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The Australian share market has finished flat as the market braces for an expected interest rate cut in the US.

Microsoft gains after new share-buyback plan, dividend hike; Intel gains following collaboration with Amazon's AWS; US retail sales unexpectedly rise in August.

The ASX200 climbed a few points above its intraday record high set on August 1, a day after setting a new record closing high.

US stocks closed dragged down by technology stocks as investors cautiously eye an upcoming interest rates announcement from the Federal Reserve.

The ASX 200 rose 0.3 per cent to close at its highest level before expected interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.

A new poll showing the federal Coalition ahead of Labor mirrors trends in other recent voter surveys, despite the government's cost-of-living relief measures.

The ASX200 has risen 0.3 per cent to finish the week up 1.1 per cent, with goldminers posting solid gains after the precious metal hit an all-time high.

US stocks have closed higher as investors digested producer price index for final demand data.

A hydrogen investment pact with Germany will support new commercial supply and access to the European market for the emerging industry.

The S&P/ASX200 index finished 1.1 per cent higher, as uranium and nickel developers posted strong gains after Russia suggested it might limit exports.

US stocks have closed higher as investors digested inflation data amid speculation on the size of the Federal Reserve's next rate cut.

The ASX200 finished 0.3 per cent lower amid tumbling oil prices, double-digit gains for lithium companies and a US presidential debate.

US stocks have closed mostly higher as investors look to the release of inflation data.

Shares in Commonwealth Bank and Macquarie have hit all-time highs, while Westpac hit its best level in nearly seven years.

US stocks closed higher, with investors eyeing crucial inflation data and the Fed's policy decision with optimism.

The ASX200 has finished 0.3 per cent lower, recovering ground after being down by as much as 1.2 per cent in early trading.

US stocks closed lower after a crucial jobs report failed to put to bed fears of surrounding the Fed's anticipated interest rate cut.

The Australian share market has reclaimed more of its midweek losses, closing higher hours before a make-or-break US jobs report that could determine the path of interest rates for the rest of the year.

US stocks closed lower as investors eye key jobs data that should offer clues as to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.

The ASX200 has recorded a modest bounce but the energy sector has closed down as oil prices dropped under $US74 a barrel.

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says it's still premature to be thinking about interest rate cuts as she rams home the dangers of high inflation.

Former Labor leader Bill Shorten will retire from politics after almost two-decades to take up a position at the University of Canberra.

The embattled construction union's High Court challenge to its administration has received support from other groups wanting to defend workers' rights.

US stocks have closed mostly lower as investors digested employment data for its implications for the country's economy.

The ASX200 fell 1.9 per cent to an almost three-week low, with the largest drops being recorded by Western Australian companies including Fortescue and Deep Yellow.

US stocks have closed lower as investors digested data from the country's manufacturing activity.

The ASX200 finished down 0.1 per cent, while the Australian dollar dropped to an 11-day low against its US counterpart.

After being down as much as 0.8 per cent in early trading, the ASX200 moved into positive territory in afternoon trading to finish up 0.2 per cent.

US stocks have closed higher as investors digested data from a key inflation report.

The ASX200 gained 0.6 per cent on Friday to finish August and the last day of earning season in the same place it began.

US stocks have closed mixed as investors digested results from artificial intelligence chip maker Nvidia.

The ASX200 has fallen 0.3 per cent, with sentiment dampened by an earnings letdown from AI chip maker Nvidia, the world's second-most valuable company.