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Megan NeilBusiness reporter

Megan Neil is a Melbourne-based senior business reporter for The Australian, covering financial services. She spent 20 years at national newswire Australian Associated Press in various roles including senior national journalist, finance editor and Melbourne bureau chief. Megan covered several royal commissions including the financial services inquiry.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 11, 2021: The ASX in Sydney.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw

ASX rises, consumers hurting

Mining and health care gains offset energy and financial falls. Consumer confidence falls 1.5 per cent, but uptick in business conditions. Liontown dips after Gina Rinehart’s share raid.

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Big super funds unite for new lobby group

A new peak body for the $1.9 trillion profit-to-member superannuation sector will begin operating next month.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire photos AUGUST 29, 2023: ASX in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dylan Coker

ASX gains on banks, miners; Sims dives

Chevron taps umpire on LNG strikes. S&P warns of earnings pressure ahead. Sims’ weak market conditions weigh. Nuix’s million-dollar men. Syrah soars on US loan.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 6, 2023: screens at the Australian Stock exchange (ASX) Sydney CBD.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw

ASX 200 down as mining giants fall

Newmont-Newcrest deal falls short on ‘fairness’ test. Duratec founders in $11.5m selldown. Platinum falls after August outflows. Healthcare, utilities sectors gain.

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ASX’s three-week low; Liontown speculation

Miners drive falls as BHP drops 5.2 per cent ex-dividend. Liontown soars. Rates-led slowdown over next few months: NAB boss. Inflation to remain volatile: Lowe. ART boss Bernard Reilly resigns.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos AUGUST 07 2023: A general view of the digital boards at the ASX in Sydney as interest rates continue to rise. Picture NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

ASX falls as growth slows; Orora slumps

Orora’s discounted raise hits shares. Economic growth slows as rates, cost of living bite. Macquarie down on trading update. Coal miners lift as NSW flags higher coal royalties.

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ASX 200 ends flat; RBA holds rates

Outgoing RBA boss Philip Lowe’s last rates call is no change. Eraring extension deal coming for Origin. Qantas down as Vanessa Hudson steps up. Chalice tanks.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : Newswire Photos AUGUST 30 2023: A general view of the digital boards at the ASX in Sydney. Picture: NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

ASX up; Qantas reputation repair ‘will take time’

Mining, energy gains lift bourse. Qantas apologises for fallen service standards. Liontown’s board keen on Albemarle’s sweetened bid. SkyCity warns of possible NZ licence suspension.

Valerina Changarathil and Megan Neil

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Why big super is sticking with alternatives

The field is getting crowded, but big super is still keen to invest where mum and dads can’t – in alternatives.

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Fortescue, Chalice lead broad ASX falls

PwC pay cuts amid ‘reputational challenges’. Billionaire Solomon Lew’s Myer top-up. Fortescue’s revolving door. Qantas trust issues weigh. Mayne continues to bleed.

Valerina Changarathil and Megan Neil

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