Following the market opening Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.08 percent to 12,580.79 while the NASDAQ rose 0.05 percent to 2,848.24. The S&P also rose, increasing 0.20 percent to
Gold and silver prices may rise amid expectations US inflation hit a six-month high in October, boosting demand for precious metals as a hedge against price growth.
MID-SESSION REPORT (12pm AEDT) Local stocks have hit a seven week low in the early session, dragged down by more falls on US and European markets overnight. Key banking, energy and mining