The local market finished at 6,969 down 0.67% after the US Fed indicated a pause is possible and ahead of the BoE tonight...

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the COB: a mixed bag of lollies 🍬

S&P/ASX 200 is up by 0.48% to 7145 ahead of US job report release tonight; Fed President Patrick Harker says interest rates may not be hiked

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the COB: redemption song🙏

S&P/ASX 200 surprise rise by 0.27% to 7110; debt ceiling deal passes through US House

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the COB: pinch and punch 👊

S&P/ASX200 slipped to 7091; monthly inflation soars as RBA maintains rates

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the COB: growth grumbles📉

S&P/ASX 200 slumped to 7209.30

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the COB: Honeymoon over💔

The local market finished the session 0.86% higher to post its best day in almost seven weeks as miners & financials gained...

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the COB: dodged a bullet 🔫

S&P/ASX 200 fell b y 0.23% to 7154; tech stocks move their way up and the US debt ceiling continues to loom...

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the COB: a little bit goes a long way💧

S&P/ASX 200 gets hit hard once again down 1% to 7,138. Tonight US jobless claims and the US debt ceiling loom large...

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the COB: nasty surprises 🤢

S&P/ASX 200 closed at 7,213.80; Webjet results out

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the COB: be careful what you wish for 💸

US debt ceiling fears haunt investors, Australian shares fell to 7259 at the market close; Qantas expects record annual profits...

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the COB: waiting for a spark 💥

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