Deutsche Bank says privacy laws block Trump disclosures

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Deutsche Bank is not allowed to share information it may have about President Donald Trump's finances and his possible ties to Russia despite a request from US lawmakers, the German lender told Congress on Thursday.

Markets Live: UK polls spark wobbles

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The ASX has dropped in early trade, as investors face the prospects of a shock election result in the UK.

The last car maker in Australia

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Melbourne based Tomcar makes rugged off-road vehicles and could be the future of Australian manufacturing.

What a hung Parliament means for the pound

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The pound fell sharply after an exit poll projected the Conservative Party would fall short of a majority in parliament.

Seven years after oil spill, BP's rating lifted

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The agency bumped up the oil giant's rating one notch, citing a strong performance despite oil price volatility and greater fiscal clarity following its $26.5 billion settlement of the deadly 2010 Gulf of Mexico spill.

Pound tumbles as UK exit poll unnerves investors

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The possibility of a hung parliament unnerved markets on Thursday.

8@eight: Exit poll rocks markets

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Three big events overnight, with the last proving to be the most dramatic, with a shock exit poll from the UK election seeding the pound tumbling. Locally, shares are due for a flat start.

Wall Street finishes flat after Comey testimony

The 'Trump trade' has made a comeback on Wall Street but the S&P; and Dow industrials ended flat after former FBI director James Comey's testimony.

CSIRO pay offer takes away 20 per cent of 'legal safeguards'

"Cranky" science workforce asked to vote for new workplace deal.

Iron ore, debt could send Aussie back to US50¢

The local currency has fallen a long way since it bought more than $US1 in 2015, but dynamics are at play that could drive it back to 'historic lows', a visiting US economist believes.

Push to slug Airbnb operators for wear and tear costs

Extra fees may be charged to repair wear and tear inflicted by apartment visitors.

Compensation scheme for financial victims will 'restore trust'

A new compensation scheme for victims of bad financial advice needs to be considered to restore trust in the financial sector, the head of the government's financial review panel says.

'You're kidding' - how Aussies banks mistreat customers

The government's plan to beef up the banking regulator's powers could see executives facing stiff penalties for "honest, if mistaken, risk judgments", Commonwealth Bank director Harrison Young says.

So many lawsuits, so little money

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Andrew Grech's troubled law firm Slater and Gordon announced on Thursday it is facing yet another lawsuit from disgruntled investors.

Coke ditches Zero looks to No Sugar hero

Coca-Cola is making its sugar-free options clearer as sugar is declared the new "dietary villain".

Stockland on the charge with Tesla

When visiting a Stockland shopping centre, customers can not only say, "charge it", but can also keep the car at full voltage.

Gurner wins appeal over Spanish Club

Rich-lister and high-profile developer Tim Gurner has won a Supreme Court appeal to have a planning tribunal decision - halting the redevelopment of Fitzroy's Spanish Club - reheard.

Coles admits most of its workforce underpaid

Supermarket giant concedes for first time it has underpaid much of its workforce in a cosy deal.

Families should brace for $660 electricity bill increase

NSW families could pay up to 30 per cent more next financial year because of ballooning wholesale prices.

Tabcorp-Tatts merger decision deadline extended

Investors will be left waiting up to three months to find out if a proposed mega-merger of two of Australia's biggest gambling companies will get the green light.

Sydney householders sitting very tight – we don’t want to sell

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Here's a simple graph that tells an amazing story – the owners of Sydney's housing don't want to sell.

Litigation may derail troubled Boart Longyear revamp

He's the businessman who famously took on the government over inflated land values, now Anthony Maurici has Boart Longyear in his sights.

ASX snaps losing streak as CSL soars

Shares nudged higher thanks to some buying in the banks, but slides in Telstra and energy stocks as well as investor caution kept a cap on gains.

Slater and Gordon facing more legal action

Slater and Gordon is facing more legal action, with one of its shareholders planning proceedings against the troubled law firm.

'Like riding a missile': FAANG stocks build euphoria, and jitters

Facebook. Amazon. Apple. Netflix. Google. Not only do they dominate our daily lives, but as their stocks continue to soar, these technology giants may be dictating our financial futures as well.

GDP slows less than estimated

With interest rates expected to be on hold for the rest of the year, Morgan Stanley Australia Strategist Daniel Blake says the economy is a victim of its own success.

Amazon will be a friend and a foe, retailers warn

The pending arrival of the internet giant Amazon has seen mixed reaction from the retail sector.

Markets Live: Banks find some buyers

Shares nudge higher thanks to some buying in the banks, but slides in Telstra and resource stocks keep a cap on gains.

ASX winners and losers - a snapshot

The stand out listings traded on the ASX captured at key moments through the day, as indicated by the time stamp in the video.