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Australian shares slide as tariff shockwaves hit copper

The local share market has slipped from near-record levels as copper prices plunge following a surprise US tariff decision. At noon on Thursday the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 22.8 …

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Flight Centre profit down as Aussies stay close to home

Flight Centre says it will miss its already-downgraded profit forecast following a challenging fourth quarter during which travellers booked closer-to-home holidays or delayed plans entirely. Flight Centre had originally predicted …

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Aussie shares finish flat after RBA’s shock rates call

The local share market has finished about where it began after gyrating between positive and negative territory before and after the Reserve Bank’s surprise decision on interest rates. The benchmark …

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Better times ahead for economy, despite global woes

Australia’s economy is tipped to strengthen over the next few years despite the uncertain global backdrop, but may stagnate without serious tax reforms. While Australia’s economic growth hit speed bumps …

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Aussie shares, dollar plunge as Trump starts trade war

Local shares and the currency have both plunged after US President Donald Trump fired the first shot in what promises to be a trade war that could batter the global …

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Aussie dollar nears lowest level since COVID pandemic

The local currency is nearing its lowest level since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in what could be bad news for travellers and motorists, but good news for …

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Lease-to-own model targets young homebuyers

A new housing model will be launching in Australia that aims to help overcome affordability hurdles facing many new homebuyers. Lease-to-own platform Ownlea will let users rent from a selection …

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Companies sense opportunity in psychedelic legalisation

Australia’s world-first legalisation of psychedelic treatments for mental health conditions has companies pursuing a market opportunity to do well while doing some good. From this weekend, specifically authorised and trained …

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Chemist Warehouse backs medicinal cannabis venture

Australia’s biggest pharmacy chain has joined a medicinal cannabis joint venture that plans to deliver its first products across its network in the coming months. Wellnex Life announced on Tuesday …

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