The Australian market finished flat today, following another mixed lead from international shares overnight.

There was another spate of production numbers released by Aussie miners.

Newcrest mining (+2.3%) released figures which showed production fell by 20% on-year in the last quarter, but in-line with the guidance given last month.

Gold and copper miner, PanAust (-3.5%) also reported production in line with guidance, but forecasted an increase in cash costs for CY12.

The two major miners were mixed; BHP dropped 0.4% while rival Rio Tinto added 0.7%.

However the big four banks were mostly stronger, with NAB the only exception down 0.6%.

Retailer Billabong was one of the worst performers of the day, slumping over 6%.

The ASX 200 shed one point, settling at 4224.

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Evening Market Analysis: Flat Finish is a post from: Australian Stock Report Market Pulse Blog