ASX ends higher,led by energy and tech stocks;Macquarie,Aristocrat shares fall

ASX ends higher,led by energy and tech stocks;Macquarie,Aristocrat shares fall

The Australian sharemarket swung into the green in afternoon trading after losses from big names such as Macquarie Group and Aristocrat kept it in negative territory for most of Wednesday’s session.

  • byStaff reporters

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ASX hits 11-week high after trade war truce;iron ore miners,tech stocks rally

ASX hits 11-week high after trade war truce;iron ore miners,tech stocks rally

The Australian sharemarket finished higher on Tuesday as cautious optimism returned after the world’s two largest economies agreed to a 90-day truce in their trade war.

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Why the trade truce just failed to rock our world
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Why the trade truce just failed to rock our world

So much for Australia’s sharemarket Trump bump. For local investors it was more a case of Trump glump.

  • byElizabeth Knight
‘Cash in favours’:The dinner with Trump that has set off alarm bells

‘Cash in favours’:The dinner with Trump that has set off alarm bells

The value of the controversial $TRUMP meme coin has plunged since its launch in January,but there is a consolation prize.

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ASX closes flat as investors fret over US-China trade talks

ASX closes flat as investors fret over US-China trade talks

The Australian sharemarket gave up its early gains despite a solid showing from miners and energy majors. Woolworths and Coles slide on price war concerns.

  • byStan Choe
Week ends flat for ASX as investors brace for US-China talks

Week ends flat for ASX as investors brace for US-China talks

The Australian sharemarket edged higher on Friday,buoyed by solid company results and optimism for easing global trade tensions.

  • byAngus Delaney
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‘Lucky country’:The unintended consequences of the Trumpian tariff storm
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‘Lucky country’:The unintended consequences of the Trumpian tariff storm

Amid the global economic chaos unleashed by Trump’s tariff agenda,Australia has emerged as a beacon of stability. But our luck might not last.

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Banks weigh down flat ASX;Transurban to cut 300 jobs

Banks weigh down flat ASX;Transurban to cut 300 jobs

The bourse closed slightly higher,as US stocks drifted in mixed trading after the Federal Reserve left its main interest alone.

  • byNick Newling
ASX closes higher as trade talk hopes boost energy and mining stocks

ASX closes higher as trade talk hopes boost energy and mining stocks

The Australian sharemarket has closed moderately higher as US market futures rose on confirmation American and Chinese trade officials will meet,spurring optimism trade tensions could ease.

  • byNick Newling
Home of global capital? Investors run from Trump’s America
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Home of global capital? Investors run from Trump’s America

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Donald Trump’s policies will secure America’s position as the home of global capital. The rest of the world doesn’t buy it.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
ASX closes flat as Wall Street winning streak ends

ASX closes flat as Wall Street winning streak ends

The Australian sharemarket has closed flat as Wall Street took a dip overnight,breaking a nine-day winning streak.

  • byNick Newling