- Australian Associated Press•9 hours ago
Wall St edges up on US-China trade hopes
Wall Street has edged up after US President Donald Trump said he expected a swift end to the trade war with China, boosting investors' hopes and the indexes.
- Australian Associated Press•21 hours ago
Stocks, oil higher on muted trade optimism
European equities gain around 1 per cent; Trump: 'Dangerous' Huawei could be in China trade deal; Sterling firms, dollar off 2-year highs; some respite for oil.
- Australian Associated Press•23 hours ago
Stocks to watch
Stocks of interest at the close of trade on the ASX on Friday, May 24.
Australian Associated Press•23 hours agoASX closes lower as energy stocks drop
The ASX has closed lower after a drop in the price of oil hit energy stocks, but for the week the local bourse was up a respectable 1.4%.
- Australian Associated Press•yesterday
AAP Markets Report for Friday, May 24
Movements on overseas markets.
- Australian Associated Press•yesterday
Tensions hit Wall St as growth fears mount
Wall Street's major indexes have all ended more than 1 per cent lower as investors offloaded shares of companies in growth and cyclical sectors.
- Australian Associated Press•2 days ago
Stocks to watch
Stocks of interest at the close of trade on the ASX on Thursday, May 23.
Australian Associated Press•2 days agoASX dips for first time in seven days
Weakness in the mining, energy and financial sectors has caused a snap in the ASX's six-day rally.
- Australian Associated Press•2 days ago
Ikea will open first Mexico store in 2020
IKEA will open its first store in Mexico in 2020 as the world's largest furniture retailer expands in Latin America.
- Australian Associated Press•2 days ago
Gold holds steady above two-week low
The gold price was steady following the release of the US Federal Reserve meeting minutes.
Australian Associated Press•2 days agoReject Shop CEO out after profit warning
The Reject Shop says it will close down seven of its stores by the end of June as it warned of a likely loss for the 2019 financial year.
Australian Associated Press•2 days agoWesfarmers' $776m Kidman bid to go to vote
Kidman Resources shareholders will vote on Wesfarmers' $776 million takeover offer in August after the companies entered into a scheme implementation deed.
Australian Associated Press•2 days agoSpurious litigation helps no-one: ASIC
ASIC says neither consumers or regulators will benefit if spurious 'for the sake of it' investigations become a feature of the post-royal commission.
Australian Associated Press•2 days agoAristocrat lifts HY profit 15% to $356.5m
Aristocrat Leisure has lifted first-half profit 15 per cent to $356.5 million, helped by what the gaming giant says was an improved domestic performance.
Australian Associated Press•2 days agoDrought 'new norm' for Aus dairy: Fonterra
NZ dairy giant Fonterra has cut its full-year guidance and will close a century-old factory in western Victoria amid ongoing drought conditions.
- Australian Associated Press•2 days ago
AAP Markets Report for Thursday, May 23
Movements on overseas markets.
- Australian Associated Press•3 days ago
Investors seek safety amid US-China spat
Renewed worries over the US-China spat after reports Washington has another Chinese tech firm in its sights have helped mute trade in global stocks.
- Australian Associated Press•3 days ago
Stocks to watch
Stocks of interest at the close of trade on the ASX on Wednesday, May 22.
- Australian Associated Press•3 days ago
Port Kemba terminal gets first customer
EnergyAustralia has agreed to buy gas from Australian Industrial Energy's planned import terminal in Port Kemba.
Australian Associated Press•3 days agoSixth straight day of gains for 'hot' ASX
The Australian share market has sustained its momentum, hitting a fresh 11-year high.
Australian Associated Press•3 days agoHealthscope shareholders approve buyout
Healthscope shareholders have approved the hospital company's acquisition by Brookfield Asset Management.
