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THE Dow Jones is trading above 20,000 for the first time, as Wall Street resumes a rally that began in the wake of Donald Trump’s election victory.
Finance news you need to know today
THE British government will introduce legislation within days seeking parliament’s approval to trigger Britain’s divorce with the European Union.
Dollar creeps higher against USD
THE Australian dollar is slightly higher against its US counterpart, which recouped losses suffered following Donald Trump’s protectionist comments.
Australian shares set to open higher
THE Australian market looks set to open higher as investor mood turns more positive after earlier concern about Donald Trump.
Markets to watch for Trump effect
THE reverberations from Donald Trump being sworn in as US president will be felt as markets around the world open for a new week.
Dow rises nearly 100 points
WALL Street closed higher in choppy trading after President Donald Trump pledged his administration would “buy American and hire American”.
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DONALD Trump’s pick to run the US Energy Department says efforts to combat global warming should not cost American jobs.
Aussie up against US dollar
THE Australian dollar is up against the US dollar ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s closely-watched inauguration and speech.
Australian stocks seen flat at open
THE Australian share market is set to open steady with Wall Street flat as gains in technology stocks offset a weakness in retail companies.
Stocks likely to start lower
THE Australian share market is set to open lower following declines in U.S. and European stock markets overnight.
Stocks to pull back on risk aversion
THE Australian stock markets is set to slide on the open amid global uncertainty about the future direction of the US and UK economies.
Shares to rise on open, dollar flat
THE Australian share market is set to open higher following stock market gains in the US and Europe last week on the back of upbeat earnings data.
Investors must prepare for a wild ride
YEEHAW! Aussie investors and super fund members have been enjoying a rollicking ride on the sharemarket in recent weeks. Can it last?
Trump disappoints, market falls
THE share market fell on Thursday on negative responses to US President-elect Donald Trump’s first press conference in six months.
Aussie rallies as US dollar loses ground
THE Australian dollar has rallied amid further weakness in the greenback, amid concerns about US President-elect Donald Trump’s economic plans.
Materials sector boosts market
STRONG gains by resources companies including Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton lifted the share market on Wednesday, despite falls by the banks.
Dollar rallies on Trump uncertainty
THE Australian dollar has jumped more than half a US cent amid renewed uncertainty about Donald Trump’s policies following his press conference.
Dollar falls on rate hike confidence
THE Australian dollar has slipped a touch on the back of firming market bets on a US interest rate rise.
Share market hits massive highs
THE Australian share market is set to drop slighlty after closing at its highest level in 20 months on Monday thanks to strong US data.
Aussie gains against US dollar
THE Australian dollar has rebounded as its US counterpart slipped overnight following weak US labour market data.
