Christmas cheer as Australian shares hit 10-month high
The local bourse has closed up 0.8 per cent to finish at its highest level since early February, in what one analyst called a textbook Santa rally.
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Australian stocks plunge again to new low for 2023
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Australian shares hit new 2023 low as Mideast rages
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Australian stocks rise as China’s economy rebounds
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Australian shares rise again, close at three-week high
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Australian share market, dollar hit new low for 2023
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Australian shares down slightly on eve of rates verdict
The local share market has closed 0.2 per cent lower in quiet Monday trading with a long weekend holiday observed much of the country.
Australian share market plunges to six-month low
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Australian shares edging lower at midday
The local share market was down 0.1 per cent at midday, in quiet trading with the long weekend holiday affecting much of the country.
Aust stocks end worst week of the year with rebound
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Aust shares fall at start of big week for central banks
The local share market finished down 0.7 per cent at the start of a week that will feature meetings by six central banks and minutes from the RBA.
Aust stocks rise for second day in relief rally
The local share market has closed 0.7 per cent higher, with Wesfarmers climbing its farthest since February 2022.
Aust stocks rise for second day after US relief rally
The local share market was on track for its second day of gains at midday, with Wesfarmers hitting its highest level since February 2022.
Australian shares on track for third day of gains
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Aust shares climb for third day as sentiment rebounds
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Australian shares suffer worst week in nearly a year
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Australian shares suffer worst losses in six weeks
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Australian shares drop again, dollar takes a tumble
The Australian share market closed down 0.7 per cent to a five-week low, while the local currency had dropped under 64 US cents on a weak jobs report.
Asian shares hesitant after Wall Street sell-off
Japan's Nikkei has fell 1.1 per cent, bringing the losses so far in August to 2.5 per cent, giving back some of the 7.5 per cent surge seen a month earlier.
Australian shares up as commodities lift energy, miners
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Australian shares dip lower as Chinese economy wobbles
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Australian stocks edge up to end mixed half year
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