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.
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ASX flat on latest tariff news
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.
200k Aussies rail against cashless society
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ASX falls despite commodity boost
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ASX rises on falling US inflation
The Aussie sharemarket surged on Thursday, thanks to new data and led by the major banks and information technology stocks.
Mixed markets sees ASX close in red
The Aussie market closes down despite a positive start to trade across the board, as investors look ahead for jobs data and US inflation updates.
ASX jumps on US tariff hopes
Australia’s share market finished in the green on Tuesday, led by the major resources and property stocks, and a surprise report out of the US.
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