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World markets
Consumer and tech shares buoy ASX as energy companies dive
The Australian sharemarket stepped up on Monday on the back of technology and consumer discretionary companies, as well as a record-high for the S&P 500 index, but gains were pared back by midday by energy companies.
- by Millie Muroi
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Suncorp boss says premium growth to ease as earnings jump 14 per cent
Suncorp chief executive Steve Johnston concedes it has been a tough six months for customers facing rising home and motor insurance costs, but expects premium growth to ease.
- by Millie Muroi
Analysis
Earnings season
‘Too much optimism’: Investors nervous despite resilient recent earnings
Despite some cautious optimism over company earnings this month, some investors and economists have flagged tough times ahead.
- by Millie Muroi
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Review
Taylor Swift stuns Sydney with secrets and surprises during first show
It’s been a long time coming, but Taylor Swift fans in Sydney were treated to a very special night when the Eras Tour finally arrived.
- by Millie Muroi
How the ‘millionaires factory’ shook up Australia’s big four banks
A landmark ruling underlines how Macquarie Group, better known for investment banking, is making a serious play in the less racy retail banking sector.
- by Millie Muroi
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World markets
ASX slides lower; Woolworths dives, Qantas and miners fall
The Australian sharemarket pulled back on Wednesday following a negative lead from Wall Street and big corporate leadership shake-ups.
- by Millie Muroi
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Mergers & acquisitions
ANZ wins green light for $4.9b Suncorp bank takeover on appeal
The Australian Competition Tribunal has overturned the competition watchdog’s decision not to allow ANZ’s proposed acquisition of Suncorp’s banking arm.
- by Millie Muroi
Opinion
Live music
Swifties like me are getting thrifty to see her live
To understand the economics of Taylor Swift, you must understand what fans like me forgo to see her concerts.
- by Millie Muroi
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Earnings season
Westpac chief praises resilient economy and eyes 2024 rate cut
The bosses of Westpac and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank say late payments on home loans have ticked up, but that an easing in interest rates, which looks likely to happen this year, would support economic growth.
- by Millie Muroi
This country just entered recession, but it doesn’t worry one JP Morgan strategist
Japan is a promising market over the long term, says strategist Kerry Craig. It’s the one place where a rate hike is not off the cards and inflation is welcome.
- by Millie Muroi
Australians face more insurance rises despite cost of living concerns
Australian insurers expect premiums to continue rising this year despite growing concerns about affordability and the growing impact on the country’s inflation figures.
- by Millie Muroi