2 h. ago ‘We need a clear victory’: Why the ASX doesn’t want a minority government

The Australian sharemarket has built on its positive gains from the morning after China announced it was evaluating a request from the US to open trade talks.

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9 h. ago ASX rises as Wall Street extends winning streak; Apple, Amazon results out

The Australian sharemarket dipped at the open before lifting into the green on Friday morning after Big Tech players lifted Wall Street higher overnight

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12 h. ago ASX set to slide, Wall Street extends winning streak; Apple, Amazon results out

Microsoft and Meta Platforms are driving Wall Street higher after reporting profits for the start of the year that were even bigger than analysts expected.

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14 h. ago ASX set to slip, tech giants push Wall Street higher; Apple results ahead

Microsoft and Meta Platforms are driving Wall Street higher after reporting profits for the start of the year that were even bigger than analysts expected.

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33 h. ago ASX closes higher after another manic session on Wall Street

Wall Street continued its wild swings overnight as evidence builds that the US economy is buckling under the weight of Donald Trump’s trade war.

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36 h. ago ASX set to open lower after another manic session on Wall Street

Wall Street continued its wild swings overnight as evidence builds that the US economy is buckling under the weight of Donald Trump’s trade war.

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8 d. ago ASX closes week on a high as Trump’s softer tone sparks global rally

The Australian sharemarket extended its gains on Thursday on the back of miners, banks and tech stocks.

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8 d. ago ASX rises for second day after Trump’s softer tone sparks global rally

The Australian sharemarket is extending its gains after Donald Trump’s policy U-turns, led by miners, tech stocks and banks.

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8 d. ago ASX set for calm start after Trump’s softer tone on trade, Fed sparks global rally

The Australian sharemarket is expected to open slightly higher following its jump on Wednesday after Trump said he has no intention to fire the Fed’s chair and that his tariffs could come down on China imports. 

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8 d. ago ASX up after Trump’s softer tone on trade, Fed sparks global rally

The Australian sharemarket opened slightly higher following its jump on Wednesday after Trump said he has no intention to fire the Fed’s chair and that his tariffs could come down on China imports. 

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2 w. ago Hot streak: Connected Pies outmuscle Swans for 10th straight win at Adelaide Oval

Collingwood have bounced back from their opening round thrashing and head to Brisbane to take on the Lions full of confidence.

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2 w. ago Connected Collingwood outmuscle depleted Sydney to keep Adelaide winning streak

Collingwood have bounced back from their opening round thrashing and head to Brisbane to take on the Lions full of confidence.

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3 w. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton reportedly targeted in teenage boy’s terror plot; ASX set to dive at open as Trump tariff backflip fallout continues

Keep up to date on all the news from the campaign trail with our live blog.

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3 w. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: ASX set to soar after Trump escalates trade war with China, pauses tariffs on other nations; Dutton, Albanese campaigns continue

Keep up to date on the 2025 federal election campaign with our rolling live blog coverage.

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3 w. ago ASX set for 6pc jump, Wall Street roars to one of its best days in history after Trump backs down

The Australian sharemarket is to set to surge higher this morning after Wall Street had its third-best day since World War II after Trump’s stunning reversal.

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3 w. ago ASX set for 6pc jump, Wall Street roars to best day since GFC after Trump backs down

The Australian sharemarket is to set to surge higher this morning after Wall Street had its third-best day since World War II after Trump’s stunning reversal.

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3 w. ago ASX set to fall after Wall Street’s rally is wiped out as Trump confirms 104pc China tariffs

The Australian sharemarket is set to give up most of Tuesday’s gains at the open this morning after another wild session on Wall Street.

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3 w. ago ASX set to fall after Wall Street’s furious rally is wiped out

The big question remains centred on how long the US president will keep his stiff tariffs on other countries, which would raise prices for domestic shoppers and slow the economy.

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3 w. ago ASX set to rise; Wall Street’s rollercoaster session after false Trump rumour

That a rumour could move trillions of dollars’ worth of investments shows how much investors are hoping to see signs the US president may let up on his stiff tariffs.

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3 w. ago ASX set to rise, Wall Street mayhem after false Trump tariff rumour

That a rumour could move trillions of dollars’ worth of investments shows how much investors are hoping to see signs the US president may let up on his stiff tariffs.

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