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'Goldilocks' data proves just right to boost shares

'Goldilocks' data proves just right to boost shares

The ASX200 finished up 0.7 per cent, with Commonwealth Bank shares trading above $125 for the first time, following "Goldilocks" economic data from the US.

Australian shares higher amid meagre economic growth

Australian shares higher amid meagre economic growth

Australian shares higher amid meagre economic growth

Australian shares higher amid meagre economic growth

The ASX200 finished 0.4 per cent higher as official statistics revealed Australia's gross domestic product grew just 0.1 per cent in the first quarter.

Australian shares edge lower as mining, energy take hit

Australian shares edge lower as mining, energy take hit

Australian shares edge lower as mining, energy take hit

Australian shares edge lower as mining, energy take hit

The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index finished 0.31 per cent lower, with losses for the major miners and oil producers ahead of new data on the economy.

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Financial sector leads Australian shares higher

Financial sector leads Australian shares higher

The ASX200 finished 0.8 per cent higher, with nine out of 11 sectors rising after a US inflation report came in cooler than expected.

ASX finishes May firmly in the green with late rally

ASX finishes May firmly in the green with late rally

The ASX200 finished the day up 1.0 per cent, closing the month of May up 0.5 per cent from where it started.

Shares fall again, wiping out gains for the month

Shares fall again, wiping out gains for the month

The ASX200 fell 0.5 per cent to a four-week low during trading, with the mining sector leading the decline as sentiment sours.

Inflation readout weighs heavily on Australian shares

Inflation readout weighs heavily on Australian shares

The ASX200 finished down 1.3 per cent after official statistics revealed a slight uptick in annual inflation, reducing the odds of a rate cut in 2024.

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Shares dip after weak retail trade figures

Shares dip after weak retail trade figures

Shares dip after weak retail trade figures

Shares dip after weak retail trade figures

The ASX200 has finished 0.3 per cent down after the Bureau of Statistics reported that retail sales rose just 0.1 per cent in April.

Australian shares rebound, snap four-day losing streak

Australian shares rebound, snap four-day losing streak

Australian shares rebound, snap four-day losing streak

Australian shares rebound, snap four-day losing streak

The ASX200 finished 0.8 per cent higher, with every sector in the green except for utilities.

Aust shares drop again, snapping four-week win streak

Aust shares drop again, snapping four-week win streak

Aust shares drop again, snapping four-week win streak

Aust shares drop again, snapping four-week win streak

The ASX200 has finished down 1.1 per cent and suffered similar losses for the week as expectations for US rate cuts were pushed back again.

Aust shares fall after hawkish Federal Reserve minutes

Aust shares fall after hawkish Federal Reserve minutes

Aust shares fall after hawkish Federal Reserve minutes

Aust shares fall after hawkish Federal Reserve minutes

The ASX200 has dropped 0.5 per cent after US Federal Reserve minutes showed some officials were willing to raise interest rates.

Australian shares flat after NZ's hawkish surprise

Australian shares flat after NZ's hawkish surprise

Australian shares flat after NZ's hawkish surprise

Australian shares flat after NZ's hawkish surprise

After being up as much as 0.3 per cent, the ASX200 faded to finish basically unchanged after the Royal Bank of New Zealand said it considered rate hikes..

Aussie shares slip in lead up to AI chipmaker earnings

Aussie shares slip in lead up to AI chipmaker earnings

Aussie shares slip in lead up to AI chipmaker earnings

Aussie shares slip in lead up to AI chipmaker earnings

The ASX200 finished down 0.2 per cent amid job layoffs by Telstra and underwhelming earnings reports from James Hardie and Sonic Healthcare.

Mining leads shares higher as copper and gold surge

Mining leads shares higher as copper and gold surge

Mining leads shares higher as copper and gold surge

Mining leads shares higher as copper and gold surge

The ASX200 has started the week in positive territory, with the mining sector posting strong gains after copper and gold both hit all-time highs.

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Aust shares drop but chalk up another winning week

The ASX200 has fallen 0.9 per cent, giving up half of Thursday's gains, but still finished the week 0.8 per cent higher.

Inflation news, unemployment data prompt stock rise

The ASX has hit a six-week high with the energy sector the only loser in a day of gains across the ASX.

Big miners lead Australian shares higher after budget

Pathology chains have lost ground while major miners made gains following the federal budget, with the ASX200 overall finishing 0.4 per cent higher.

Australian shares dip ahead of US inflation data

The ASX200 has dipped 0.3 per cent as traders wait to see if US inflation has cooled.

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Australian shares finish flat as federal budget looms

The ASX200 finished basically unchanged on the eve of the federal budget and ahead of a readout on US inflation later in the week.

Australian shares cap off another week of gains

Gas companies and the big four banks all rose on the back of energy policy announcements and a hold in interest rates.

Retail, banking sell-off ends ASX 5-day winning streak

The ASX200 fell 1.1 per cent, with the consumer discretionary sector suffering its worst loss in 16 months on several trading updates.

Markets simmering as five-day rally peters out

The ASX200 closed marginally higher across most sectors as a medical tech company recorded eight per cent growth in one day.

RBA interest rate hold prompts stock upswing

The ASX200 finished up across the board after the Reserve Bank elected to hold fire on raising interest rates despite fears of lingering inflation.

Aussie shares rise on renewed hope for rate cuts

The ASX200 has finished up 0.7 per cent with gains led by property sector after a weak US jobs report renewed hopes for an earlier rate cut.

Australian shares rise as risk appetite returns

The ASX200 closed the day 0.6 per cent higher, with all sectors gaining ground, to finish the week 0.7 per cent higher.

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