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ASX down 0.22% at noon: CPI increases to 5.2% in August

The monthly consumer price index in Australia increased to 5.2% for the 12 months ending in August, up from 4.9% in July, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, matching market expectations. The main factors contributing to this rise were housing, transport, food, non-alcoholic beverages, and insurance and financial services. When volatile items like fuel

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Australian wine industry faces uncertain future amidst tariffs and changing markets

The Australian wine industry, once a thriving sector and a major contributor to the nation’s exports, finds itself in a state of upheaval due to punitive tariffs imposed by China and shifting global market dynamics. Approximately two billion liters of Australian wine, equivalent to 859 Olympic-sized swimming pools, have accumulated within the country since 2020

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Star secures $1.2 billion in desperate bid to survive

The embattled Sydney-based casino operator, Star (ASX:SGR), has successfully convinced investors to contribute hundreds of millions of dollars for the second time this year, in a desperate attempt to keep the business afloat. After raising $800 million from shareholders in February, the struggling casino operator sought another $750 million in an equity offering at 60

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Cobram Estate Olives (ASX:CBO) FY23 full year results

Executive Directors Sam Beaton and Leandro Ravetti from Cobram Estate Olives (ASX:CBO) discuss the company’s FY23 full year results. Paul Sanger: We are talking today with Cobram Estate Olives (ASX:CBO). CBO has a market cap of around $550m. CBO is Australia’s largest vertically integrated olive farmer and marketer of premium quality extra virgin oil, and is

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US markets slide on new home sales and consumer confidence data

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell Tuesday after the latest home sales and consumer confidence reports stoked concern over the state of the US economy. August new home sales missed expectations. Homes under contract totaled 675,000 for the month, down 8.7 per cent from July, according to the Commerce Department. Economists polled by Dow Jones

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ASX closes 0.54% lower due to sell-off in tech and real estate stocks

On Tuesday, the Australian stock market experienced a decline primarily due to a sell-off in technology and real estate stocks. This drop is part of a broader trend where investors are adjusting their portfolios in anticipation of an extended period of higher interest rates. The trigger for this decline was the US 10-year Treasury bond

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Linius Technologies’ dynamic journey to success & what lies ahead

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, staying at the forefront and continuously attracting new customers is a crucial factor for a company’s growth. Linius Technologies (ASX:LNU) is no exception. Linius specialises in the development and commercialisation of SaaS solutions for video, particularly for the sports market. Linius Media Solutions is a portfolio of products that

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