ASX ends in the red as energy and banks drag — as it happened
The ASX has ended in the red after Wall Street's retreat on Friday. The major supermarket chains expect to pay hundreds of millions more to remediate underpaid staff.
Stephen Letts
Stephen Letts works for the ABC's Business Reporting Team. He was executive producer of Inside Business for 10 years up to 2013. Over the years he has worked on numerous programs including Lateline, Landline, 730, Australian Story and News. You can follow him on Twitter: @Stephen_Letts.
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ASX 200 shed 0.5 per cent on bank and tech sell-off, gold hits a fresh high as US dollar slips — as it happened
The ASX closed lower as banks, miners and tech stocks struggled.
ASX gives up big early gains to end marginally higher — as it happened
After a strong lead from Wall Street, the ASX spent most of session on the slide with gains in miners and energy stocks just outpacing losses in banks and retailers.
ASX hits another record, Qantas fined $90 million for illegally sacking 1,800 workers during the COVID-19 pandemic — as it happened
The ASX closes at a record high, while Qantas has been fined $90 million in the Federal Court for illegally sacking 1,800 workers and NAB admits to underpaying workers again.
ASX closes at record high with miners and banks in demand — as it happened
The ASX hit a new record close on the back of miners and banks, while JB Hi-Fi fell sharply despite producing a "solid" profit.
ASX steady after Wall Street stumble as investors rotate out of banks into miners — as it happened
The ASX closes flat as investors rotate out of banks into miners.
US and EU seal trade deal, ASX lifts — as it happened
The US and EU agree to a deal that imposes a 15 per cent tariff on European imports, while ASX lifts with a "risk-on" rally.
ASX edges higher as bank sell-off continues, Insignia jumps on takeover — as it happened
The ASX 200 made a small gain despite another big sell-off in the banks as CBA approaches correction territory.
Broad-based fall pulls ASX off record high as bank stocks drag — as it happened
The local share market pulled back after hitting fresh records yesterday, as investors sold off bank stocks.
Bitcoin hits fresh record above $US120,000, ASX 200 slips — as it happened
Cryptocurrency bitcoin has surged to a fresh high. The ASX faded to end the day down 0.1 per cent
ASX slips ahead of RBA rates decision and end of tariff pause — as it happened
The ASX fell 0.2 per cent and the dollar weakened ahead of tomorrow's rates decision from RBA.
Shares lift, ASX 200 nails a 10pc gain this financial year — as it happened
Local stocks close higher, posting a strong session to end the financial year, while the Australian dollar also gains ground.
Global markets remain on edge after Iran attack as oil rises — as it happened
The ASX 200 closed lower on fears of an escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.
Santos shares jump on $36 billion takeover bid — as it happened
The exchange of missile fire between Israel and Iran had global markets on edge, but the ASX ended flat supported by demand for energy stocks.
ASX 200 closes at record high, Monash IVF shares dive — as it happened
The Australian share market closed at a record high, as optimism about US-China trade talks continued.
ASX slips on tariff turmoil, Soul Patts and Brickworks soar on $14b merger — as it happened
The ASX edged down 0.2 per cent after more trade war turmoil over the supply of critical minerals. See how events unfolded on our markets blog.
Healthscope collapses into receivership
Australia's second-largest private hospital operator, which runs 37 hospitals across the country and employs about 19,000 people, has appointed receivers.
ASX flat, Healthscope in receivership — as it happened
The ASX recouped earlier losses as the US backtracked on European tariff threats. See how events unfolded on our markets blog.
Australian market closes 0.6 per cent lower as Asian, US futures extend falls — as it happened
The ASX and Asian markets fell and US stock market futures are in negative territory, after China's economic data disappointed. The Reserve Bank will deliver its interest rates decision tomorrow. See how events unfolded on our markets blog.
US puts 90-day pause on 'reciprocal' tariffs with China — as it happened
The US treasury secretary has announced a 90-day pause in so-called "reciprocal" tariffs between the US and China, while the two nations negotiate a longer-term deal. See how events unfolded on our markets blog.
ASX falls sharply on Westpac disappointment and tumbling oil price, Australian dollar keeps climbing — as it happened
The ASX dropped 1 per cent as banks and oil stocks were sold off, while the Australian dollar continues to climb to a 5-month high. See how the day unfolded on our business and markets blog.
ASX closes higher, S&P warns Australia's triple-A credit rating at risk — as it happened
The ASX closed 0.4 per cent higher. Ratings agency S&P warned election promises may pressure Australia's credit rating. See how the day unfolded on our live blog.
ASX closes flat, CBA and gold hit record highs — as it happened
The ASX clawed back early losses to close flat supported by CBA and gold stocks. See how the day unfolded on our live blog.
ASX closes 1.3 per cent higher, China bans rare earths exports — as it happened
The ASX rose after Federal Reserve bosses' assurances sparked a Wall Street rally on Friday. Meanwhile China retaliated to tariffs with a rare earths export ban. See how the day unfolded on our live blog.
Nearly $110b wiped off Australian shares as ASX 200 drops 4.2pc
The ASX 200 index plunged more than 6 per cent at the open before regaining some ground. But it was still the biggest one-day fall for local shares since COVID-19.