Big miners lift ASX to two-month high
The Australian sharemarket powered to a gain of almost 1 per cent on Tuesday, hitting its highest level in two months, as mining and energy companies enjoyed a significant rise.
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ASX fades after tech-fuelled surge
Investors started strongly but clearly got the shakes during Monday’s ASX session, with the local market sliding into the close.
ASX bounces again as risk appetite rises
The Australian sharemarket bounced for a second straight session on Thursday as a number of pleasing factors whet traders’ appetites.
ASX enjoys relief rally ahead of US Fed
Investors breathed a sigh of relief as inflationary pressures eased somewhat ahead of Thursday morning’s meeting of the US Fed.
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