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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • Aug 14, 2025

ASX hits record high as Origin, Westpac soars; Telstra slumps

The Australian stock market reached an unprecedented peak today, driven by strong performances in energy and banking sectors, while some major financial institutions experienced de...

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • Aug 13, 2025

ASX declines as CBA and AGL shares slump; Miners, Tyro advance

The Australian stock market fell as major financial and energy companies experienced notable losses, while mining and financial technology sectors saw gains, reflecting mixed inves...

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • Jul 22, 2025

Miners drive modest gain for ASX, banks slump; Insignia agrees to $3.3b takeover

The stock market experienced a slight increase as mining companies benefited from higher iron ore prices, while banking stocks declined and Insignia announced a $3.3 billion acquis...

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • Jul 11, 2025

ASX to gain after Wall Street hits record; Nutella buys Corn Flakes

The Australian stock market is likely to rise following Wall Street’s all-time high, as investors remain optimistic despite continued concerns over international trade policies and...

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • Jul 10, 2025

ASX set to rise after tech giants lift Wall Street; Nvidia hits record

Following gains in major U.S. technology companies that boosted key indices, the Australian stock market is anticipated to open higher, reflecting increased investor confidence and...

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • Jul 09, 2025

ASX to slide on opening; Wall Street mixed

The Australian stock market is expected to decline at the start of trading as investors react to the central bank’s unexpected choice to maintain current interest rates.

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • Jul 08, 2025

ASX flat after rates hold surprise, mining giants slump

The Australian stock index experienced a modest decline as major mining companies fell amid unexpected interest rate decisions and renewed trade tensions stemming from recent tarif...

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • Jul 08, 2025

ASX to dip on open as Wall Street falls on Trump tariff pressure

The Australian stock exchange is expected to open lower today, reflecting international market declines influenced by recent geopolitical developments affecting trade policies.

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • Jul 07, 2025

ASX closes lower as investors weigh potential rate cuts and fresh tariff uncertainty

Australia’s stock market declined on Monday as investors assessed the possible impact of upcoming interest rate adjustments alongside renewed concerns over changes in international...

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • Jun 28, 2025

Cassy’s teary farewell to passengers went viral. Now her airline is back in the game

The airline's recent recovery has attracted significant investor interest, resulting in a notable increase in its stock value despite ongoing political challenges and market uncert...

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • Jun 27, 2025

ASX to open higher as Wall Street rallies to brink of a record

Australian stock prices are expected to increase following gains in the US market, reflecting investor confidence despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties affecting global financ...

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • Jun 24, 2025

Virgin Australia shares take off on ASX despite Mideast jitters

Virgin Australia's re-entry into the Australian stock market has attracted investor interest, highlighting its potential value despite ongoing uncertainties affecting the internati...

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • Jun 16, 2025

ASX closes flat; ASIC to probe market operator

The Australian stock market ended the day with little change, as a major acquisition offer for Santos by an Abu Dhabi-led group significantly influenced investor sentiment.

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • Jun 11, 2025

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

The Australian stock market is expected to rise as investors respond to positive developments in US-China negotiations, potentially influencing broader economic conditions and inve...

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • Jun 04, 2025

Virgin Australia gets $685 million IPO ready for lift-off

Virgin Australia is preparing to raise $685 million through an initial public offering, marking its return to the Australian stock market after a hiatus of over four years and inte...

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • May 29, 2025

ASX remains up after US court delivers trade war bombshell; banks, energy stocks rise

The Australian stock market experienced gains today, influenced by a US court decision halting new tariffs, which boosted investor confidence and led to increased activity in banki...

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • May 19, 2025

ASX to dip as markets react to surprise US credit downgrade

The anticipated decline in the Australian stock market reflects global investor concerns following the unexpected reduction of the United States' sovereign credit rating by a major...

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • May 13, 2025

Why the trade truce just failed to rock our world

The recent trade agreement had limited impact on Australia's stock market, resulting in minimal changes to investor sentiment and financial performance despite initial expectations...

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • May 09, 2025

ASX set for flat open; US stocks gain as Trump says ‘buy’ before China talks

The Australian sharemarket is expected to open with little movement despite gains in US stocks following positive remarks from Donald Trump regarding upcoming negotiations with Chi...

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Sydney Morning Herald Biz • May 05, 2025

ASX set to rise, Wall Street keeps streak alive; Westpac profits dip

The Australian stock market is expected to open higher following positive momentum from U.S. equities, while Westpac's latest earnings report revealed a modest decline in profitabi...

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Sydney Morning Herald Business • May 01, 2025

Trump says Biden is to blame for America’s shrinking economy. The data says otherwise

The current economic downturn in the United States is attributed by some to the previous administration, but evidence suggests that ongoing trade conflicts may be a more significan...

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Sydney Morning Herald Business • Apr 30, 2025

Tech stocks, banks bolster ASX despite higher-than-expected inflation

Despite higher-than-expected inflation figures, the Australian sharemarket continued its upward trend for five consecutive days, supported by gains in technology stocks and the ban...

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