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Midday Market Analysis: Morning Fade

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Publish date: Fri, 20 Jan 2012, 01:45 PM
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The Aussie market is enjoying another positive session so far today, albeit a modest one.

The local market continues to grind higher, currently sitting 20 points (+0.4%) above water, at 4235.

Energy and consumer discretionary plays are leading the sectors, whilst consumer staples and utilities are the laggards.

In company news, WorleyParsons is 2% stronger on the day, after announcing the awarding of a contract for the Shondoni mine development.

Around the region, Asian markets are all trading higher; the Hang Seng is 0.4% stronger whilst the Nikkei is enjoying a healthy 1.3% gain.

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