: Global diversified miner Anglo American Plc said on Thursday it is mulling to spend up to $US15 billion ($14.43bn) over the next eight years to expand its Australian coal operations.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/238537/20111027/anglo-american-to-spend-us15bn-on-australian-expansions.htm

Has Australian Coal Reached Its Zenith? :: Speculations are abuzz that Australia's coal market is nearing its zenith, what with the latest intent of Australian coal miner New Hope Corp. wanting to be bought out in the tune of $5 billion.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/238536/20111027/has-australian-coal-reached-its-zenith.htm

ASX Resumes Trading, Shares Jump 2% on Greek Debt Deal :: The Australian Stock Exchange is back online after trading was halted for four hours on Thursday due to a technical glitch. Trading resumed 2 p.m. after the market stopped at 10:05 a.m.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/238509/20111027/asx-resumes-trading-shares-jump-2-on-voluntary-greek-debt-cut.htm

Credit, Debit Card Transactions in Australia to Hit 4 Billion in 2011 :: More Australian consumers are shifting to plastic money to do their purchases. As a result credit and debit card transactions are expected to reach 4 billion in 2011.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/238489/20111026/credit-debit-card-transactions-in-australia-to-hit-4-billion-in-2011.htm

Australian Stock Market Report - Midday 10/27/2011 :: It certainly has been a strange session so far, with the Australian sharemarket remaining closed due to a technical glitch. A few big names such as BHP Billiton (BHP), ANZ Banking Group (ANZ) and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) seemingly kicked off trade normally for a few minutes this morning until a number of other businesses were opening in the wrong order.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/238482/20111026/australian-stock-market-report-midday-10-26-2011.htm

Australian Stock Market Report - Afternoon 10/28/2011 :: The Australian sharemarket surged in the first hour of trade today, with the All Ordinaries index (XAO) rising by as much as 1.5 pct. As the day went on however, the market gave away much of its impressive gains to end largely flat by close of business.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/239361/20111028/australian-stock-market-report-afternoon-10-28.htm

Strikes cost Qantas A$15m a week :: Qantas says ongoing strikes by employees are costing the airline 15m Australian dollars ($16m; £12m) each week.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/business-15488569

Australian Stock Market Report - Midday 10/28/2011 :: The Australian sharemarket is gaining for the third consecutive day with the All Ordinaries index (XAO) up 0.8 pct or 36.6 pts to 4440.5. Almost all sectors are improving with the exception of the defensive healthcare and telco sectors.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/239239/20111027/australian-stock-market-report-midday-10-28.htm

Slowing Australian Economy Calls for RBA Rate Cut :: After the latest inflation figures released on Wednesday showed that the Australian economy is slowing, economists are now tipping an interest rate cut.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/239232/20111027/slowing-australian-economy-calls-rba-rate-cut.htm

RBA Rate Cut Survey: Could Reduce Debt, but Not Boost Spending? :: Should the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lower interest rates, most Australians would rather reduce debt than go on a Christmas spending spree, a national survey by mortgage broker Loan Market has found.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/239229/20111027/rba-rate-cut-reduce-debt-increase-spending.htm

Australian Dollar Outlook - 10/28/2011 :: Bell FX Currency Outlook:
The Australian dollar has surged more than two cents this morning, currently trading around USD1.0700 after hitting a high of USD1.0750 overnight.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/239130/20111027/australian-dollar-outlook-10-28-2011-anz.htm

Australian Stock Market Report - Morning - 10/28/2011 :: MORNING REPORT
(7am AEDT)

The US economy grew at a 2.5pct annual rate in the September quarter, in line with expectations, and up from the 1.3pct annual rate in the June quarter. Pending home sales fell 4.6pct in September, well below market forecasts. And new US claims for unemployment insurance fell by 2,000 to 402,000 in the latest week. Continued claims fell to fresh 3-year lows.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/239124/20111027/australian-stock-market-report-morning-10-28.htm