The S&P 500 has closed higher, springing back from early losses as investors concerned about AI stocks shifted into Eli Lilly, UnitedHealth and other healthcare and consumer stocks.
Australia's share market has trimmed most of its early losses after weaker-than-expected jobs data gave the Reserve Bank reason to think twice before its next interest hike.
Australians are one step closer to having greater control over their social media feeds as the Greens look set to support the government's digital duty of care legislation if penalties are increased.
Australian shares have dipped following a sharp sell-off in the major banks, after disappointing earnings from their US counterparts highlighted the challenging backdrop for financial institutions.
The treasurer remains upbeat as he tries to sell proposed changes to discretionary trusts, but it will be an uphill battle to appease both the small businesses and the progressive party the government needs onside to legislate the plan.
The Nasdaq ended lower on Tuesday, as chip stocks added to recent losses and investors parsed mixed quarterly results from Citigroup and other big US banks.
Australia's share market has trimmed some early losses for a flat finish despite a drop in mining and tech stocks, as financials lifted ahead of US bank earnings later in the week.
Telstra's chairman has warned that Australia's increasingly complex policy and regulatory settings make investment decisions difficult and risk being counter-productive.
The technology-heavy Nasdaq composite closed lower on Monday as oil prices jumped nearly $US2 ($A2.9) a barrelafter attacks on a Saudi airport, and investors waited for banks to kick off the third-quarter earnings season and for economic data this week.
Australia's share market has started the week higher after banks rallied in anticipation of US earnings season, while rebounding metals prices supported mining stocks.
The government has defended a messy transition period that is set to cost millions of dollars as it covers the bill for businesses' card surcharges on tax payments.
Wall Street has closed higher as investors shifted their focus to next week, with third-quarter earnings season set to start and inflation data expected, which could shed light on the Federal Reserve's next policy decision.
Australian shares have clocked a second week of modest progress, as global bond yields, stubborn oil prices and local economic woes cap investor confidence.
Small businesses that rely on credit cards to pay tax have been handed a reprieve after Treasurer Jim Chalmers forced the tax office to push back its controversial payment ban in exchange for more
What was set to be Australia's biggest initial public offering in a generation has collapsed in a stunning turnaround for the highly anticipated float.
US stocks have dipped as crude oil prices surged on a spike in Middle East tensions and a cut in US output that fed inflation and rate-hike fears, while semiconductor stocks slumped.
A group of Business News journalists have been recognised as finalists in the WA Media Awards for their extensive and exclusive coverage of the state's business and political landscape.
Migration policies delivered by the major parties are being described as a missed opportunity to bring construction apprentices to Australia to help boost desperately needed housing supply.
The tax man doubling down on blocking credit card payments has prompted accusations of a double standard and sounded alarm bells within the government.
The Australian bourse has ended a disappointing session after trading sideways for most of the day, as investors took a cautious stance given a lack of obvious direction from Asia.
