The Australian share market has recouped early losses to finish higher for a fifth day, setting a fresh 11 1/2 year high following a strong performance by banks and property shares.
The Australian share market has risen on the last trading day before the federal election despite the heavyweight financial sector dropping out of the broad rally.
The Australian share market has bounced back, recouping some of the losses from the previous day amid hopes that a deal was still within reach amid the US-China trade war.
The Australian share market has plummeted at the start of trade after renewed concerns about US-Chinese trade tensions led to large losses on Wall Street overnight.
The Australian share market has closed lower, pulled down by the financial sector as two banks went ex-dividend and housing finance approvals came in weaker than expected.
The Australian share market has closed up slightly, having given up some of its gains following the Reserve Bank's decision to keep rates on hold for a record 33rd month.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has resisted temptation to cut the cash rate from its record low 1.5 per cent, but a move could still be on the horizon after it flagged concerns at the pace at which unemployment is falling.
Rio Tinto has agreed to buy a fleet of autonomous trucks and other mining equipment from Caterpillar for its new Koodaideri iron ore mine in Western Australia.
