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The Australian share market is down for its third consecutive day, this time with tech stocks and the banking sector hit after Tuesday's commodities sell-off.

Dexus is set to acquire close to $31 billion of assets under management from AMP Capital, including all of its domestic real estate.

Confidence eased slightly in the past week and could fall further as the latest inflation data highlights the extent of cost of living pressures.

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Former West Australian treasurer Troy Buswell has been handed a suspended prison sentence for repeatedly attacking his ex-wife.

The ASX has suffered its worst session since the start of the war in Ukraine, with miners and oil producers sharply lower following China's COVID outbreak.

Elon Musk has reached an agreement to buy Twitter for $61 billion, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the social media platform.

A hearing to consider wage rises of up to 25 per cent for aged care workers is underway at the Fair Work Commission.

Woodside, Santos laggards in global green rankings

The Australian share market has been saturated with red over concerns the global economy is headed for a difficult period.

The state government has agreed to stump up an extra $26.9 million for businesses affected by its impending native logging ban, bowing to pressure from the state’s peak forestry body.

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Federal opposition spokesperson Anthony Albanese has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of his imminent visit to Western Australia.

Most sectors, including energy, property, industrials and financials, have recorded strong trader interest, pushing the Australian share market higher.

Firms are being warned to look out for and report dodgy payments as criminals opt for the anonymity of cryptocurrencies.

Leaders clash on China, boats

Healthcare stocks lifted the S&P/ASX200 to just shy of its record high before the market pulled back in afternoon trading.

Consumer confidence has increased to its highest level since early March in response to a further drop in petrol prices in the past week.

Go West, PM tells Aussie workforce

Traders have backed energy and banking stocks after returning to their desks following the Easter long weekend.

ScoMo says Pilbara backbone of nation as he pledges $250m for hydrogen and critical minerals

Australian shares gained 0.6 per cent before the Easter long weekend despite financial stocks coming under pressure.

The government has announced a $220 million forestry package, while Labor is keen to keep the focus on health as the first week of campaigning nears its end.

Australia’s undecided voters are leaning towards Scott Morrison in the belief he is the least bad option come the May 21 election. The Fin

Australian shares have closed higher, helped by gains in the heavyweight energy and materials shares.

Cobalt from Australia's Murrin Murrin mine will power General Motors' Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Hummer and Cadillac Lyriq electric vehicles under a new deal.

A house of pain for WA builders

Investors have lowered all ASX share categories before the release of US inflation figures, which are tipped to show a 40-year record.

Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese has started day two of the election campaign admitting he "regrets" his performance on day one and plans to do a Taylor Swift and "shake it off".

Consumer confidence rose for a second week in a row as petrol prices continued to retreat from the $2 a litre mark.

Shell restarts Prelude as Japan seeks back-up LNG

Investors baulked at moving the Australian share market as an election campaign, hefty dividend payouts and surging bond yields gave them plenty to reconsider.