Strong IPO debuts build on ASX optimism over possible de-escalation of Middle East tensions. Whyalla Steelworks’ sale process begins. CBA hits record. Rio Tinto and Gina Rinehart plan a new iron ore mine.
Australia’s sharemarket slid during Monday on fears the Middle East conflict could escalate but the falls were limited thanks to one banking juggernaut.
Broad based losses amid concerns about the fallout over the bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities by the US. But investors snap up financial and energy stocks. All eyes on key oil corridor Strait of Hormuz amid fears oil may hit $US100 a barrel.
Alarm bells are ringing for a major ASX-listed fashion business as a brutal Trump slump and inflation shock smashes share prices.
Gen Z and Millennial voters are now the largest voting block in Australia and a new poll has delivered a clear warning to the major parties about what they want.
Lynas talks up opportunity in China-US fight. Bega preps for Fonterra deal. James Hardie allays governance concerns. Tariff impacts weigh on Flight Centre, Brambles. Telix down on FDA blow.
Households will get a rate cut in May regardless of April’s inflation reading, one major bank’s chief economist has boldly declared.
The ASX 200 closed a shortened trading week in the green, following talk the US is considering stepping back on its tariff policies.
Westpac’s Luci Ellis predicts rate cuts in May, Aug, Nov. Miners lead local gains. Mixed Asian markets reflect Trump trade uncertainty amid softening stance on China.
Major energy and mining stocks drove the ASX 200 higher, as the United States talks peace with China.
Trade deals optimism rises as US President Donald Trump softens stance on China, Fed chair Jerome Powell. Paladin top gainer. Safe-haven gold pulls back from its record high.
Australians might be priced out of the housing market, but they don’t want to see using superannuation as a solution, new research shows.
The days of relying on this tried and tested investment strategy are over, experts have warned.
Gold record rings alarm bells for the global financial system. ASX ends flat as CBA and gold miners soar. Macquarie shares climb on $2.8bn asset sale to Nomura.
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