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Shares scupper early lead but book four months of gains

Shares scupper early lead but book four months of gains

Mining stocks have helped support the Australian stock market in a disappointing end to the week, after a tech-focused charge left the local exchange wanting.

Shares fall from multi-month high as confidence wanes

Shares fall from multi-month high as confidence wanes

Shares fall from multi-month high as confidence wanes

Shares fall from multi-month high as confidence wanes

The ASX has handed back most of Wednesday's gains, as fresh strikes between the US and Iran stoked fears about global inflation and growth.

Shares bounce as RBA speech sparks rate outlook reprice

Shares bounce as RBA speech sparks rate outlook reprice

Shares bounce as RBA speech sparks rate outlook reprice

Shares bounce as RBA speech sparks rate outlook reprice

The ASX has clutched victory from the hands of defeat, as markets softened their interest rate outlook after a speech from Australia's top central banker.

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Oil slips, shares surge as Persian Gulf conflict pauses

Oil slips, shares surge as Persian Gulf conflict pauses

Oil prices have started the week sharply lower, boosting local equities as investors lean into signs the US and Iran could be seeking a diplomatic solution.

Aussie shares post worst day in a month as oil soars

Aussie shares post worst day in a month as oil soars

Mining stocks have dragged on the local stock exchange as geopolitical conflicts continue to drive energy prices higher, darkening the global growth outlook.

Shares trim gains as bets narrow on interest rate hike

Shares trim gains as bets narrow on interest rate hike

A sustained bounce in miners has pushed the ASX to a third session of gains but tightness in the labour market is putting pressure on the Reserve Bank.

Renewables, batteries shield Australia from oil crisis

Renewables, batteries shield Australia from oil crisis

Australia has been spared from the Middle East energy crisis because of its rapid build-out of renewables and battery storage, a global energy body says.

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Miners and energy lift stocks but Iran risks remain

Miners and energy lift stocks but Iran risks remain

Miners and energy lift stocks but Iran risks remain

Miners and energy lift stocks but Iran risks remain

Gold, copper and oil prices have handed the local stock exchange a boost, but with nine sectors in the red it's clear that risk sentiment remains fragile.

Aussie shares trim losses, gold bounces on truce hopes

Aussie shares trim losses, gold bounces on truce hopes

Aussie shares trim losses, gold bounces on truce hopes

Aussie shares trim losses, gold bounces on truce hopes

Rising gold prices have helped support the Australian stock exchange following reports US and Iranian mediators are in talks to secure a new ceasefire.

Australian shares waver as oil surges on Iran conflict

Australian shares waver as oil surges on Iran conflict

Australian shares waver as oil surges on Iran conflict

Australian shares waver as oil surges on Iran conflict

A rally in energy stocks has helped counter a weak day for Australia's stock exchange, as conflict in the Persian Gulf weighs on investor confidence.

Aussie shares end week lower as mining rout continues

Aussie shares end week lower as mining rout continues

Aussie shares end week lower as mining rout continues

Aussie shares end week lower as mining rout continues

Mining stocks have continued to come under selling pressure, leaving the Australian share market down for a second week.

Australian shares flat after another 'dull' session

Australian shares flat after another 'dull' session

Australian shares flat after another 'dull' session

Australian shares flat after another 'dull' session

Energy stocks and miners have dragged on the ASX200 for another session in an otherwise unremarkable day for Australian shares.

BHP leads Australian shares higher as retail sells off

BHP leads Australian shares higher as retail sells off

BHP leads Australian shares higher as retail sells off

BHP leads Australian shares higher as retail sells off

A rally for Australia's largest company has helped soften a poor day for local shares, as the Persian Gulf conflict keeps upward pressure on oil prices.

Aussie shares recover losses but Hormuz risk remains

Aussie shares recover losses but Hormuz risk remains

Aussie shares recover losses but Hormuz risk remains

Aussie shares recover losses but Hormuz risk remains

A rebound in mining stocks has helped the ASX200 narrow some morning losses, but renewed conflict in the Middle East has shaken investor confidence.

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Australian shares tread water as traders weigh conflict

Australia's mining sector has resumed its decline after the US-Iran conflict sent crude prices higher, but local banks continue to recover from a recent slump.

Australian shares snap losing streak but end week lower

Mining stocks have rebounded from 13-week lows, but a grim retail outlook and a lack of advanced technology names have many investors looking elsewhere.

Aussie shares fall for fourth day as miners take hit

Mining stocks have fallen to their lowest levels in three months, but strength in other sectors has helped limit broader market losses.

Local shares dip, miners slump as Hormuz tensions flare

Australian miners have continued to weigh on the local exchange after a fresh attack in the Persian Gulf sent jitters through equities markets.

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Australian shares dip as traders await next catalyst

Banks and miners have weighed on the Australian stock exchange in an underwhelming trading session, while energy, healthcare and IT stocks outperformed.

Aussie shares fall as US dollar surges, oil retreats

The ASX200 fell 0.7 per cent as the US dollar rose to its highest level since May 2025 and gold hit an eight-month low.

Shares snap losing steak but inflation threats remain

Monetary policy continues to loom large over markets as sticky local price growth weighs on confidence and a hawkish US rates outlook drags on metals prices.

Australian shares dip as slump in miners drags on

Easing oil prices and stronger bank stocks have not been enough to lift the local bourse, as weak metals prices continue to weigh on the mining sector.

Aussie shares edge lower as WiseTech leads IT sell-off

Modest gains in financials, consumer discretionaries and industrials have softened the blow of an IT and health care stock sell-off in a weak start to the week.

Aussie shares snap four-day win streak as miners weigh

Miners, energy, real estate and IT stocks have dragged on the Australian stock exchange, amid a repricing of US interest rate expectations.

Shares reverse early losses as oil slide continues

BHP and Macquarie Group have hit new record highs, while gold stocks continue to rebound as easing geopolitical risks reinvigorate investors.

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