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Shares break losing streak but banking slump continues

Shares break losing streak but banking slump continues

A retreat in bond yields has prompted a surge in precious metals prices, helping miners offset continued weakness in banks and other financial stocks.

Aussie shares fall for sixth day as confidence wavers

Aussie shares fall for sixth day as confidence wavers

Aussie shares fall for sixth day as confidence wavers

Aussie shares fall for sixth day as confidence wavers

Defensive stocks have been the sole winners in another negative session for the ASX, weighed down by inflation and global borrowing cost concerns.

Aussie shares flat as health stocks, BHP limit losses

Aussie shares flat as health stocks, BHP limit losses

Aussie shares flat as health stocks, BHP limit losses

Aussie shares flat as health stocks, BHP limit losses

Earnings season continues to drive local stock volatility, after company results drove buying in BHP and the beaten-down healthcare sector.

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Aussie shares dip as banks and retail stocks drag

Aussie shares dip as banks and retail stocks drag

Investors remain apprehensive about Australia's consumer retail environment after JB Hi-Fi shares were hammered despite the company's solid full-year profit.

Banks and miners drag market to worst week in months

Banks and miners drag market to worst week in months

The ASX has retreated sharply a week after hitting record highs as macroeconomic concerns, metals prices and high earnings benchmarks weigh on confidence.

Aussie shares fall as CommBank, miners drag on market

Aussie shares fall as CommBank, miners drag on market

The ASX has continued to grind lower during earnings season, but there are signs investors are tipping the exchange will soon head higher.

Watchdog warns novice investors of hidden risks

Watchdog warns novice investors of hidden risks

Australians who want to invest their money aren't always properly informed about the perils that seemingly low-risk products entail, a watchdog has warned.

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Australian shares fall as investors heed bank warnings

Australian shares fall as investors heed bank warnings

Australian shares fall as investors heed bank warnings

Australian shares fall as investors heed bank warnings

The financials sector has weighed on the ASX after Commonwealth Bank's warnings on the wider economy.

Shares lift as RBA holds fire, oil holds onto gains

Shares lift as RBA holds fire, oil holds onto gains

Shares lift as RBA holds fire, oil holds onto gains

Shares lift as RBA holds fire, oil holds onto gains

A Reserve Bank decision to keep the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent surprised few, but investors are divided about the path ahead for borrowing costs.

Australian shares fall as Westpac leads banks into red

Australian shares fall as Westpac leads banks into red

Australian shares fall as Westpac leads banks into red

Australian shares fall as Westpac leads banks into red

Heavy banks and a resurgent oil price have put the ASX on the back foot as investors weigh broad uncertainty and reporting season picks up pace.

Aussie shares lose steam to close record-breaking week

Aussie shares lose steam to close record-breaking week

Aussie shares lose steam to close record-breaking week

Aussie shares lose steam to close record-breaking week

The ASX has snapped a five-day rally but remains near record highs as investors mull Middle East uncertainty against a decent start to local earnings season.

All Ords index tops $3.2 trillion as shares beat record

All Ords index tops $3.2 trillion as shares beat record

All Ords index tops $3.2 trillion as shares beat record

All Ords index tops $3.2 trillion as shares beat record

Mining stocks have driven the local exchange into new territory for a second session as Middle East peace hopes buoy investor confidence.

Shares soar to record highs as oil dives on peace hopes

Shares soar to record highs as oil dives on peace hopes

Shares soar to record highs as oil dives on peace hopes

Shares soar to record highs as oil dives on peace hopes

Local shares have rallied on reports the US and Iran are nearing a new peace deal, boosting confidence as investors bet on a brighter outlook for global growth.

Australian shares surge as banks, miners charge higher

Australian shares surge as banks, miners charge higher

Australian shares surge as banks, miners charge higher

Australian shares surge as banks, miners charge higher

Investors are betting on a strong earnings season ahead for banks and miners, pushing the S&P/ASX200 to within striking distance of a record high.

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Aussie shares edge higher as iron ore tumbles

The ASX has started the week on a positive footing after hopes of US-Iran peace talks lifted risk sentiment, while iron ore prices fell to 13-month lows.

Are the stars aligning? High hopes for profit season

Australia's biggest companies are poised to snap a three-year run of lacklustre profits, but there are concerns about the banking sector this earnings season.

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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