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Travel stocks rocket on new border rules

The ASX eased slightly, but news double vaccinated travellers will be allowed into Australia on February 21 sent the sector soaring.The Australian sharemarket finished barely changed, with travel stocks surging after new border rules were…

When to buy in red-hot housing market

A major bank predicts Australia’s housing market will tip into ‘correction’ territory next year, potentially helping more aspiring buyers.A major bank has once again changed its predictions for Australia’s red-hot housing market, tipping…

ASX shrugs off Wall Street bloodbath

The ASX surprised on the upside despite heavy losses on US markets overnight, with the highest oil prices in eight years boosting energy stocks.The Australian sharemarket shrugged off a Wall Street bloodbath to post decent gains, with…

Tech wrecks ASX two-day winning streak

The tech sector dragged the ASX lower after Facebook’s owner delivered a disappointing result after Wall Street closed, but Nufarm was a stellar performer locally.The Australian sharemarket slid lower after the tech sector was hammered by…

Big change happening in Aus real estate

A major change is underway in the real estate market, with a pandemic-inspired trend now reversing, a top four bank’s survey suggests.A major change is underway in the real estate market, with the desire to move regionally weakening as…

ASX on two-day winning streak

The ASX rose for the second straight day, with the resources sector the big winners, including one stock that rocketed almost 40 per cent.The Australian sharemarket rose for the second straight day, with the resources sector driving the…

ASX jumps higher after RBA rates call

The central bank sent the ASX higher after not budging from its historic low cash rate, while a $3bn cash splash on shareholders buoyed Boral.The Australian sharemarket climbed higher after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate…

ASX has worst January since 2008

The ASX closed barely changed on the final trading day of the month, but officially notched up its worst start to the calendar year in 14 years.The Australian sharemarket closed barely changed despite a positive lead from Wall Street, with…

ASX rallies after technical correction

The ASX jumped sharply after plunging to a 10-month low in the prior session, the first day in the green all week.Volatility continued to reign on the Australian sharemarket, which jumped sharply after plunging to a 10-month low in the…

ASX plunges to 10-month low

The ASX tumbled firmly into the red but energy stocks were winners as the prospect of armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine fuelled supply concerns.The Australian sharemarket sank to its lowest levels in 10 months, with most sectors in…