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Wall Street rallied on strong data last night but commodity prices all fell once more. Dow up 105. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Despite falling commodity prices, Rio Tinto considers its pledge to increase shareholder returns as sacrosanct, although something has to give elsewhere.

Wall Street countered a big opening fall last night as oil prices finally bounced back hard. Dow down 51. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.

No cuts, said OPEC, as America passed the cranberry sauce. Brent crude down five dollars. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Tough times continue for oil & gas producers while copper and thermal coal surpluses are likely for the next couple of years.

An empty Wall Street ignored weak US data releases as traders concentrated on getting home for Thanksgiving. Dow up 12. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Mixed US data and thinning volumes made for a flat close on Wall Street as offices begin to empty ahead of Thanksgiving. Dow down 2. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

BHP Billiton has reduced its capex and increased its cost cutting targets further, while investor concerns now centre on dividend policy.

Wall Street stalled and commodity prices drifted back last night in the hangover after Friday’s rate cut announcement. Dow up 7. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)