RBA holds rates ahead of Trump’s day of reckoning
RBA board holds cash rate at 4.1pc, ‘did not explicitly discuss rate cuts’ says Bullock as focus shifts to May. ASX lifts 1pc. Housing groups welcome Coalition promise to drop mortgage buffer.
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Nine, Domain fall; US car tariffs hit stocks
Stocks lost ground on US auto tariffs, though US futures have recovered early losses. Nine-controlled Domain preps for due diligence after $2.8bn offer from US group. Tech rout, AusSuper selldown weigh on Richard White-led WiseTech. Reject Shop rockets nearly 110 per cent on Canadian takeover proposal.
ASX 200 rises; AusSuper sells WiseTech stake; Jeanswest collapses
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ASX 200 mostly erases gain as ANZ dives; Gold Road top gainer
WA miner Gold Road hits record amid standoff with rejected suitor, partner Gold Fields. Regal in recovery mode as Opthea questions remain. James Hardie stays in the red after analyst ratings changes. Budget to reveal worsening debt outlook.
ASX 200 ends marginally higher; double-digit falls for Helia, James Hardie
Building products giant James Hardie’s likely paying too much for US buy. Potential loss of CBA contract hits Helia. Regal dives as pharma group Opthea enters suspension amid survival talks.
ASX 200 fades from two-week high; ACCC report boosts Coles, Woolies
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ASX 200’s best day in six weeks
AUD down on 53,000 fewer jobs in Feb. Judo dives as Bain, GIC offload stake. Rinehart-backed Arafura’s best day in almost a year. Red flag raised after $20m withdrawal by Star patrons. Nanosonics is top mid-cap gainer after US FDA tick.
ASX 200 back in the red; MinRes down
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