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ASX rises after Wall Street seesaw; Lithium stocks jump again
The domestic sharemarket was stronger on Thursday after most US stocks fell overnight, as traders reduced their expectations for Federal Reserve interest relief.
- by Penry Buckley
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ASX finishes higher as Wall Street braces for key jobs report
The ASX gained on Friday despite a choppy Wall Street session overnight as wary investors awaited monthly non-farm payrolls data in the US.
- by Brittany Busch and Penry Buckley
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ASX finishes in the green as US losses ease; IT, property stocks gain
The Australian sharemarket finished higher on Thursday as the pace of declines slowed on Wall Street overnight from its frenetic sell-off in the previous session.
- by Penry Buckley
Some may have to sell their homes: RBA governor gives economic warning
Michele Bullock’s alert comes amid signs the business sector is also struggling with high inflation and rates.
- by Shane Wright and Penry Buckley
From Auskick to AFL, the other stars taking the field on Saturday
Auskickers from six NSW clubs are getting ready for their half-time moment in front of 45,000 at the SCG in Saturday’s all-Sydney qualifying final.
- by Kayla Olaya and Penry Buckley
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Mergers & acquisitions
News Corp-backed real estate group eyes global property push
The operator of realestate.com.au is mulling a tie-up with UK’s top property portal, but the market isn’t sold on the move.
- by Penry Buckley
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ASX rallies as CBA hits record high; The Star suspended from trading
The Australian sharemarket started the week stronger on Monday, as investors continue to be buoyed by expectations the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this month.
- by Penry Buckley
‘What signal does it send?’: Tech CEOs warn against student caps
Chief executives and former international students say caps risk damaging the reputation of Australian tech education at a time when more talent, not less, is needed.
- by Penry Buckley and David Swan
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This horsey fantasy is clever, funny, irreverent - and also utterly bonkers
Our reviewers cast a critical eye over the latest shows around town.
- by Chantal Nguyen, Penry Buckley, Frances Howe, Peter McCallum and Harriet Cunningham
Threat of higher overseas airfares under ‘same job, same pay’, warns Qantas boss
Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson has unveiled her first full-year result since taking over as chief executive last September.
- by Amelia McGuire and Penry Buckley
Right to disconnect: Who’s responsible for limiting out-of-hours contact?
Laws allowing workers to ignore messages outside working hours came into effect on Monday, but what if your employer keeps contacting you after your shift?
- by Penry Buckley