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15Dec

US begins mass vaccinations against Coronavirus: ASX poised to open slightly higher

15 Dec 2020 - The ASX looks set to open higher this morning. US stocks fell for a fourth day as Covid-19 continues to rage across the country threatening harsher restrictions. Three million doses of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine has been sent out for immediate distribution. And London has moved into top tier of restrictions as UK identifies new Covid variant. The Australian dollar had risen slightly to 75.3 US cents. BCI Minerals (ASX:BCI) has been granted approval from the...

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14Dec

Afterpay soars to record high: ASX ends 0.3% higher

14 Dec 2020 - The local sharemarket has started the week on a positive note despite weak leads from Wall Street. The S&P/ASX200 rose 18 points or 0.3 per cent to 6660. Wesfarmers shares have added 2.8 per cent today to hit a record high of $50.985. Afterpay shares rose 8.8 per cent to a record high of $109.93 amid optimism about its partnership and as the stock closes in on its entry into the ASX20.

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14Dec

Tech takes charge: Aus shares 0.5% higher at noon

14 Dec 2020 -The S&P/ASX 200 Index is up 0.5 OR 32 points at 6674 Futures are pointing to a rise of 47 points. per cent at points following the first two hours of trade. Tech is leading the way with Afterpay shares reaching an intraday record of $106 ahead of the company’s entry into the ASX20

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14Dec

Wall Street closes out a losing week: Aus shares to open flat

14 Dec 2020 - Australian shares are set to open flat after following a big week in which shares pushed higher by an iron ore surge but Wall Street see sawed. The S&P 500 fell on Friday, wrapping up a losing week, as the outlook for additional fiscal stimulus remains uncertain. Friday’s moves came as negotiations over a coronavirus relief deal dragged on.

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