ASX 200 snaps five day winning streak
The Australian sharemarket has dipped on Thursday, breaking a five day streak, despite favourable retail sales data.
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Reason behind retail boom revealed
Retailers have received a temporary bump during Black Friday sales, official figures show.
Glimmer of hope for Aussie renters
The rental crisis in Australia is finally showing signs of easing, as advertised prices stall for the first time in three years, according to new research.
Andrew Forrest named in Exxon defamation suit
One of Australia’s richest people has been named in a Texas defamation lawsuit filed by an oil and gas giant.
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‘Darker purpose’: Big claim on $2.50 cash fee
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Major bank’s huge interest rate call
NAB says the worst of the economic cycle could be behind us, predicting a number of rate cuts in 2025 to help households and business alike.
Fresh blow to Albo’s ambitious scheme
A dramatic fall in new building approvals just as the market looked to turn a corner has cast more doubt on Anthony Albanese’s housing target.
Eye-watering cost of Christmas revealed
A staggering number of Aussies will be paying off their credit card debts for at least six months after relying on their credit cards to get through the holiday season.
ASX trades flat on weakening iron ore outlook
ASX eked out tiny gains during Monday’s trading as rises in property trusts and information technology stocks beat falls in iron ore miners.
Renewed hope for Aussie rate cut
Aussies hoping for a rate cut have received welcome news, as inflation is tipped to have fallen in the November monthly figures.
Major EFTPOS issue to hit Aussies in hours
Aussies are being warned they need to reinstall their cards on mobile and wearable devices or risk not being able to use them in just hours.
Shock finding on new wage laws
One in five employers suspect they’re not paying their staff correctly, a survey has revealed, as new laws mean they risk huge fines or even jail time.
Surprising reason for ASX’s sudden spike
The ASX 200 finished the week strongly off the back of surging commodity stocks and an unexpected business partnership
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