CBA helps ASX hold above 6000

Shares on Wednesday managed to cling to sharp gains made in the previous session where the benchmark managed to cross the key 6000 level.

Can the resources rally continue?

Investors would be justified in wondering whether the resources rally that has helped push the ASX to near 10-year highs can continue.

Santos' Barossa gasfield may be developed to feed the Darwin LNG plant.

Santos projects in the spotlight

Santos' growth projects at the Barossa gasfield off northern Australia and the controversial Narrabri coal seam gas venture in NSW are expected to grab more air time at an investor briefing on Thursday.

Shoppers at Coles and other retailers will be able to convert flybuys points into Velocity points.

Virgin holds privatisation talks

Virgin Australia has held talks about privatising the airline as it flagged higher earnings and revenue over the next two quarters.

BTIM performance fees halve

BT Investment Management posted an increase in profits but appears to be caught up in a British regulatory probe tied to commission payments.

Shares are set to fall at the open.

Markets Live: ASX sticks to 6000

Shares cling to their recently achieved milestone as CBA's quarterly earnings update boosts the sector and helps limit profit-taking in resources.

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Jennifer Hewett

Trump's big week out in Asia

Despite Trump's warning that North Korea should not underestimate the resolve and the power of the US military, Kim Jing-un will continue to rely on his nuclear program to keep his regime safe.

"Do not underestimate us and do not try us." Donald Trump addresses the National Assembly in Seoul.

Trump warns N Korea of 'grave danger'

The US President painted a dystopian picture of the rogue nation as he wrapped up a visit to South Korea with a speech to the National Assembly in Seoul.

Saudi crown prince plays for high stakes

While he is betting that younger Saudis, who make up the majority of the population, will cheer him, Mohammed bin Salman is also alienating sections of society.

Personal Finance

Ardent Leisure CEO Simon Kelly has given no reason for his sudden resignation.

Ardent CEO Kelly quits

Ardent Leisure chairman Gary Weiss said he was disappointed after chief executive Simon Kelly resigned after less than five months in the role.

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