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ASX falls as Iran tensions escalate; Energy stocks rise, Southern Cross slumps
The Australian sharemarket declined on Thursday as fresh US strikes on Iran cast doubt on the chances of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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ASX surges after Wall Street rebounds; Unemployment increases, easing rate rise bets
The Australian sharemarket bounced back from its seven-week low, as pressure from the bond market eased and traders dialled back their expectations for further interest rate increases by the RBA.
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Ex-Rex boss admits hiding news of airline’s financial woes
Former Rex executive chair Lim Kim Hai admitted “to all alleged contraventions against him,” on the third day of the trial in NSW Supreme Court.
- Chris Zappone
$88b bloodbath shows Trump is not the only problem for Aussie pharma giant
One of Australia’s biggest companies and most lauded success stories has become an investing disaster of historic proportions.
- Colin Kruger
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Tabcorp’s shares dive $500m amid money laundering investigation
Australia’s anti-money laundering regulator holds “serious concerns” about Tabcorp’s ability to prevent illegal activity on its platform.
- Elias Visontay
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ASX falls as RBA raises rates, oil prices jump on flare-up in Iran war
The sharemarket continued its losing streak as the RBA raised interest rates and oil prices jumped overnight following an escalation in the Middle East.
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Barkly gets green light for 10,000m NT rare earths drilling blitz
Barkly Rare Earths has secured its environmental mining licence, paving the way for a 10,000m drilling blitz to grow its 40-million-tonne resource in the Northern Territory.
- Murray Ward
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The phone call, the $5m cash offer – and insider trading allegations
A recording of billionaire Richard White apparently trying to settle with an employee who complained about his conduct has been sent to the corporate regulator.
- Kate McClymont and Max Mason
KIIS licence could be at risk if Kyle and Jackie O Show makes further breaches
The media watchdog has imposed licence conditions on the radio network behind Kyle and Jackie O’s show one day before a key deadline.
- Colin Kruger and Kishor Napier-Raman
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Will Wall Street beat the ASX this year? You might be surprised
Are conditions finally aligning for the ASX 200 to put up a stronger fight against its US cousin?
- Billy Leung