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ASX closes in the red as Macquarie slumps; tech shares slide
The market has ended the week on a weak note, as technology shares fell amid concerns about stretched valuations in artificial intelligence.
- by Staff writers
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ASX rebounds as miners advance; NAB, James Hardie shares fall
The Australian sharemarket snapped its two-day losing streak on Thursday, tracking gains on Wall Street.
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ASX edges lower as miners and tech stocks fall
The Australian sharemarket had a soft day on Wednesday as mining giants were weighed down by a weaker iron ore price and tech shares dipped after a sell-off on Wall Street.
- by Staff writers
Opinion
Wall Street
The AI spending frenzy is giving investors anxiety
While Wall Street bankers think there could be a 10 to 20 per cent market correction, one of the world’s most famous investors bets on something more traumatic.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Crypto Research Australia
Crypto’s mainstream moment and what it means for Australians
As cryptocurrency finds mainstream acceptance in Australia, the digital currency is taking its rightful place as a legitimate asset class in a diversified portfolio.
- by Adam Turner
ASX slumps to six-week low as RBA leaves rates on hold
The sharemarket closed in the red on Melbourne Cup day, as the Reserve Bank predicted inflation would remain outside its target range for some time.
- by Staff writers
Opinion
Trade wars
Trump’s tariffs face judgment day, and there’s a lot at stake
On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court will hear the Trump administration’s appeal against a lower court’s ruling that most of his extensive tariffs are illegal.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Wall Street
‘Peace President’ Trump is driving a share bonanza for weapons makers
As the US president brands himself as the world’s peacemaker, defence stocks are absolutely booming.
- by Jonathan Levin
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World markets
Bank shares drive ASX into the green; Westpac gains 2.8 per cent
The Australian sharemarket moved higher on Monday, as Westpac’s results helped to spark a rally in the big four’s shares.
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ASX finishes flat after Wall Street losses; ANZ unveils $1.1b profit hit
The Australian sharemarket closed out the week on a tepid note as investors pondered the outlook of interest rates.
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ASX slips as rate cut hopes fade; Wesfarmers, Coles and Lynas fall
The Australian sharemarket has finished down for the third session in a row, with retailers, tech and property stocks weighing on the bourse.
- by Staff writers