The local share market lost momentum over the session to end flat, up just 11.2 points at 7,804.

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the COB: flat as a pancake

The S&P/ ASX 200 seesawed this Tuesday, but ultimately ended slightly lower, down just 7 points to 8,541.30.

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the COB: oil outlook

Investors eyed the latest developments in the Middle East with caution, while the spike in oil prices lifted the energy sector, which recorded one of its best sessions in four and a half years.

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the COB: oil interests

Israel’s bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities sent shockwaves across the world, and across global markets.

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the COB: Israel v Iran

The S&P/ASX 200 eased from record highs during Thursday's trade, closing down 0.3% to 8565.10 points.

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the COB: "lofty, not nutty"

It was another record day on the local market, with the S&P/ASX 200 hitting an intraday all-time high of 8639.1 points. The gains petered out somewhat in the afternoon session, with the index settling higher by 0.06% to 8592.10 points.

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the COB: resetting records

The local market started the shortened trading week on a high! The S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.8% to 8,587.2 points, surpassing the previous closing high set on February 14.

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the COB: cracking high

The high was nigh, but ultimately it was denied. The S&P/ASX 200 finished the week on a flat note, down 0.3% at 8515.70 points, but gained more than 1% over the week.

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the COB: bromance brawl

After attempting to reach all time highs in the morning session, investor fatigue moved in during Thursday's late trade. The S&P/ASX 200 finished the session down just 3 points to 8,538.90.

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the COB: record refused

The local market edged towards all time highs during Wednesday's trade, with the S&P/ASX 200 advancing 0.9% to 8541.8 points.

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the COB: testing highs

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