The benchmark Aussie index tracked US markets lower - despite Nvidia's strong result - as US Fed meeting minutes reinforced rates will stay higher for longer. The S&P/ASX200 fell 0.46% to 7,811 to end the week 0.88% lower.

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the COB: takeover drama

Stocks fizzled on Friday to leave the local index down 1.73% for the shortened week. 

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the COB: Friday fizzle

The local market snapped a two-day losing streak on Thursday, as losses in materials and energy stocks were offset by solid gains across the rest of the market.

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the COB: Jobless dip

The selling continued on the local market today ahead of tonight's US inflation data and Federal Reserve policy decision.

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the COB: risk horizon

The S&P/ASX200 fell below its 20-day moving average to finish lower.  The resources sector was hardest hit with iron ore falling to a two month low on concerns about weakening demand in China

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the COB: Tuesday tumble

The share market has finished the week strongly with the S&P/ASX200 rising 0.49% to 7,860, to be up 2.06% for the past five days.

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the COB: what a week

Rate cuts hopes have buoyed global equity markets, helping to push the local market 0.68% higher with the S&P/ASX200 reaching 7,821.

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the COB: cuts commence?

Positive investor sentiment lifted the local market today, despite being weighed down by commodities and weaker than expected GDP data. The S&P/ASX200 rose 0.41% to 7,769. 

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the COB: healthy gains

The local market meandered lower today with the S&P/ASX200 losing 0.31% to 7,737.10.

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the COB: running out of energy

The local share market began June positively, boosted by the momentum seen on global markets on Friday. The S&P/ASX200 gained 0.77% to finish at 7,761.

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the COB: rate sensitive rise

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106. the COB: what a week

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