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Property, energy stocks lead ASX 200 gains
The local bourse closed the week on an upbeat note, boosted by uranium and oil stocks as the major miners declined.
ASX surges back to form in 2025
The ASX 200 had a strong opening trading day for 2025, led by growth in the energy, materials and property sectors.
ASX 200 ends firmly in the green
The local sharemarket has turned up in thin holiday trade, with gains broadbased, despite a fresh post-pandemic low for the Aussie dollar.
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Aussie dollar slumps to 24-month low
The Aussie dollar has collapsed during this morning’s trading as the US Federal Reserve says the rate cutting cycle will slow down.
ASX trades flat ahead of US rate cut
The ASX 200 traded slightly down ahead of a major decision by the US Federal Reserve, just after the market hit a four-day high.
ASX 200 dips on seesaw day; ASIC sues Binance
Financial regulator targets crypto giant over alleged customer fails. Insignia rejects Bain bid. Chalmers’ spending plans to challenge RBA fight. ANZ facing more regulatory scrutiny. Aus economy in ‘reasonable shape’: NAB CEO.
Meta agrees to huge payout for Aussies
Tech giant Meta has agreed to pay out a whopping sum to Australians who were impacted by a major privacy scandal.
ASX 200 lifts; PEXA gains; Data#3 falls
Data#3 down after flagging Microsoft hit. PEXA soars on change of guard. BlueScope, BHP and Rio Tinto pick site for smelting pilot plant. House prices to stall next year: HSBC. Meta settles Aus privacy breach case.
ASX falls to fresh four-week low
The ASX 200 has continued to suffer major headaches amid falling iron ore prices – with the market falling to a fresh four-week low.
ASX 200 ends down on mining losses; HMC, DigiCo dive
Surprise inclusions in RBA’s new-look monetary policy board; new governance board members named. Data centres-focused DigiCo continues to decline. HSBC sued for alleged scam fails. China slump a blow to Treasurer’s mid-year budget update.
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