ASX nears record on first day of 2024 trade
The share market finished higher in its first day of trading for 2024, with the benchmark index just five points away from reaching its all time high.
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ASX closes 0.2% lower, Macquarie hits high
ASX closes lower on US economy and growth concerns. Iron ore futures falter. Macquarie shares surge on update.
Australia’s new hope against China
China’s tough crackdown has brought Australia’s $149 billion iron ore industry to its knees – but hope has come in a new form.
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ASX recovers to end flat, RBA holds rates
The ASX recovered to finish steady after the RBA said the economy will ‘bounce back’ from Delta. Iron ore prices tumbled.
ASX ends flat as miners drop
ASX 200 closed flat after an initial 1 per cent fall; investors dumped mining stocks. Wall Street closed on Monday.
‘New reality’ Aussies must face with China
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