The Australian market has opened slightly higher after a mainly positive lead from US markets, with gains from most of the big mining and energy stocks outweighing a mixed performance among the major banks.
The share market's rise to its highest level in nearly a decade has stalled as investors sold off National Australia Bank shares despite the bank's profit growth.
The Australian share market is barely holding on to gains in early trade after National Australia Bank results dampen investor sentiment despite overnight gains on Wall Street.
The Australian share market has opened higher with the All Ordinaries index breaking through the 6,000 mark for the first time since before the global financial crisis.
Australian stocks have made a positive start despite an overnight retreat on Wall St after news President Donald Trump's promised tax cuts may take longer to eventuate.
The share market has fallen on fears the Turnbull government could lose its one-seat majority following the High Court's ruling disqualifying Barnaby Joyce from parliament because of his dual-citizenship.
The Australian share market is trading higher in early trade after a higher close on Wall Street overnight, but gains are likely to be capped ahead of a key high court decision on the legality of t
Eagles kick off AFL at stadiumWest Coast chief executive Trevor Nisbett last night hailed the AFL decision to award the Eagles the first ever game for premiership point
Gold has fallen to a near-three-week low as the US dollar gains against the euro after the European Central Bank said it would extend the lifespan of its bond-buying program.
The share market has rallied to close higher, as ANZ's baking rivals recovered from early falls and most of the big miners overcome weaker commodity prices.
The Australian market has opened lower on Thursday in the wake of a retreat on Wall Street overnight where poor earnings results pushed major indices to their worst close in seven weeks.
Coalition on defensive as Labor attacks union raidsThe federal government has defended an investigation of union donations involving Bill Shorten, claiming the Royal Co
US oil prices have slipped after a surprising increase in US crude inventories, while US petrol futures rallied one per cent on a sharp fall-off in inventories.
The share market has inched back above 5,900 points as mining and energy stocks gained ground, and weaker than expected inflation sent the Australian dollar to a three month low.
Shorten’s AWU raided over GetUpThe Australian Federal Police raided the offices of the Australian Workers Union late yesterday as part of an investigation by the union
Avocado grower and Fresh Produce Alliance co-founder Jennifer Franceschi has been named the Telstra Western Australian Businesswoman of the Year, joining an alumni that includes Gina Rinehart.
Gold prices dipped on Tuesday as investors anxiously awaited news on the next head of the US Federal Reserve, while strong share markets and a calmer geopolitical environment sapped safe-haven demand.
