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Shares have had the most consecutive months of gains in ASX 200 history after the last day of August ensured a streak of 11.

Premier’s warning on 70pc vax level

Fortescue Metals' soaring annual profit has helped iron ore miners carry the Australian market to minor gains.

Coronavirus-related restrictions and a jump in restructuring and regulatory costs has dragged Crown Resorts to a full year loss of $261 million.

Dexus in talks to buy Perth airport for $1b

Investors returned to weekly gains on the ASX but trading slowed as investors wait for clues on whether US central bankers wind back economic support.

Thousands of truckies are set to go on strike across Australia after talks over pay and conditions with logistics firm Toll broke down.

Miner pins turnaround hopes on lithium boost

Some favourite stocks of `mum and dad' investors took a beating while the ASX closed lower ahead of a key meeting of US Federal Reserve officials.

Western Australian companies Chalice Mining and Silver Lake Resources appointed females to their boards this month, ending all-male representation among the ASX 200.

Galaxy in gigantic tie-up

Technology providers prevailed and media companies' earnings fell foul of investors as the ASX notched three days of gains.

Trucking crisis deepens as Linfox drivers prepare to strike

Investors punished some share prices after the latest round of earnings reports but it has been what executives have left out that has likely concerned most.

WA’s economy expanding

Investors have stopped a five-day slide on the Australian market but one analyst says they may simply be "buying the dip" as economic growth concerns linger.

BHP takeover target blasts Forrest camp

Shares on the ASX had their worst week since January as uncertainty about the rate of global economic growth led to spiralling commodity prices.

Forrest turns up heat on JBS over Huon deal

Heavy losses have continued for the iron ore giants, contributing to a fourth consecutive ASX loss as a resurgent coronavirus entangles the global economy.

Qantas leads split over no jab, no job

Investors did not like what they read in BHP and CSL's full-year reports and caused a third consecutive day of losses for shares.

Find your mojo on jabs, miners tell PM

Shares on the ASX have seen their biggest drop since June as rolling coronavirus lockdowns and a slowing Chinese economy force investors to reset growth expectations.

The Australian Financial ReviewFaith in the ability of government to handle the COVID-19 outbreak has deteriorated sharply, with the Morrison government a

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Katie McDonald discusses Perth's embrace of build-to-rent apartments.

Mixed reaction to the latest company earnings and the extension of coronavirus lockdowns have put a dampener on the ASX to start the week.

Mark McGowan says that vaccination targets not enough to bring end to State closures

Investors pushed the ASX to a record close as they look for more bumper payouts next earnings week.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie discuss what the IPCC's latest findings mean for energy policy and emissions reduction in Australia.

Eight team hubs & parade in blueprint for AFL

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jesinta Burton and Katie McDonald discuss how the State Development Assessment Unit has performed over the past year.