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The Australian share market has opened higher.

The Dow and S&P 500 have bolted to fresh record highs after a Federal Reserve report showed the US economy was growing amid widespread optimism about the outlook.

The Australian dollar is barely keeping its head above 84 US cents after disappointing economic growth figures triggered expectations of another interest rate cut.

The Australian share market has closed higher, with gains in all sectors.

The Australian share market is slightly higher in the wake of Wall Street gains but falls in oil, gold and iron ore prices.

The Australian dollar has slipped back below 85 US cents amid a stronger US dollar and uncertainty about the Reserve Bank's next move.

The Dow has jumped to a fresh record close following a rise in US construction spending and encouraging auto and Cyber Monday sales data.

The Australian share market has closed 1.3 per cent higher, reeling in some of the steep losses inflicted by tumbling oil prices.

The Australian share market has reversed some of its heavy losses after a strong bounce in oil and gold prices.

Retail and tech equities have led US stock markets lower following a disappointing kickoff of the holiday shopping season.

The Australian dollar has bounced back from four-year lows overnight as commodity prices stage a recovery.

The share market has dumped 2 per cent, with energy stocks tumbling in the wake of the lowest crude oil prices since 2009.

The Australian share market is lower as oil stocks again suffer a pummelling, following OPEC's decision not to cut production.

A free fall in petroleum stocks was the most striking element of an otherwise lacklustre week on Wall Street.

The Australian dollar is under pressure against a stronger greenback.

The share market has suffered its largest fall in seven weeks as energy stocks were punished on weaker oil prices.

Shares in Australia's oil and gas players are being hammered as tumbling crude prices prompt investors to re-examine major resources projects.

The Australian share market has opened sharply lower as oil stocks were pummelled following OPEC's decision not to cut production.

The Australian dollar is lower, weighed down by a big fall in the prices of oil and other commodity prices.

Cash Converters International says it plans to raise $45 million to help terminate commissions to development agents on its rapidly growing personal loans business.

The Australian share market has finished flat as sagging oil and iron ore prices weighed on energy and mining stocks.

The Australian share market is marginally higher, with the major banks stronger but most of the big miners weaker.

The Dow and S&P 500 have edged higher to new records following a stream of mixed US economic data.

Some weak US economic data has helped the Australian dollar rebound after it dropped below 85 US cents for the first time in four years.

The share market has rebounded to break November's downward trend, with gains made in every sector.

The Australian share market has started higher, led by gains from the big four banks and major miners.

Wall Street stocks have finished little changed following data showing unexpectedly strong US economic growth in the third quarter, but a drop in consumer confidence in November.

The Australian dollar is weaker after a Reserve Bank official hinted at another rate cut.

A solid debut by Medibank Private could not stop the Australian share market falling in what has been a mostly downward run for most of November.

The Australian sharemarket has opened lower as resources lose ground after Monday's gains.

The Dow and S&P 500 have inched to new records ahead of a deluge of US economic data in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Australian dollar has handed back the gains it made after China cut its benchmark interest rates.