ASX in first weekly gain in three
The Australian market for once joined in other global equity markets and rallied hard on Friday, rising 1 per cent.
Markets Live: ASX ends week on a high note
Australian shares pushed 1 per cent higher on Friday, with the strong performance cementing the first weekly gain for the ASX in three weeks.
Asians take bite out of cocoa glut
From India to China, where demand is growing faster than in major markets like Europe or the US, consumers are eating more chocolate.
Why Wall St keeps partying
It's been a bumper week for the US share market, with the Standard &Poor;'s 500 celebrating its longest streak of record closes in 20 years.
Australians throw away $466m of 'hated' coins a year
​Australians are throwing away about $466 million a year in loose change because they they consider it "inconvenient".
Wage growth critical for the economy
CBA chief Ian Narev called on policymakers to do something about housing affordability and stagnant wage growth.
Why the RBA can't raise rates too high
Charlie Jamieson is a contrarian who believes rates won't do very much for three to five years. If he's right, now could be a good time to b...
Australian dollar's retreat accelerates
The Australian dollar extended its retreat overnight, falling below US78¢, and downside risks point to further losses.
ASX to open higher as Wall St rallies
Local shares are set to lift amid a broad advance on Wall Street. Copper leaps higher. $A sinks.
Oil rises on potential OPEC deal
​Oil prices rose about 2 per cent overnight as signs Saudi Arabia and Russia would limit production through next year.
