5 d. ago ASX slides amid concerns over Middle East escalation while miners decline

The Australian sharemarket closed lower on Wednesday as investors track developments in the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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1 week ago ASX set to open above 8600 points amid bets on easing trade tensions

The Australian sharemarket is set to enter new heights after investors closely monitoring trade talks between the US and China drove stocks higher on Wall Street.

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2 w. ago ASX closes flat as Lynas, MinRes shine, CBA holds strong above $180

The Australian sharemarket gave up early gains to close flat as investors took a breather in a muted session.

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2 w. ago ‘Disgusting abomination’: Musk ramps up attack on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

The billionaire Tesla CEO lashed the sweeping tax and spending bill, describing it as ‘pork-filled’ and bound to ‘massively’ increase the deficit.

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3 w. ago ASX extends losses; Soul Patts and Brickworks jump on $14b merger plan

The Australian sharemarket went further into the red at lunchtime as investors remain in a cautious mood as they grapple with US President Donald Trump’s trade wars.

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3 w. ago ASX buckles under tariff concerns; Soul Patts, Brickworks jump on $14b merger

The Australian sharemarket declined on Monday as investors were once again in a cautious mood as they grappled with US President Donald Trump’s trade wars.

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3 w. ago ASX opens lower; Soul Patts and Brickworks jump on $14b merger plan

The Australian sharemarket has dipped lower to start the week as investors remain in a cautious mood as they grapple with US President Donald Trump’s trade wars, while investment firm Soul Patts and brick maker Brickworks announced a historic merger.

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3 w. ago The hidden nasty for Australian investors in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

A proposed new tax on foreigners is buried in the details of legislation championed by the US president, and it could hurt Australian super funds, multinationals and high-net-worth individuals.

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3 w. ago ASX recovers, Wall Street’s rally loses steam as Trump uncertainty swirls

The Australian sharemarket has edged higher as investors react to a US court battle over Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda.

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3 w. ago Musk leaves Trump administration after criticising president’s ‘big beautiful bill’

The billionaire entrepreneur’s exit comes shortly after he attacked Trump’s tax reform bill for increasing the budget deficit and undermining his work with DOGE.

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