Aust stocks gain after softer jobs report
The local share market has advanced after weaker-than-expected December labour market figures raised expectations of a rate hike pause by the Reserve Bank.
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Best week in months for Australian shares
The Australian share market has posted its best weekly performance since early November, rising on Friday after further signs inflation has peaked in the US.
Aust stocks finish 2022 down 5.45 per cent
The ASX200 index lost 5.45 per cent this year, although Australian investors can perhaps take heart that overseas losses were far worse.
Banking sector gains help push ASX higher
The local bourse was up 0.5 per cent at midday, boosted in part by the banking sector after a robust trading update from Bendigo and Adelaide.
ASX on pace for worst week since Sept
The local share market was up 0.2 per cent at midday, but three days of losses mean it is on track to close the week down 1.5 per cent.
ASX gains, but finishes week down 1.2pct
The local share market has finished Friday 0.5 per cent higher, but three midweek days of losses made this its worst week since late October.
ASX rebounds amid China reopening rumours
The local share market has climbed higher in afternoon trading after a listless morning, on hopes that China might relax its zero-COVID lockdowns.
First loss in a week for Australian stocks
The local share market has finished down 0.4 per cent, with commodity producers falling as rare protests erupted in China over harsh COVID-19 lockdowns.
Australian shares end week up 1.5 per cent
The local share market finished Friday up 0.24 per cent, to again close at its best level since May 30 after four straight days of gains.
Aust stocks look set to snap win streak
The local share market was down 0.4 per cent at midday, as commodity prices dipped as rare protests erupted in China over harsh COVID-19 lockdowns there.
ASX quiet again as banks gain, miners fall
The local share market has had its sixth consecutive day of subdued trading, with losses by the big miners balanced by gains for the big banks.
Aust stocks rally to five-month high
The ASX has enjoyed its second-best day of gains since 2020, rising 2.7 per cent, after consumer price figures suggested US inflation has finally peaked.
Aust stocks higher despite energy losses
The big banks and lithium miners helped the ASX200 jump another 0.36 per cent on Tuesday, despite sharp losses by the energy sector and James Hardie Industries.
Big banks help boost Aust market at midday
The big banks and lithium miners were leading the market at midday, helping the ASX shrug off a plunge by building products company James Hardie.
Aust shares gain, finish week up 1.6pct
The local share market has climbed in afternoon trading to finish Friday up 0.5 per cent, with energy and mining sectors particularly strong.
ASX flat, but on pace for 1pct weekly gain
The local share market was treading water at midday, but was still set to close the week around one per cent higher after strong gains earlier this week.
ASX gives up gains on inflation surprise
The local share market is struggling to stay in positive territory after third-quarter inflation came in higher than expected.
ASX rallies on suggestion of Fed pivot
The local share market rose 1.54 per cent on talk the US might finally ease its rate tightening campaign later this year.
Fifth losing week out of last six for ASX
The local share market has finished down 0.8 per cent for the day and 1.2 per cent for the week, its seventh losing week out of the past nine.
ASX jumps after Wall Street’s wild ride
Australian shares have finished up 1.75 per cent after a whipsaw session on Wall Street, which staged one of the biggest one-day reversals in its history.
ASX closes flat as banks gain, miners fall
The local share market has spent the day treading water, finishing little changed from where it began with gains for the banking sector and losses for miners.
ASX rallies for best day in over two years
The local share market has finished 3.75 per cent higher, its best single-day performance in more than two years.
Miners, energy slammed as ASX drops 1.6pct
The Australian share market has endured another major sell-off, with the energy and mining sectors suffering steep losses.
Miners, energy hit as ASX drops 1.6pct
The Australian share market has endured another major sell-off, with the energy and mining sectors suffering steep losses.
ASX sinks 1.6pct to reach nine-week low
Nearly every sector of the local share market has lost ground as the ASX dropped another 1.56 per cent to its lowest level since July 19.
ASX gains 0.1pct but banks lose ground
The local share market has closed modestly higher despite weakness in the financial sector and losses by the big three iron ore giants
Miners gain, but ASX again flat at noon
The Australian share market is once again little changed at midday ahead of a US Federal Reserve meeting and key Australian inflation data.
ASX flat ahead of inflation data, Fed hike
The local bourse has finished flat ahead of Australian inflation data and a pending hike in interest rates by the US Federal Reserve.
ASX rallies 1.7pct on strong US earnings
The local share market has gained 1.65 per cent to close at a three-week high, as several US companies beating earnings expectations lifted global sentiment.
ASX moves higher on mining, energy
Australian shares have risen 0.4 per cent, with gains by iron ore miners, and coalminers outweighing losses for the big banks and property trusts.
ASX edges higher on mining, energy
Australian shares have risen 0.3 per cent, with gains by energy and mining companies and losses for property trusts.