Worst March quarter since 2008
The local sharemarket finished the session at a fresh five-month low, ending a dismal quarter that saw the index lose 5 per cent.
Trading Day
A2 Milk slumps on Nestle hit
Shares in A2 Milk fall as much as 9pc after Nestle confirmed it is launching its own A2 infant formula in China.
Grab China chance: Rudd
Jessica Rudd tells the Global Food Forum that we need to band together to reap the opportunities of the Chinese market.
Banks lead market lower
The local bourse ended lower on global trade concerns, with banks leading the losses.
Trump slaps quotas on Australia
The US will slap import quotas on Australian steel as current tariff exemptions are to expire in less than six weeks.
Stocks dip after Fed hikes
The ASX has ticked lower after the US central bank’s decision to hike rates weighed on Wall Street and buoyed the local dollar.
Cracks in bull case for shares
Cracks in the bull case for equities are starting to emerge, with fund managers citing concerns over trade, stagflation and leverage.
Stocks end lower as miners weigh
The local sharemarket ended the session lower as the resources sector weighed on the index.
Stocks lifts despite bank drag
Local stocks rallied after a midday lull to finish in positive territory, as the Aussie dollar tapped near 3-month lows.
Wesfarmers drives ASX higher
The local sharemarket finished firmly in the black, with Wesfarmers leading the gains.
Stocks slip as banks see red
The local bourse pared early losses to close slightly down as the bank inquiry continued to shine a light on bank behaviour.
Stocks slip after US drama
The ASX finished lower as global investor confidence was dented by the sacking of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Miners drag on local bourse
The ASX has ticked lower amid sharp mining falls, as traders turn their attention to the overnight US CPI print.
ASX rise stalls as Newcrest slumps
Despite trading above 6000 throughout the session, the local bourse pared gains to close 0.5 per cent higher.
Stocks close higher on tariff hope
The local sharemarket has closed higher as investors bet there will not be a global trade war.
Stocks stronger in late trade
The local bourse closed higher as traders bet that US tariffs won’t spark a trade war.
ASX down on Cohn exit, GDP miss
The ASX ends sharply lower after the White House’s main economic adviser quit, while GDP fell shy of expectations.
Stocks soar as RBA holds
The ASX has shot sharply higher as global trade war fears eased at the RBA kept rates on hold.
Trump’s tariff plans hit stocks
Miners are among the worst performers amid concerns around Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium.
Stocks slump amid trade angst
The ASX joins global markets in a sea of red as new steel and aluminium tariff plans ignite trade war concern.
Stocks slides back below 6,000
The ASX extends falls in lock-step with global markets as investors thaw expectations of dearer costs to capital.
Keep an eye on the ASX tail-end
The bell is yet tolled for 2018 confessors, investor eyes remaining watchful of late-season corporates hell bent on avoiding a furore.
Stocks climb as volatility ebbs
The ASX posts healthy gains, while risk hungry investors wean off lithium stocks as Morgan Stanley hazards a line in the sand.
Stocks spike above 6,000 points
Robust earnings results and bank stocks have helped propel the ASX 200 beyond 6,000 for the first time since early Feb.
ASX surge tests 6,000 barrier
The ASX taps 6000 on broadbased gains, while UBS uncovers a sore spot for local investors.
Stocks lift as Qantas soars
A sporadic ASX swings either side of flat as confessors charge through the gates to stake their claim on earnings season ‘18.
Earnings season game day podium
Investors are plonked square in the middle of a blue chip battle as the market delivers its verdict on a huge day for corporates.
Inner workings of ASX tech today
Local shares recover the session’s loss as the fledgling tech sector grabs first place honours and eyeballs around the globe.
Earnings season growth signs
The ASX seals firm gains in a swift recovery, while analysts weigh early signals from reporters and those yet to confess.
Earnings season gains and pains
The ASX erases session gains and confessors throw the kitchen sink at shareholders picking apart key reports.
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