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ASX hits a fresh record as IT and energy stocks soar
The Australian sharemarket had a strong session, powered by energy, IT and industrial stocks after Wall Street recovered some of its sharp losses from last week.
- by Daniel Lo Surdo
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Miners, energy players push ASX higher as WiseTech, MinRes tank
The sharemarket was lifted by every sector except for tech, with WiseTech Global and Mineral Resources the biggest losers of Monday’s session.
- by Jessica Yun
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Miners, consumer stocks drag on ASX after Wall Street retreats from records
The Australian sharemarket closed Friday’s session lower as mining and property shares dipped, but finished the week higher than it began.
- by Jessica Yun
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Miners, energy stocks power ASX; Arcadium shares soar on Rio deal
The Australian sharemarket finished Thursday in the green as BHP, Rio and Fortescue regain their mojo.
- by Staff reporter
ASX closes flat as miners slip on China worries
The Australian sharemarket lost most of its early gains to close flat, with investors still miffed by the lack of any big bang stimulus measures out of China.
- by Staff reporter
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ASX gains as Rio makes play for lithium miner
Australian markets finished higher on Monday after oil prices surged last week on the threat of more conflict in the Middle East.
- by Jessica Yun
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ASX closes in the red as Biden comment sparks oil price surge
The Australian sharemarket has finished the week in the red, weighed down by the mining and technology stocks, as investors keep a watchful eye on the growing conflict in the Middle East.
- by Kayla Olaya
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ASX’s miners bounce back with best week since 2015; Star plunges 44%
With a boost from the mining sector, the Australian sharemarket has finished slightly up to close at a fresh all-time high.
- by Staff reporter
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ASX closes lower as miners jump on China stimulus
The Australian sharemarket has closed slightly lower, after big miners rallied on the back of an announcement of Chinese stimulus.
- by Staff reporter
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ASX hits record high as market celebrates US rate cut
The Australian sharemarket closed out the week in record territory despite an afternoon selloff, after this week’s large cut to US interest rates fuelled one of the strongest days on Wall Street this year.
- by Staff reporter
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ASX slumps after Wall Street dives; Miners, banks, tech stocks decline
The Australian sharemarket followed the lead of Wall Street, which had its worst session since the August 5 market meltdown amid concerns about a slowdown in the world’s largest economy.
- by Rita Nazareth
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