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The Australian share market has had a flat open after a modestly strong lead from Wall Street.

The Australian dollar fell to a seven week low after strong US manufacturing figures gave the greenback a boost.

Gold was little changed on Monday, giving up gains as the dollar rallied after the precious metal was initially buoyed by an unexpected stall in US consumer spending and comments on interest rates from a Federal Reserve's official.

US stocks rose as a busy week of economic news kicked off with Intel's announcement it will buy rival chipmaker Altera for $US16.7 billion ($A21.95 billion).

Oil prices have dipped as the US dollar strengthened and the market looked ahead to an OPEC meeting expected to keep output high.

The Australian share market has made its best single-day gain in a month as investors snapped up beaten-down stocks.

Evolution Mining is set to become Australia's second largest gold producer after successfully raising funds to buy a NSW gold mine.

More than 50 shipbuilding workers have protested at a marine servicing base in Henderson, demanding a local build for the federal government's $20 billion submarine procurement project.

Gina Rinehart's estranged son has no doubt his mother will appeal a court ruling that stripped her of control of the family's multi-billion dollar trust.

The Australian share market has opened significantly higher, despite a weak lead from Wall Street overnight.

Gold prices have inched higher after hitting a two and a half week low on Thursday as the US dollar and global shares fell amid uncertainty about Greece staying in the euro zone.

The release of weaker than expected Australian business investment data has pushed the local currency to a six week low.

Wall Street stocks have dipped, following leading eurozone equity markets lower on worries about a potential Greek exit from the currency bloc.

Oil prices have risen modestly after a mixed US petroleum report showed declines in crude and petrol inventories that were larger than expected and a rise in crude production.

The Australian share market has closed lower after the release of worse than expected capital expenditure figures.

The AIMS Financial Group has agreed to buy troubled stockbroker BBY and intends to operate the firm as a standalone entity.

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has retained her place as Australia's wealthiest person in the BRW rich list, but her wealth will take a hit of up to $5 billion after her eldest daughter was awarded control of a family trust following a long-running legal battle.

Woolworths has signed up Telstra to help the retail giant offer mobile services direct to its customers.

The Australian share market is slightly higher following strong gains on Wall Street overnight.

Gold prices were steady after initially falling to a two-week low as the US dollar retreated from a one-month high.

The Australian dollar has continued its slide against the greenback, which moved higher overnight as markets focused on Greek debt negotiations.

The Nasdaq has bolted to a fresh record peak in a broad-based Wall Street rally that largely reversed sharp losses in the prior session.

World oil prices have finished lower in choppy trade as the strong dollar weighed and a potential rise in Iraq exports heightened global oversupply worries.

The Australian share market has closed lower in a broad sell-off after rising in the past four sessions.

Troubled iron ore miner Atlas Iron is facing a hit of up to $160 million to its bottom line after a drop in the value of some of its mining assets.

All 170 employees of troubled stockbroking firm BBY have been made redundant, as negotiations continue over the sale of the business to AIMS Financial Group.

Norway-focused iron ore miner Northern Iron is receiving support from its financiers to cover foreign exchange losses following a plunge in iron ore prices.

Fortescue Metals Group has confirmed reports that it set up a company in Singapore, but insists it has not used it to avoid paying tax.

John Worsfold has ruled himself out of the running to coach Carlton, with the AFL great saying he's "miles off" coaching again.

The Australian share market has opened lower, after the major Wall Street indexes dropped one per cent overnight.

Gold dropped almost two per cent on Tuesday as the US dollar extended gains following a raft of strong American data.

The Australian dollar is lower in the wake of better-than-expected US economic data and on going concerns over Greek debt.