Aussie shares drop for second day but gain for week
The ASX200 fell on Friday but finished the week 0.5 per cent higher, recovering from a slight fall during the previous five days of trading.
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Australian shares rally after news of easing inflation
The ASX200 hit a four-week high after a report of cooling inflation raised hopes for Australia's first interest rate cut in four years.
Australian shares begin new year trade with gains
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Australian shares close out 2024 with more losses
The ASX200 dropped 0.9 per cent on the final day of trading to finish 2024 up 7.5 per cent - an underperformance compared to its global peers.
Aussie dollar, shares take a hit as US rate hopes fade
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Aussie shares higher amid hopes for third US rate cut
The ASX200 finished up as bitcoin smashed through the $US100,000 mark for the first time and markets took a lead on possible rate cuts in the US.
Aussie shares dip, on track to finish the week flat
The ASX200 was down half a per cent at midday ahead of a key US jobs report that could determine whether the Fed cuts interest rates one more time this year.
Aussie shares drop ahead of key US jobs report
The ASX200 has fallen 0.6 per cent ahead of a key US jobs report that could determine whether the Fed cuts interest rates one more time in 2024.
Aussie shares hit third record high in past six days
The ASX200 was up 0.7 per cent to a new intraday all-time high at midday, and was also poised to close above 8,400 for the first time.
Aussie shares notch another record with more on cards
The ASX200 rose 0.3 per cent to close above 8,400 for the first time while setting an intraday record of 8,462.1.
Aussie shares gain again, set for another record high
The ASX200 was up 0.5 per cent at midday, and on track to break Monday's record for its highest closing level ever.
Australian shares hit record territory again
The ASX200 rose 0.9 per cent to record its highest ever close, with every sector except technology gaining ground.
Australian shares surge to another record high
The ASX200 finished up 0.9 per cent to set a new record closing high after climbing above 8,400 for the first time in afternoon trade.
Aussie shares dip from peak as Ukraine strikes Russia
The ASX200 was 0.4 per cent at midday, taking a breather after four days of gains as Ukraine launched US-made missiles into Russia.
Aussie shares dip from peak as Ukraine strikes Russia
The ASX200 has finished 0.6 per cent lower, taking a breather after four days of gains as Ukraine launched US-made missiles into Russia.
Australian shares lower as rate drop hopes pushed back
The ASX200 finished 0.8 per cent lower after a fall in headline inflation to within the Reserve Bank's target range failed to impress investors.
Australian shares tumble 1.7 pct as US bond yields rise
Every sector of the ASX has lost ground as Australian shares tumbled in their worst collective daily loss since early September.
Australian shares march back from all-time high
The ASX200 has dropped 0.4 per cent, with every sector except financials losing ground.
Optimism pushes Australian shares to a record finish
The S&P/ASX200 finished 0.8 per cent higher and above 8,300 for the first time, after gains by major miners and the big banks.
Aussie shares edge up as Rio seals $10b lithium deal
The ASX200 has finished 0.1 per cent higher, with Rio Tinto announcing after the market closed that it would pay $10 billion to acquire Arcadium Lithium.
Aussie shares gain as Rio makes play for lithium miner
The ASX200 has finished 0.7 per cent higher with gains for retail banks along with lithium miners after a major takeover offer by Rio Tinto.
Big banks leading Aussie shares higher at midday
The ASX200 was up 0.3 per cent at lunchtime, with gains for the retail banks along with lithium miners after a major takeover offer by Rio Tinto.
Australian shares round out September with fresh record
The ASX has again hit new intraday and closing record highs, with the local currency at its highest level since early 2023.
Aussie shares close at record high for fifth session
The ASX200 index rose for a seventh day in a row to again finish at its highest ever level after gaining 1.35 per cent this week.
Aussie shares climb to set new intraday record high
The ASX200 climbed a few points above its intraday record high set on August 1, a day after setting a new record closing high.
‘Full steam ahead’: Aussie shares close at record high
The ASX200 rose 0.3 per cent to close at its highest level before expected interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.
Australian shares plunge as fears rise over US outlook
The ASX200 fell 1.9 per cent to an almost three-week low, with the energy and materials sectors dropping three per cent.
Australian shares rebounding slightly at lunchtime
The ASX200 was up 0.2 per cent at midday but the energy sector was down by more than four per cent as oil prices dropped under $US74 a barrel.
Australian shares rebound slightly after sharp sell-off
The ASX200 has recorded a modest bounce but the energy sector has closed down as oil prices dropped under $US74 a barrel.
Aussie shares in late comeback to extend winning streak
After being down as much as 0.5 per cent in morning trading, the ASX200 gained steadily in the afternoon to finish slightly in the green and above 8,000.