Stocks edge up to 14-month high: Afternoon market insights

Myriam Robin / Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Australian shares reached a 14-month this morning before losing ground later in the day.

At 2.10pm, the ASX200 had added 0.07%, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 0.09% to 4455.7.

The Australian dollar softened today, buying $US1.02235.

Myriam Robin is a reporter for SmartCompany and its sister site LeadingCompany. She has degrees in economics, international studies and journalism. She likes writing about businesses taking risks and doing new things.

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Stocks edge up to 14-month high: Afternoon market insights

Myriam Robin / Wednesday, October 3, 2012

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