The Aussie market is holding above water heading into the afternoon session, currently trading 10 points higher (+0.3%), at 4115.
Despite the modest gains nearly every sector is in positive territory with healthcare, energy and industrials leading the way.
In company news, Aquila Resources (AQA) is one of the stronger performers on the day, up 4.5% after announcing it will issues bonus stock to shareholders and that it has received approval from a federal government department for a major iron ore project.
Around the region, Asian markets are mainly weaker; the Hang Seng and Nikkei are off approximately 0.8% each.
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Midday Market Analysis: Quiet Morning is a post from: Australian Stock Report Market Pulse Blog