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Shares rally towards two-year high

The share market is close to a two-year high after demand for the big four banks, energy producers and miners drove a second straight day of strong gains. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 rose 0.9 per ..

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Share market hits a new 2017 high

The share market's benchmark index has risen more than 1.3 per cent to its highest closing level of 2017 as investors put aside their anxieties over US President Donald Trump's ability to implement hi..

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Miners drag market as Myer soars

The Australian share market has closed lower after losses among major miners offset a recovery in energy, banks and utilities, while retailer Myer soared after a late buying spree sparked takeover tal..

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Share market stages a modest recovery

The share market has posted a small gain as investors recuperated some of the losses from a Wall Street-led sell-off on Wednesday. The market dropped 1.5 per cent and shed $26 billion on Wednesday ..

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Trump concerns send stocks tumbling

Almost $30 billion has been wiped from the value of the Australian share market as concerns about delays to US President Donald Trump's healthcare and tax reforms rattled Wall Street and markets aroun..

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Iron ore weighs down Aust shares

The Australian share market has closed slightly lower as falls from the major miners and the big four banks offset gains for retailers and China-exposed baby formula and vitamin makers. The benchma..

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Big four banks lift Aust share market

The major banks have driven the Australian share market higher after two of the big four increased their variable mortgage rates for investors and owner occupiers. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 fini..

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$A surges, share market edges higher

The Australian dollar remains just shy of 77 US cents but the share market has surrendered most of its early gains in the wake of disappointing jobs figures. The local currency shot up more than on..

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China data triggers market recovery

The share market has closed relatively steady after stronger-than-expected Chinese drove a recovery from early losses. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was just 1.7 points lower, a significant im..

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Aust market up as eyes on Trump

The Australian share market has closed higher as US President Donald Trump's move to repeal "Obamacare" appeared to help clear the way for him to start tackling tax reform, which markets have been wai..

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Miners, retailers boost ASX

The Australian share market has closed higher, thanks to gains in the mining sector and a lift in retailers, as the market awaits busy week of economic data. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index clos..

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Miners, energy & banks drag ASX lower

The Australian share market has closed lower with the major miners, energy players and banks leading losses after Wall Street fell and the Australian dollar lost ground. The benchmark S&P/ASX20..

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Best gains for shares in three months

The share market has had its best session in more than three months following rallies on markets in the US and Europe as investors feel more positive about the global economic environment. All sect..

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