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Regis Resources, Northern Star and Ramelius Resources were up strongly on the back of elevated gold prices after world leaders warned major oil producer Russia may invade Ukraine within days.

Adam Irving will start on July 1 as Perron’s current chief executive and managing director, Ross Robertson, retires.

There’s no shortage of ideas for how WA can attract talent and new industries when the pandemic abates.

Global private equity group Blackstone has won the battle to take over Crown Resorts for almost $9 billion, barring no better offer emerging.

Fortescue hit by fresh executive losses

An uncomfortable end to an otherwise good week has reminded ASX investors of the perils of a rising interest rate environment.

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has warned federal politicians that raising the cash rate too soon could put expected lower unemployment at risk

Women still undervalued

National Australia Bank pleased with first-quarter earnings while under-fire AMP gave investors more reason to believe this earnings season could be a good one.

Court backs contract jobs

Commonwealth Bank's first-half profit inspired a rush on financial shares while technology stocks also surged on a good day for ASX investors.

Mincor Resources tried and missed at Western Areas

The man tasked with overseeing the McGowan government’s flagship Metronet project, Anthony Kannis, has been promoted to director general of the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.

Financial giants have impressed investors with their earnings and helped stoke expectations of the Commonwealth Bank figures due on Wednesday.

Border closures have cost the Australian economy billions of dollars with bosses having trouble finding suitable staff in the absence of skilled migrants.

Food sector pushes for budget boost

Financial shares were the worst performers on the ASX, while mining and energy stocks helped offset some of the losses.

BHP heritage destruction blamed on 'historical' blasts

Shares had their best week of the year on the ASX as investors turn their attention from rate rises to Australian earnings season.

The Reserve Bank of Australia says the economy has bounced back strongly from last year's Delta lockdowns and the signs indicate the effect from the Omicron variant on spending has been relatively small.

The Reserve Bank of Australia will give a broad view of its outlook for the economy and interest rates when it releases its quarterly statement on monetary policy.

Chevron gears up for a FIFO workplace review

Technology shares have plunged five per cent and the ASX closed lower after Facebook's owner reported disappointing earnings and swayed world markets.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has backed Premier McGowan’s decision to delay WA’s border reopening but noted it was the Premier’s call on when he believes his health system is ready.

Billionaire Twiggy brings criminal case against Facebook

A remark by Philip Lowe that rates could rise in 2022 has not troubled ASX investors, who kept a broad-based rally going throughout the day.

Scott Morrison wants to see the unemployment rate below four per cent in the second half of this year, but Employment Minister Stuart Robert says it could come sooner.

Santos chief’s seat at MinRes sparks investors’ concerns

Investors have cheered the Reserve Bank downplaying the prospect of higher rates soon as they helped the ASX to a broad-based rally.

A close contact of the initial COVID-19 case reported from BHP’s iron ore operations in the Pilbara has also tested positive for the virus.

Lithium miners say the price boom has further to run

Australia's share market has had its worst month in almost two years as investors wait to see if the Reserve Bank will join peers in flagging higher rates this year.