ASX soars for fifth day in a row
The local sharemarket has secured its fifth consecutive day of gains on Wednesday as optimistic investors rallied in 10 of 11 sectors.
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ASX edges higher as tariff talk softens
President Trump’s hawkish tariff talk has softened and the local bourse soaked up the resulting Wall St boom.
ASX seesaws in trade on Monday
The Australian ASX200 has seesawed as markets await major economic updates, including just what Donald Trump will do next on tariffs.
‘Completely blindsided’: April rate cut is on
A steep decline in employment figures has raised alarm bells as older workers quit the workforce – but the sudden exit has raised the prospect of an April rate cut.
Woolworths, Coles drives ASX higher
A rally in Woolworths and Coles shares on Friday helped the ASX finish higher on Friday, helping to lift the ASX to its best weekly gain in 2025.
Pledge as US tech giants target Aussies
US tech giants Meta, Google, Amazon and X are targeting Australia’s online laws, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he will stand up for Aussie parents.
ASX surges to best day in six weeks
‘Pretty positive’ reactions from news from the US Federal Reserve and local employment data led the Australian sharemarket to its best day in six weeks.
ASX snaps three-week winning streak
Australia’s sharemarket has finished in the red as investors wait to see if the US Federal Reserve will spur on the world’s largest economy.
Profit crash hits iconic Aussie brand
Iconic department store Myer has suffered a sharp slump in profits as it struggles to reset its business.
Middle East turmoil spooks ASX
The Australian sharemarket relief rally continued for the third straight day on Tuesday, although the afternoon’s trading session will likely disappoint investors.
US tariffs threaten Australia’s soft landing
Australian businesses have been hit with a grim forecast for the year ahead, as US President Donald Trump implements his tariff plan.
ASX soars on possible US rate cut
The Aussie sharemarket lifted today on talks of a potential rate cut in the US, the start of a big tech week and potential stimulus measures from the world’s second largest economy.
Major bank reveals huge rate cut
A major bank has reduced its variable rates, as experts predict a ‘rates war’ between the big four lenders is about to heat up.
Why Australia can’t afford election cash splash
Pre-election budget sweeteners could have a long-term impact on Australia’s bottom line, and any quick fix should be evaluated in three words.
‘Hurt us’: Aus Trump measure could backfire
Patriotic ‘Buy Australian’ feeling emerged on ABC’s Q+A on Monday night, with the domestic steel industry at the centre of the debate.
Trump shadow to hit Aussie growth
Australian economic growth will likely slow over the next two years, a leading forecaster has warned, as Trump’s tariff agenda shadows the world.
‘Stop’: Qantas boss’ dark warning to Aussies
Qantas chairman John Mullen has issued a stark warning that our way of life could simply “stop” in a serious international emergency.
Climate campaigner defends ritzy private jet
An Aussie billionaire and ardent climate change campaigner has just bought a private jet, but says he feels a ‘deep internal conflict’ about it.
ASX 200 snaps three day losing streak
Australia’s sharemarket snapped a three-day losing streak on the back of the major miners, as the price of gold and iron ore climbed throughout the trading day.
Lambie slammed for wild Pine Gap threat
A former top Canberra boffin has blasted a call from senator Jacqui Lambie to use Australia’s Pine Gap intelligence asset to hit back at Donald Trump.
Trump tariffs keep ASX down again
Donald Trump’s tariffs are continuing to hit the Aussie sharemarket, with the value of coal companies falling, while investors look for a golden safe haven.
$270bn wipe-out on the Aussie market
US President Donald Trump continued to send shockwaves through global markets as his tariff plan officially comes into effect on Wednesday afternoon.
Aussie shares tumble on Trump bloodbath
US President Donald Trump has sparked a bloodbath in global stock markets and Aussie shares were not immune on Tuesday.
Trump remark sparks $49bn Aussie wipe-out
US President Donald Trump has refused to rule out a recession in the world’s largest economy and now Aussie shares are plummeting.
ASX ticks higher on banks and insurers
The ASX 200 rose on Monday, snapping a 2.5 per cent weekly fall last week, but market sentiment remains low on Donald Trump’s tariff plans.
Aussie giant’s big move to get rich in Africa
Australia’s biggest miner boasts operations in Australia, Chile and Canada, and now it’s making a new play for Africa.
US casino giant makes last-ditch Star bid
A major US company has made a shock offer for troubled gaming giant Star Entertainment and it could transform the futures of three Aussie cities.
Three key things to do for Alfred compo
Insurance companies say there are three key things Aussies in the firing line of Tropical Cyclone Alfred need to do.
Australia’s $200bn fallout from Trump tariffs
The ASX 200 has lost $200bn in just three weeks as the impact of US President Donald Trump’s brutal tariffs reverbate through markets.
ASX falls to 10 week low
A trio of stronger than expected economic data was not enough to stop Australia’s share market trading heavily in the red on Thursday.
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