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ASX set to fall, global stocks jump on peace deal; SpaceX rises again
The US-Iran peace deal brought relief to global stocks overnight but the Australian sharemarket is set to fall at the open.
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ASX jumps on peace deal; Gold miners and travel stocks rally, oil stocks fall
The Australian sharemarket rallied after Donald Trump announced a peace deal that includes an immediate ceasefire “on all fronts” of the war in the Middle East.
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Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in Wall Street debut
Elon Musk is now worth more than the world’s next four richest people combined.
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For 25 years, Antonio Gracias has dedicated himself to serving as one of Elon Musk’s most loyal lieutenants, doing anything and everything to aid the tech mogul. On Saturday, it’s payday.
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Victoria’s Secret fends off reclusive Aussie billionaire
Retail kingpin Brett Blundy’s bid to gain control of the iconic lingerie brand’s board met a disastrous reception.
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ASX rallies as traders bet on peace deal
The consumer cyclicals sector outperformed the bourse with a rally of more than 8 per cent over the five sessions.
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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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The controversial deal feeding the Trump family’s biggest money-maker
The Trump family’s foray into crypto has been lucrative, but has attracted a lot of scrutiny. One agreement in particular stands out.
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ASX finishes higher as retailers advance; Sigma slumps on Boots talks
The Australian sharemarket rose today as investors shrugged off the latest escalation in the Middle East and another tech sell-off on Wall Street.
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ASX pares losses as banks recover, miners slide, oOh!media jumps on bid
The Australian sharemarket closed slightly lower, recovering from a sharp sell-off in early trade, amid easing tensions in the Middle East.
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