Shares on the Australian stock market have fallen in early trade, including Westpac’s after a poor half-year result.

Stocks on the Australian market appear set for a flat start despite a strong performance by US stocks.

Plunging oil prices are giving investors little hope across world markets, and the ASX is tipped to fall when trade begins on Wednesday.

Australian shares expected to edge up in early trade.

The Australian share market is expected to follow global equities lower ahead of the release of March unemployment figures.

Australian shares are set for an early boost on hopes Americans might be getting to the top of the coronavirus curve.

The Australian share market is expected to climb again after recording its best ever day on the back of government’s latest fiscal stimulus measures.

Optimism has returned to the market on Tuesday, amid hopes the US is closer to a massive stimulus deal.

The volatile Australian share market seems set for a rise at the open after offshore markets rose and the oil price surged.