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Dow nosedives 1,600 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq drop the most since 2020 after Trump’s tariff onslaught
Stocks plummeted Thursday, sending the S&P 500 back into correction territory for its biggest one-day loss since 2020, after President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs, raising the risk of a global trade war that plunges the economy into a…
APRA lashes ANZ’s risk culture, raises capital penalty to $1b
A major audit of ANZ’s markets division has uncovered bullying, substance abuse and managers turning a blind eye to cultural failings, warning these issues could extend across the company’s retail bank. But investors hope that…
This market metric shows the sell-off is getting scary
The plunge on Wall Street was breathtaking. But there is one indicator that investors should really be worried about. There’s one indicator that tells you just how scary the sell-off on Wall Street was on…
Dow futures fall after tariffs push market to biggest losses since 2020: Live updates 108126215
Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slid Thursday night after President Donald Trump’s tariff plan triggered the biggest slide in U.S. equities in five years. Futures tied to the blue-chip index lost 91 points, or 0.2%, after…
Dividend stocks can cushion portfolios during volatility. These names are loved by Wall Street
Investors looking to cushion their portfolios in the midst of the recent market volatility may be turning to dividend-paying stocks. Equities are off to a rocky start so far this year thanks to uncertainty around President…
Santos breaks ranks on Dutton’s gas plan
Santos’ LNG gas export venture in Queensland has emerged as a likely winner from the plan by a Coalition government to flood the east coast market with gas that might otherwise have been exported, as…
Fourfold rise in union visits at BHP’s Pilbara mines is not helping wages
Dear big business, want to know what workplace issue the government is focused on? Wages, wages and more wages. Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt couldn’t have made it any clearer on Tuesday. He…
Investors are too calm on eve of Liberation Day
Who said the Trump trade was dead? Newsmax, the US conservative news outlet that heavily supports President Donald Trump, listed on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday night and has surged a staggering 1293…
Dow futures tumble 900 points, S&P 500 futures lose 3% on Trump’s tariff rollout: Live updates
U.S. stock futures cratered as President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs of at least 10% and even higher for some countries, raising the risks of a global trade war that hits the already sputtering U.S. economy. Futures…
Investors hope April 2 could bring some tariff clarity and relief. That may not happen
Wall Street is hoping April 2 will provide clarity on the U.S. tariff front and a reprieve from the recent market volatility. However, many remain skeptical that any real clarity is coming anytime soon. Stocks…