Today certainly was not an enjoyable day for those involved in markets. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) slumped by 2.6 pct or 109.7 pts to 4098.8.

The Australian share market ended a little lower yesterday, despite a positive start to the session. The ASX 200 Index (XJO) fell 8 points to 4157 points.

Yesterday was another down day for the Australian share market, with widespread selling in all sectors apart from the utilities, the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) ended off 101 points to 4214 points.

By Sarah Turner SYDNEY (MarketWatch) -- Australian shares edged higher in early trading on Friday, with the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX:AU:XJO) up 0.1% at 4298.30.

The Australian share market lost ground for the second day in a row yesterday. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) slumped by 44 points to 4, 332 points.

By Juliana Roadley, CommSec Market Analyst | May 10, 2012 3:57 PM EST The Australian share market lost ground for the second day in a row yesterday.