ASX soars on big bank’s mega earnings
The Australian sharemarket closed at a record high on Wednesday off the back of strong share price growth from the major banks.
The Australian sharemarket closed at a record high on Wednesday off the back of strong share price growth from the major banks.
CBA has announced an eye-watering half-yearly profit despite citing cost-of-living concerns for customers.
A major fall in the healthcare sector dragged the ASX 200 down as the market factored in the latest update in US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
A petition to save cash through guaranteeing access to the tender and relevant banking services has surpassed 200,000 signatures.
In welcome news for mortgage holders, a third major bank is now expecting a rate cut in February following lower-than-expected inflation data.
In welcome news for mortgage holders, a third major bank is now expecting a rate cut in February following lower-than-expected inflation data.
A smaller tech sector exposure and a strong performance from consumer discretionary stocks saw Australia finish marginally in the red, despite a sell off on Wall Street.
Struggling borrowers could finally get a rate cut in February, with inflation tipped to fall faster than the Reserve Bank has been expecting.
Major retailers were responsible for the Aussie sharemarket closing just shy of a record high – with the dollar also climbing to a new peak.
Aussie farmers have plenty to celebrate this Australia Day, with fresh figures revealing a stunning boom in red meat exports.
The Aussie sharemarket has snapped a three-day winning streak as consumer-facing stocks and an “unloved” mining sector drag the index lower.
Millions of Aussies are confronting a stark budget black hole, with an economic update exposing a serious $217bn breakdown in one state’s finances.
Australian sharemarket firmed on Wednesday, as Donald Trump helped the strong performance by Australia’s tech sector and uranium shares.
Australia’s weak dollar could see inflation tick up slightly, but it is unlikely to move the RBA on its next rate cut decision, a leading economist says.
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