Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:08:49 GMT
Australian benchmark index pares gains and finishes flat on Tuesday
Australian S&P/ASX 200 traded flat on Tuesday, erasing early gains as worries about Greece and Portugal debt problems returned to markets. Australian benchmark index declined 0.02% or 0.9 points and settled at 4,224.20, supported by the jump in oil prices. Energy shares climbed, while mining stocks showed mixed performance. White energy soared 3.8%, Woodside Petroleum Ltd advanced 0.7% and Coalspur