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ASX rules fix to give investors more say on deals

Australia's share market has finished higher after a weak start, with a late rally for the banks counterbalancing a mining sector slump.

A US review of the AUKUS security pact is still yet to be finalised, but there is optimism within Labor of the Trump administration keeping the agreement.

Maverick MP Barnaby Joyce admits One Nation does a good job but hasn't committed to joining the party, following his decision to quit the Nationals.

Wall Street's main indexes inched higher to end the week.

PM to push Trump for guarantees

Australia's share market has failed to hang on to record-breaking gains after worries about US financial stability and an ongoing trade stoush sent investors towards safe havens.

Wall Street closed lower overnight, with signs of weakness in regional banks spooking investors already on edge over US-China trade tensions.

Get budget into shape: Bullock

Australia's share market has pipped its intraday record and highest-ever close, after surprise jobs figures bolstered the likelihood of an interest rate cut.

Australia is being called upon to join the United States in the global fight against China for critical minerals dominance.

Wall Street's main indexes closed higher overnight with Morgan Stanley and Bank of America rallying after solid quarterly results.

Offshore wind needs support

Strong performances from banks and miners have helped lift Australia's stock market to a second-straight session of gains, as gold hit yet another record high.

Wall Street closed mixed overnight as investors digested mostly positive quarterly results from big US banks

Scramble for super CGT clarity

A strong performance from miners and energy stocks has helped Australia's share market scrape a positive session, helping to counterbalance a heavy financial segment.

Security agencies are investigating how the personal phone numbers of political leaders including the prime minister were published in an online database.

Crucial economic data in coming weeks could determine when mortgage holders can expect more interest rate relief, the Reserve Bank board says.

A $4 billion budget hole created by an overhaul of the government's contentious super tax policy will be filled using other measures, the treasurer says.

The S&P 500 jumped 1.6 per cent overnight, in its best day since May, and recovered just over half its drop from Friday.

ANZ's Matos unveils five-year plan to match CBA

A plan to increase tax on large super balances has been overhauled, with Labor saying they took feedback on its original plan seriously.

Australian shares have tumbled on the back of a resumption of US-China trade tensions, stoking worries about global growth and tech company valuations.

Asian stocks appear set for a rocky start this week.

AI hacks the new normal: cyber chief

Australia's share market has finished the week lower, after easing gold and copper prices clipped the wings of a mining sector rally.

Wall Street took a pause overnight as US stocks and even the price of gold pulled back from record highs following torrid runs.

Energy builds not 2030-ready

Australia's share market has notched its first positive close for the week, buoyed by the materials sector and a rebound in retail stocks.

Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza now has the backing of Israel and Hamas, drawing praise from Australia's political leaders.

Technology shares boosted US stocks to a higher close overnight.