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The Australian share market has plunged in opening trade after a disastrous session overnight on Wall Street.

Shares have slumped more than 5 per cent in the first half hour of trade.

About 10:30am AEST, the All Ordinaries index was down 229 points to 4,062, the lowest level in nearly three and a half years.

The ASX 200 lost 222 points to 4,092.

Earlier today it was tipped the local market would follow the United States down as Wall Street hit a new five-year low.

This morning the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished down 678 points, closing under the 8,600 mark.

The last time it dropped below 9,000 was in August 2003.

The Nasdaq slumped more than 5 per cent and the S&P 500 retreated 7.5 per cent.

Overnight, the Australian futures market plunged with the Share Price Index 200 ending down 4.2 per cent.

The Australian dollar also dipped against the greenback this morning after it rose above 71 US cents overnight.

It is now buying about 68.2 US cents.

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The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Business Outlook Summit on January 27, 2010. The event featured futurist and economist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, as keynote speaker, breakout sessions on various industries, and a panel discussion with representatives from FirstBank, HCA and Tractor Supply.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends. On the panel were Larry Kloess (HCA), Bill Nigh (Bank of Nashville), Randy Rayburn (Sunset Grill, Cabana, Midtown Cafe) and Laquita Stribling (Randstad).

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Business Outlook Summit on January 27, 2010. The event featured futurist and economist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, as keynote speaker, breakout sessions on various industries, and a panel discussion with representatives from FirstBank, HCA and Tractor Supply.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce partnered with ULI Nashville to present Business Outlook Summit. Dean Schwanke from Urban Land Institute in DC presented on the ULI Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011 Report. And an industry & issues panel discussed emerging local trends.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Business Outlook Summit on January 27, 2010. The event featured futurist and economist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, as keynote speaker, breakout sessions on various industries, and a panel discussion with representatives from FirstBank, HCA and Tractor Supply.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Business Outlook Summit on January 27, 2010. The event featured futurist and economist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, as keynote speaker, breakout sessions on various industries, and a panel discussion with representatives from FirstBank, HCA and Tractor Supply.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Business Outlook Summit on January 27, 2010. The event featured futurist and economist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, as keynote speaker, breakout sessions on various industries, and a panel discussion with representatives from FirstBank, HCA and Tractor Supply.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Business Outlook Summit on January 27, 2010. The event featured futurist and economist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, as keynote speaker, breakout sessions on various industries, and a panel discussion with representatives from FirstBank, HCA and Tractor Supply.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Business Outlook Summit on January 27, 2010. The event featured futurist and economist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, as keynote speaker, breakout sessions on various industries, and a panel discussion with representatives from FirstBank, HCA and Tractor Supply.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Business Outlook Summit on January 27, 2010. The event featured futurist and economist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, as keynote speaker, breakout sessions on various industries, and a panel discussion with representatives from FirstBank, HCA and Tractor Supply.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Business Outlook Summit on January 27, 2010. The event featured futurist and economist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, as keynote speaker, breakout sessions on various industries, and a panel discussion with representatives from FirstBank, HCA and Tractor Supply.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Business Outlook Summit on January 27, 2010. The event featured futurist and economist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, as keynote speaker, breakout sessions on various industries, and a panel discussion with representatives from FirstBank, HCA and Tractor Supply.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Business Outlook Summit on January 27, 2010. The event featured futurist and economist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, as keynote speaker, breakout sessions on various industries, and a panel discussion with representatives from FirstBank, HCA and Tractor Supply.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Business Outlook Summit on January 27, 2010. The event featured futurist and economist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, as keynote speaker, breakout sessions on various industries, and a panel discussion with representatives from FirstBank, HCA and Tractor Supply.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Business Outlook Summit on January 27, 2010. The event featured futurist and economist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, as keynote speaker, breakout sessions on various industries, and a panel discussion with representatives from FirstBank, HCA and Tractor Supply.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Business Outlook Summit on January 27, 2010. The event featured futurist and economist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, as keynote speaker, breakout sessions on various industries, and a panel discussion with representatives from FirstBank, HCA and Tractor Supply.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Business Outlook Summit on January 27, 2010. The event featured futurist and economist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, as keynote speaker, breakout sessions on various industries, and a panel discussion with representatives from FirstBank, HCA and Tractor Supply.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Business Outlook Summit on January 27, 2010. The event featured futurist and economist, Dr. Lowell Catlett, as keynote speaker, breakout sessions on various industries, and a panel discussion with representatives from FirstBank, HCA and Tractor Supply.