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Midday Market Analysis: Early Strength Fades

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Publish date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012, 01:34 PM
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After opening around breakeven and pushing a touch higher soon thereafter, the Aussie market has rolled over to currently be trading 15 points (-0.4%) underwater, at 4275.

Most sectors are weaker with consumer staple and IT issues the poorest performers, whilst consumer discretionary stocks are the best in show.

In company news, Leightons is down 1.3% despite being awarded a $260 million contract for the Wheatstone LNG project.

Around the region, Asian markets are mainly weaker; the Hang Seng is off 0.4% whilst the Nikkei is 0.6% weaker.

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