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Australian shares drop as metals prices weigh on miners

Investors have continued to rotate from miners into defensive stocks as reports of further attacks in the Middle East quash hopes of a US-Iran deal.

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Australian shares pare losses as mining stocks bounce

The ASX has edged lower for a second session as concerns about Australia's economic growth and the ongoing Persian Gulf conflict unnerve investors.

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Australian Firms Are Sacrificing People for AI gains, Warns New Report

SYDNEY, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's largest companies are overlooking people in favour of AI, leading to significant financial losses and a growing governance gap, warns new research report, Executive Priorities for the Next Digital Workplace Era 2026, released today by Staffbase. The report, which analysed the Executive Scorecards…

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Gina Rinehart bankrolls purchase of 10% stake in Seven network owner Southern Cross Media

The $26m deal involving media executive Bruce McWilliam signifies return to media business for mining billionaire after previous holdings in Fairfax and Ten

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FED:Kiwi firm's sheep-derived healing products sales soar

Sales of a product made of sheep guts for complex wound and soft tissue reconstruction are up 54 per cent in a "breakout year" for an ASX-listed Kiwi company.

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Kiwi firm's sheep-derived healing products sales soar

Sales of a product made of sheep guts for complex wound and soft tissue reconstruction are up 54 per cent in a "breakout year" for an ASX-listed Kiwi company.

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FED:Aussie shares up despite mixed signals from Iran talks

Strong mining stocks are leading the ASX higher, as ongoing Middle East peace talks buoy investor sentiment and temper fears for the global economy.

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Australian shares end volatile week on positive note

Late rebounds in banks and miners have helped the ASX edge higher despite looming worries about energy prices and global inflation.

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Shares drop as rising inflation sparks broad sell-off

Miners and banks have weighed heavily after a spike in bond yields hinted at major concerns about resurgent price growth and its impact on the world economy.

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Aussie shares log fourth session of losses, banks drag

Commonwealth Bank shares recorded their worst day in history after an earnings miss and new tax reforms have investors questioning its valuation.

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Miners lead Aussie shares higher on peace hopes

Hopes of de-escalating tensions between the US and Iran have lifted investor sentiment, boosting mining stocks as energy and utilities tumble.

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The chips are down: pizza, fried chicken and doughnut shares plunge on ASX as living costs bite budgets

Shares in Domino’s Pizza, KFC operator Collins Foods and multi-brand food franchise owner Retail Food Group have all suffered double-digit falls

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ASX's new computer system at long last up and running

Stage one of the Australian Securities Exchange's $125 million CHESS project has gone live, years after a botched attempt to replace it with blockchain tech.

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ASX almost flat as traders await Gulf developments

Australian shares have started the week relatively flat despite tensions between the US and Iran rising two days before the expiry of their ceasefire.

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Jackie O Allegedly Complained About ‘Offensive & Degrading’ Kyle Sandilands Incident 8 Months Ago

"We are getting a lot of complaints from listeners, calling it an abusive relationship, women especially. I can send you though some [of] the examples," the alleged complaint read.

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Best day in a year as Aussie shares surge on Iran truce

The bourse has clocked its best session in a year after a US-Iran ceasefire deal supported hopes of de-escalation and improved oil flow from the Middle East.

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Australia’s biggest stock exchange needs tougher competition, or we all risk paying the price

Almost every Australian has a stake in how well the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) works. Most working adults have superannuation savings invested in companies listed on the ASX, which together are valued at more than A$3 trillion.

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ASX vows reform after placing 'investors over markets'

A final report on exchange operator ASX has noted its defensive culture and favouring of shareholder returns over resilient technology platforms for investors.

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Shares dip, oil soars after Trump ramps up Iran threats

Australia's share market has dipped ahead of the long weekend after hopes of a timely end to the Iran conflict crumbled under US threats to escalate attacks.

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Shares surge on hopes of US Iran exit but risks remain

Hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East war have reinvigorated investor sentiment and boosted markets, but details from the US administration have been scant.

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Furniture e-seller Koala successfully floats on the ASX

Mattress and sofa ecommerce retailer Koala's shares are trading at $3.70 on the ASX, up 8.8 per cent from their initial public offering price.

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Aussie shares snap losing streak but crude risks weigh

The local bourse has had its first positive week since February, but traders remain cautious with the US and Iran still at odds over a potential ceasefire.

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Australian shares slip as markets mull Iran situation

Uncertainty around US-Iranian peace talks have prompted a slightly negative day for Australian stocks, with risk aversion trumping cautious optimism.

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Kyle Sandilands tells court Kiis FM dumping invalid as he was performing his contracted ‘robust character’ role

Shock jock’s statement of claim in federal court argues exchange that provided trigger for termination ‘congruent with the style, tone and nature of the show’

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Australian Shares Close Lower as ASX 200 Falls 0.82% to 8,428 on Mining Weakness

The Australian share market extended its recent losses Friday, March 20, 2026, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index declining 69.4 points or 0.82% to close at 8,428.40 — its lowest finish in four months and marking a third straight weekly drop amid persistent Middle East tensions and commodity price pressure.

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