ASX down 1.1pct ahead of busy week of data
The local bourse has dropped by 1.1 per cent, as traders take a little off the table before the release of US inflation and Chinese GDP figures.
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Energy, miners lift ASX but big banks drag
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ASX edges lower, down 0.3 pct at noon
Most sectors of the Australian share market were modestly lower at midday, with tech stocks the worst laggards.
Miners, banks lift ASX by 0.8pct at noon
The local share market was up 0.8 per cent at midday despite another selloff in the tech sector, which dipped following a profit warning by Snapchat's owner.
ASX falls 0.3 per cent as tech names drag
The Australian share market faded on Tuesday to close down slightly amid concerns that COVID-19 lockdowns have damaged China's economy.
Tech lags, but ASX still up 0.2pct at noon
The volatile technology sector was down 2.4 per cent at midday, but gains by the big banks and miners was keeping the market slightly above water.
ASX finishes flat but miners, Elders gain
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ASX edges higher at noon after Labor win
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Miners lead ASX as market climbs 1.0 pct
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Big miners lead ASX higher at noon
The major miners are leading the market higher as iron ore prices rise as China reopens.
Tech stocks savaged as ASX drops 1.8pct
The ASX has fallen under 7000 points and hit a 14-week low amid carnage in the tech sector, which has suffered its worst single-day losses since March 2020.
ASX down 2.5 per cent in early trade
Roundup of ASX and finance activity. There will be a noon update, another at the close of the ASX and then a final wrap by 1730 (AEST).
ASX drops 0.4pc following cash rate hike
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ASX rebounds with best day in 3 months
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ASX falls 2.1pct, wiping out 2022 gains
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Travel, miners help ASX post solid gains
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Broad gains push ASX higher at noon
Australian shares have traded 0.6 per cent higher midway through the session, despite weaker sentiment in financial stocks.
Biggest ASX loss in more than three weeks
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ASX weighed down by US rate hike concerns
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ASX stagnant, inflation concerns persist
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BHP leads resources charge, ASX higher
Market heavyweight BHP jumped five per cent and the ASX rose for a fourth day in the past five as it thrives on demand for commodities.
Aust shares higher for fourth day in five
Big miners on the ASX were soaring as commodity prices remain lofty, helping the market higher for a fourth day in the past five.
ASX climbs 1.1pc, US rates decision looms
Australia's share market gained more than one per cent before an expected rate rise from the US Federal Reserve.
ASX up one per cent, helped by strong lead
Technology shares boomed and the rest of the Australian market was rising too after Wall Street responded well to inflation figures and lower oil prices.
ASX down, miners and energy weigh
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ASX rallies after lofty oil prices ease
Investors relieved by easing oil prices have pushed the Australian share market to its best gain in four weeks.