Shock twist in Hamilton Island sale
The iconic Hamilton Island is reportedly back off the market after its billionaire owners failed to find a buyer.
Markets
ASX sinks as miners, energy stocks fall
The ASX benchmark sank on Monday as falls in key commodity prices pushed major energy and mining companies lower.
ASX 200 falls as US futures drop
Andrew Hauser first foreigner to hold such a high RBA position. Perseus up stake in Silvercorp takeover target OreCorp. Adore soars after rejects THG bid. Healius lifts as chair exits.
Major reason one group of Aussies can’t work
A massive difference as to why men and women in Australia can’t work full-time has been revealed in new data.
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ASX jumps to record, IT, miners gain
ASX jumps to record close ahead of US jobs data. IT sector gains, Afterpay up 5.5%. Investors bought dips on iron ore miners. News Corp higher. RBA backs economy rebound.
Ethereum value surges above $3700
Experts think ethereum, the second-largest blockchain network, could be on the way to overtaking bitcoin after a major change.
ASX ends at record amid Covid woes
ASX 200 closes higher at record. Oil prices fell. Nick Scali up as profit beats guidance.
Panic spreading over bitcoin plan
The price of bitcoin has taken a hit amid increasing concerns about the impact of a provision in the massive infrastructure bill.
ASX hits record high, miners, banks gain
ASX 200 index closes up 0.4% at a record high daily close of 7503.2 points, after hitting a record high of 7509.2 in early trading. Retail sales match estimates. Holgate scores $1m AusPost settlement.
ASX closes lower, Afterpay surges, RBA holds rates
ASX 200 has closed 0.2 per cent lower, hurt by mining stocks BHP and Whitehaven. Qantas also fell after standing down 2500 crew. Afterpay extended gains. Reserve Bank left rates unchanged.
Bitcoin investors spooked by new rules
The price of bitcoin tumbled almost 5 per cent in the past 24 hours, dropping dangerously low in a shock move after a strong weekend.
ASX hits record as Afterpay surges on Square bid
ASX ends 1.3 per cent higher at a record daily close of 7491. Tech sector rallied after Afterpay agrees to 31 per cent premium takeover bid from US giant Square and Oil Search accepts Santos’ sweetened bid.
Aussie mates make $39 billion deal
Two neighbours who created a tech start-up in their Sydney home seven years ago have just landed a $A39 billion deal with a US company overnight.
ASX200 hit by Amazon, iron ore
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 share index closed down 0.4% to 7392.6 as Amazon weighed on US futures and Asian equities, plunging iron ore prices hit miners and Origin dived on hefty writedowns.
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