AAP

The Australian share market has opened nearly one per cent higher.

World oil prices have eased slightly but concerns over mounting violence in the wake of the military coup in Egypt kept the market firm.

The Australian dollar is firmer as it looks like a Portuguese political crisis may have been averted, boosting risk appetite.

US stocks have ended higher as investors look forward to the kickoff of earnings season.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 88.85 (0.59 per cent) to 15,224.69.

Australian shares have finished lower as weaker commodities prices and the prospect of higher unemployment weighed on investors.

The price of silver has plunged quicker than that of gold since Federal Reserve boss Bernard Bernanke's positive comments on the US economy three weeks ago.

Virgin Australia has completed the purchase of a 60 per cent stake in Tigerair Australia.

Job advertisements have declined for a fourth consecutive month, with Western Australia the hardest hit as the mining boom slows down.

The corporate watchdog will monitor analysts' briefings during the upcoming reporting season after launching an investigation into Newcrest Mining's disclosure of a $6 billion writedown.

Atlas Iron will start work on a new Pilbara iron ore mine after the company's board approved the $146 million project.

The Australian share market is starting the week flat, as weakness in commodity prices and mining stocks offsets gains in other sectors.

The Australian dollar this week could well fall below 90 US cents for the first time in almost three years as healthy US jobs data boosts the greenback.

US stocks racked up solid gains to close last week after a good US jobs report for June.

The Australian share market has managed to finish the week higher after recording its second straight day of gains.

Independence Group will cut jobs and halt exploration at its Stockman project in Victoria due to tough economic conditions.

Telstra has signed a $32 million deal to protect government agencies from online viruses and hacking attempts.

The Australian share market has opened close to one per cent higher, continuing the week's trend of significant moves both higher and lower.

Oil prices have fallen following recent rallies over Middle East supply worries after Egypt's army overthrew and detained President Mohamed Morsi.

The Australian dollar is higher after the Bank of England and the European Central Bank pledged to keep their interest rates low for an extended period to support growth.

European shares prices have rallied and the euro has plummeted against the US dollar after the eurozone and British central banks signalled that easy-money policies to stimulate growth will continu

Australian shares are one per cent higher as the military overthrow of Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi boosts the price of crude oil and shares in energy companies.

Former Labor minister Alannah MacTiernan has been selected as the party's candidate for the federal seat of Perth.

Shadow treasurer Joe Hockey says Australia's falling dollar and low official interest rate are signs of economic volatility.

A coalition government wouldn't fund urban rail projects in Western Australia and would instead back roads, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has confirmed.

Opposition leader Tony Abbott says the only debate he will enter into with Kevin Rudd is across the floor of parliament or in election mode.

A recovery in the home building sector seems to be taking hold, with approvals for houses gaining for the fifth month in a row.

The Australian share market has opened more than one per cent higher.

US stocks have closed higher in shortened pre-July 4th holiday trade helped by fresh jobs data, while turmoil in Egypt and Portugal had no significant impact on the markets.

The Australian dollar has bounced back after falling below 91 US cents for the first time in almost three years.

The Australian dollar fell to a three-year low after Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens revealed the board took "a very long time" to decide whether or not to leave the cash rate unchanged this mo

Australia has posted it largest trade surplus in 18 months as mining exports remain strong.It was the the fourth consecutive monthly surplus.