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Shares trim losses as RBA holds rates, outlook unclear

Shares trim losses as RBA holds rates, outlook unclear

The Reserve Bank has paused its rate hiking cycle, offering investors a breather after a run of poor economic data and worries around investment tax reforms.

Super funds lagging on direct renewables investment

Super funds lagging on direct renewables investment

Super funds lagging on direct renewables investment

Super funds lagging on direct renewables investment

Australia's superannuation sector could be missing its chance to own the nation's green energy future, but the super industry says it's well invested.

Aussie shares surge as US and Iran strike peace deal

Aussie shares surge as US and Iran strike peace deal

Aussie shares surge as US and Iran strike peace deal

Aussie shares surge as US and Iran strike peace deal

Risk assets have soared after the US and Iran agreed to halt fighting and reopen the Hormuz Strait, a transit lane for a fifth of global oil and gas shipments.

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Australia's fiscal metrics 'broadly weaker' than peers

Australia's fiscal metrics 'broadly weaker' than peers

A top rating agency has reiterated its confidence in Australia's ability to pay its bills, while hinting at potential longer-term issues with its NDIS spending.

ASX to pay $20.5m penalty for misleading market

ASX to pay $20.5m penalty for misleading market

The Australian Securities Exchange has reached an agreement with the corporate regulator to settle legal action and avoid a trial over misleading statements.

Australian shares rally as traders bet on peace deal

Australian shares rally as traders bet on peace deal

The ASX has enjoyed its best day since April as markets bet once more on hopes for a breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks, sending oil prices to two-month lows.

Anxious wait for Aussie investors ahead of SpaceX float

Anxious wait for Aussie investors ahead of SpaceX float

Super funds, institutional investors and tens of thousands of retail investors are waiting to see whether they have been allocated shares in the SpaceX float.

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Shares creep lower as BHP rebounds, Iran worries remain

Shares creep lower as BHP rebounds, Iran worries remain

Shares creep lower as BHP rebounds, Iran worries remain

Shares creep lower as BHP rebounds, Iran worries remain

A resumption of attacks between the US and Iran have put upward pressure on oil prices, dampening risk sentiment as investors weigh an extended energy shock.

Shares lift as rate-sensitive stocks continue higher

Shares lift as rate-sensitive stocks continue higher

Shares lift as rate-sensitive stocks continue higher

Shares lift as rate-sensitive stocks continue higher

The local mining sector continues to retreat from recent gains, but retail stocks, banks, real estate trusts and utilities have fuelled a bounce on the ASX.

Australian shares trim losses as NAB predicts rate cut

Australian shares trim losses as NAB predicts rate cut

Australian shares trim losses as NAB predicts rate cut

Australian shares trim losses as NAB predicts rate cut

The ASX has recovered some of its early dip after major bank economists predicted a change of direction for the Reserve Bank, but risk appetite remains subdued.

Australian single-use drone maker eyes flying debut

Australian single-use drone maker eyes flying debut

Australian single-use drone maker eyes flying debut

Australian single-use drone maker eyes flying debut

Defence contractor Boresight has an unusual business in making cheap drones used for target practice by militaries across the world.

Australian shares drop as metals prices weigh on miners

Australian shares drop as metals prices weigh on miners

Australian shares drop as metals prices weigh on miners

Australian shares drop as metals prices weigh on miners

Investors have continued to rotate from miners into defensive stocks as reports of further attacks in the Middle East quash hopes of a US-Iran deal.

Investors flee to safety as business confidence wanes

Investors flee to safety as business confidence wanes

Investors flee to safety as business confidence wanes

Investors flee to safety as business confidence wanes

The ASX has closed lower after weakening risk sentiment prompted a flight to safety and as large caps in multiple sectors sold off.

Aussie shares bounce as rate hike fears ease for now

Aussie shares bounce as rate hike fears ease for now

Aussie shares bounce as rate hike fears ease for now

Aussie shares bounce as rate hike fears ease for now

Miners, energy stocks and banks have helped the ASX stage a relief rally after weak GDP results boosted the odds of the Reserve Bank keeping rates on hold.

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Australian shares pare losses as mining stocks bounce

The ASX has edged lower for a second session as concerns about Australia's economic growth and the ongoing Persian Gulf conflict unnerve investors.

Australian shares flat as Iran uncertainty continues

Local tech stocks have rebounded strongly in an otherwise subdued session, as traders wait for economic data and signs of progress from US-Iran negotiations.

Deal hopes help Aussie shares end rocky week in front

An expected ceasefire extension between the US and Iran has breathed life into Australia's stock exchange, with the conflict verging on its fourth month.

Shares drop and oil surges as US, Iran trade strikes

Miners, banks and IT stocks have dragged on the local bourse as renewed hostilities in the Persian Gulf rattle an already fragile US-Iran ceasefire.

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ASX slips after US strikes Iran but insists deal intact

Financials, utilities and energy stocks have weighed on the local bourse after tensions flared in the Persian Gulf, prompting a tentative trading session.

Australian shares advance on US-Iran deal optimism

Oil prices have started the week sharply lower, boosting risk sentiment and local equities, led by miners, IT stocks and consumer discretionaries.

Gen Z bombarded by fake crypto trading scams

"If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is", is the advice being given to young people amid a surge in scams involving fake crypto trading platforms.

'Green fatigue' sweeps the ethical investments market

Retail money flows into funds adhering to an environmental, social and ethical investment framework have fallen sharply since peaking in 2021.

Australian shares end volatile week on positive note

Late rebounds in banks and miners have helped the ASX edge higher despite looming worries about energy prices and global inflation.

Shares bounce on peace deal hopes, rate expectations

A surprise uptick in employment has reduced the likelihood of a June interest rate hike, adding fuel to a local relief rally sparked by Iran peace deal hopes.

Shares drop as rising inflation sparks broad sell-off

Miners and banks have weighed heavily after a spike in bond yields hinted at major concerns about resurgent price growth and its impact on the world economy.

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