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European stocks close mixed and Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors assess renewed Middle East hostilities
8 Sep 2026
European stocks ended Monday’s session in mixed territory after Asia-Pacific markets broadly rose, with investor attention focused on the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war. The pan-European Stoxx 600 benchmark closed just below the flatline. France’s CAC 40 led…
Read moreSantos boosts stake in $19.5b Papua LNG project
8 Sep 2026
Santos will proceed later this year to build a $19.5 billion LNG project in Papua New Guinea after its French partner TotalEnergies announced a suite of deals that include Australian second-largest oil and gas company…
Read more4 ways to squeeze more into super in 2026
If you want to give yourself a Christmas present that lasts for years, maximising your super contributions is the gift that keeps on giving. Whether your account is below average for your age or retirement…
6 charts ASX investors need to see before 2026
A new global tariff regime, the world’s first $US5 trillion company, three rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of Australia and the S&P/ASX 200 topping a landmark 9000 points. 2025 has had its fair share…
S&P 500 posts third consecutive losing day as year-end approaches: Live updates
The S&P 500 fell modestly on Tuesday, notching a third consecutive losing session. The broad market S&P 500 lost 0.14% and closed at 6,896.24, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.24% and settled at 23,419.08. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 94.87 points, or…
S&P 500 coasts to a third year of superior returns. Three key questions for Wall Street entering 2026
When it comes to projecting a year ahead for stocks, all the probabilities and most of the incentives rest with the bulls. The S&P 500 has been positive in three-quarters of all calendar years since 1958, when…
Santos names Lachlan Harris CFO after shake-up in top ranks
Santos has named its acting chief financial officer, Lachlan Harris, to the permanent position, closing out the shake-up in the top ranks caused by the abrupt departure of Sherry Duhe in October. Harris, who joined…
Origin Energy, AGL court private capital for billions in green assets
Woodside, BHP, Goodman Group, and now the country’s two biggest utility companies. Private capital’s raging love affair with capital-hungry assets owned by ASX-listed giants has two new candidates to appraise. Street Talk understands the $20…
ASX to jump; gold, oil prices rally
The Australian sharemarket is expected to open a shortened trading week stronger, tracking gains last week on Wall Street, as strong earnings from Micron Technology helped ease concerns around lofty valuations and high debt levels…
Three top Wall Street analysts stay bullish on Nvidia stock. Here’s why
Chip giant Nvidia (NVDA) is considered to be one of the key beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom, thanks to robust demand for its advanced graphics processing units (GPUs). The stock has been under pressure recently due…
S&P 500 snaps 4-day losing streak, boosted by cooler-than-expected inflation data: Live updates
The S&P 500 snapped a four-day slide on Thursday, boosted by lighter-than-expected inflation data that brightened the outlook for lower interest rates in 2026 and blowout guidance from chipmaker Micron Technology. The broad market index jumped 0.79% to…
Buckle up: the RBA is set to lead the world on rate rises
The Reserve Bank of Australia looks set to be the first major central bank to pivot to interest rate increases after inflation accelerated in the past few months, catching policymakers off guard. RBA governor Michele Bullock surprised…