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.
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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.
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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.
Oil prices rose more than one per cent on Tuesday after top exporter Saudi Arabia said it was determined to end a supply glut, while prices also drew support from forecasts of a further drop in US crude inventories as well as nervousness over tensions in Iraqi Kurdistan.
The share market overcame a soft start to end the day slightly higher as strength among miners and utility companies offset weakness for the energy producers.
Morrison’s new growth agendaAustralia needs to reboot its approach to health, education, and Federation and to enhance the liveability of its cities if it is to improve
The Australian share market has opened higher following a solid rise on Wall Street amid optimism that US president Donald Trump's tax plan is moving closer to execution.
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