ASX closes higher; CBA, CSL dip but utilities, miners pick up the slack
The Australian sharemarket has started the week in positive territory, as investors await the release of minutes from the RBA’s most recent monetary policy meeting.
- by Hannah Hammoud and Daniel Lo Surdo
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ASX closes higher as big banks and utilities rally
The Australian sharemarket ended the day in the green following gains from utilities, real estate and banking stocks.
- by Hannah Hammoud
Robot versus human: How will you plan for retirement?
Millions of Australians will soon have to make the choice between a robot or a human to help guide them through retirement.
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ASX slides as ‘Trump trade’ peters out on Wall Street; miners, banks fall
The Australian sharemarket remained in the red throughout the day on Wednesday, marking the index’s third consecutive day trading lower.
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ASX closes on a high as CBA, mining stocks rally
The local index was boosted by a raft of soaring stocks as investors remained optimistic for news of a stimulus boost from China.
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ASX closes in the green as investors lean towards Trump win
The Australian sharemarket has posted solid gains as the US presidential race tips in Donald Trump’s favour and investors bet on interest rates staying higher for longer.
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ASX starts week on a high; Westpac rallies, Mineral Resources slides
The Australian sharemarket has opened the week firmly in the green and all eyes are now on the US election.
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ASX closes in the red as inflation data fails to buoy sentiment; Woolies slumps
The Australian sharemarket extended declines throughout Wednesday’s session, led by plunging consumer shares despite positive signs from new inflation data.
- by Hannah Hammoud
Australia’s construction sector faces zombie apocalypse
With the housing crisis worsening, the construction sector might be the next to join the ranks of the walking dead.
- by Hannah Hammoud
Melbourne’s flex zone: This street is a fitness junkie’s paradise
One small street in Melbourne has more gyms than most, and there’s a reason why it has become a magnet for those seeking health and wellness.
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ASX falls flat in tepid session; Mining, tech stocks lead losses
The Australian sharemarket fell back into its early losses to close in the red, despite financial and healthcare stocks tracking upwards.
- by Hannah Hammoud
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