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Chalmers’ $49b budget slump

The ASX200 rose 0.3 per cent to close above 8,400 for the first time while setting an intraday record of 8,462.1.

Wall Street closed higher to end last week, with all three major indices posting weekly gains as investors took comfort from data pointing to robust economic activity in the world's biggest economy.

Ramsay investors push for shake-up

The ASX200 rose 0.9 per cent to record its highest ever close, with every sector except technology gaining ground.

Wall Street's main indexes closed higher overnight after choppy trading on Thursday, with the blue-chip Dow and the S&P 500 hitting one-week tops.

Fund shift to lose money: Costello

The self-enriching actions and disclosure omissions of billionaire mining boss Chris Ellison have divided shareholders, leading to a protest vote against the remuneration report.

The ASX200 finished flat after a better-than-expected earnings from AI chipmaker Nvidia failed to propel the market higher.

Boosting clean energy and housing supply investments will be added to the priorities for Australia's sovereign wealth fund under a revamped mandate.

Labor steers Future Fund

The ASX200 has finished 0.6 per cent lower, taking a breather after four days of gains as Ukraine launched US-made missiles into Russia.

Anthony Albanese has backed commitments by global leaders to deepen climate change action as Australia positions itself as an attractive place for renewable investment.

Super chiefs risk pay cut for failings

The ASX200 finished up 0.9 per cent to set a new record closing high after climbing above 8,400 for the first time in afternoon trade.

Mineral Resources’ joint company secretary will become the company’s specialist legal counsel role, as the miner continues to navigate through a turbulent time.

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed higher overnight, recovering some losses as investors anticipate quarterly earnings from AI leader Nvidia.

Coalition, Greens block student cap

The ASX200 finished 0.2 per cent higher, with losses by the big four banks countered by gains by goldminers, iron ore producers and uranium companies.

Banks face $350m hit in rural levy

The local share market finished Friday up 0.7 per cent, but couldn't recoup all of its losses from the start of the week.

Wall Street's main indexes closed lower overnight after federal reserve chair Jerome Powell dampened investors' hopes for another interest rate cut this year by saying the US central bank need not rush to ease monetary policy.

Hopes fade for rate cut before polls

Prominent businessman Ian Dorrington has been remembered as a highly respected member of the Perth broking community following his sudden death.

The ASX200 has edged higher to lift itself out of a three-day losing streak, as gains in IT stocks and financials outweigh a sluggish materials sector.

The Dow and the S&P 500 ended slightly higher overnight while the Nasdaq lost ground after October data showed consumer prices rising in line with expectations.

Systematic failure in super: ASIC

The ASX200 has fallen for the third straight session, with financials and mining stocks weighing heavily on the market.

Australia believes it can play a role in negotiating trade disagreements between the US and China under a second Trump administration, as PM Anthony Albanese confirmed he discussed trade with the incoming president.

Labor failing to stem migration

The local bourse has ended 0.1 per cent lower as falling commodity prices hit energy and materials stocks.

Wall Street's main indexes notched record high closes overnight, lifted by stocks expected to benefit from Republican US President-elect Donald Trump's potential fiscal policies.