ASX has best month since January
A bounce in the major banks and consumer staples in trading on Friday has helped drive the ASX to its best month since January.
Australian Markets
Retail trade falls despite long weekends
The Reserve Bank of Australia could fast-track rate cuts after disappointing April retail sales figures.
ASX rises on latest Trump tariffs news
Cautious investors helped lift the ASX 200 on a slow trading day on Thursday, despite a major court ruling which could help global trade.
ASX snaps four day winning streak
Australia’s sharemarket snapped a four day winning streak during Wednesday’s trading after monthly inflation data came in hotter than expected.
ASX surges to three month high
The ASX 200 is closing in on record high as bullish sentiment in the Australian market persists amid unstable global conditions.
ASX flat on latest Trump tariffs news
Cautious investors barely moved the ASX200 on a quiet day on the market, despite Wall Street rallying on the back of the latest US President Donald Trump walkback.
Aus health company with 19k staff collapses
Taxpayers will not be step in after embattled healthcare provider Healthscope collapsed into receivership, owing $1.4bn to creditors.
ASX rises on quiet day of trading
The ASX200 eked out a small gain on a quiet day of trading on Friday following US President Donald Trump’s latest announcement.
Fears for Aussie workers as tariffs hit hard
A major Australian employer has paused operations, leaving hundreds of workers in limbo, as President Trump’s tariffs wreak havoc.
Aussie market dips on US tax jitters
Australia’s sharemarket dipped after setting a 50-day high, with growing unease over US spending plans sparking a cautious turn among global investors.
Reason behind rise in fashion company
Chinese fashion phenomenon Shein continues to rise in popularity in Australia, with Gen Z and Millennial shoppers fuelling the boom.
ASX extends winning streak post RBA cut
A new record high for Australia’s largest bank as well as strong gains in the energy and healthcare sector helped drive the share market to a three-month high.
Aussie bank chief’s brutal Trump call
One of Australia’s leading economists has called out US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy and given a reason why it won’t work.
Big bank to cut 1500 jobs in huge cull
One of Australia’s biggest banks is reportedly about to swing the axe on an estimated 1500 jobs in a massive redundancy cull.
‘Two more’: Huge RBA rate cut call
Aussie entrepreneur Mark Bouris has made a huge call on the future of rate cuts for the year, after the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points.
ASX gains on surprising RBA tone
Australia’s sharemarket traded higher on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia left the door ajar for more rate cuts.
400 jobs at risk as major retailer goes bust
A legendary motorcycle retailer with a 55-year history has entered voluntary administration, putting 400 jobs in limbo.
Domino’s boss drops shock resignation
Embattled pizza giant Domino’s has announced it is looking for a new top boss in Australia after its chief executive resigned less than a year into the job.
ASX jumps on rate cut call
ASX investors have kept the ASX winning streak alive during Friday’s trading thanks to a surge in property and healthcare stocks.
ASX extends rally on shock jobs figures
A surge in the banking sector on the back of better than expected employment figures has helped drive the ASX200 higher during Thursday’s trading.
Major update in historic Aussie rocket launch
There’s been a huge update as Gilmour Space Technologies enters its launch window to fire off a rocket into orbit.
ASX rises on US-China chip deal
Australia’s share market closed higher for the sixth consecutive trading session, after seesawing throughout the day, on the back of a strong bump in energy and technology stocks.
Major bank announces eye-watering profits
Australia’s biggest bank has posted a whopping three-month profit, but it comes with a warning as the threat of global tariff chaos looms large.
ASX jumps on latest Trump move
A rally in energy stocks has helped drive the ASX 200 to an 11-week high as investors jumped back into shares following a US-China trade deal.
ASX lifts on US-China trade deal talks
Cautious Australian investors pushed the ASX slightly higher on Monday as they await news from negotiations on a US-China trade deal.
ASX rallies ahead of trade talks
The local market continued its cautious rally, as trade talks between the two largest economies are set to begin over the weekend.
Aussie shares lift on Trump trade deal hopes
Cautious investors pushed the Australian sharemarket higher on Thursday on the prospect of a new Trump trade deal with the UK.
ASX bounce snaps two day losing streak
A rally in the commodities sector and a strong result from a major bank drove the ASX 200 higher during Wednesday’s trading.
‘Fantastic’: Big 4 bank announces rate cut
A big four bank has dropped its mortgage rates, as competition for homeowners heats up.
Major bank’s huge call on rates
NAB predicts struggling mortgage holders will get some much-needed relief on the back of an outsized rate cut in May.
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