Finance · 28 October 2026
ASX Eyes a Modest Rise as Tech Stocks Roar, Boeing Takes a Swooping Detour
The ASX is set to edge up ahead of inflation data as AI‑driven tech shares lift Wall Street, while Boeing shares tumble.
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Business · 27 October 2026
Yo‑Chi’s frozen yoghurt crusade: 80 MPs receive anti‑plastic postcards as market participants scramble for green branding
Australia’s biggest frozen yoghurt chain Yo‑Chi is mailing anti‑plastic postcards to 80 parliamentarians, prompting a flurry of market‑participant commentary on green branding and consumer activism.
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Finance · 27 October 2026
Small‑Business Pain Parade: Inflation, Rate Hikes and Red‑Tape Trip Up Payments
Small‑business owners are slipping into payment arrears as policy shifts, rising inflation and higher interest rates combine to create a perfect storm of financial strain.
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Anthropic’s IPO filing nudges ASX and Wall Street upward
Anthropic’s move to go public has the Australian and U.S. markets edging higher as investors digest the filing and await key big‑tech earnings.
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Finance · 26 October 2026
Miner Rally Pushes ASX Higher, November Rate‑Hike Odds Top 60%
The ASX recovered from an early sell‑off to close marginally higher, driven by a rally in mining stocks, lifting the market’s view of a November Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike to above 60%.
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Business · 26 October 2026
Outback Prospector's $150,000 Gold Nugget Fuels Financial Market Speculation
A lone prospector's unexpected discovery of a $150,000 gold nugget in the outback has sparked a glittering financial episode. Market participants temporarily glittered as earnings teams scramble to include 'unexpected go…
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Business · 26 October 2026
Sybella’s Granite Grows: Red Metal Finds Heap Leach Gold in Low‑Acid Earth
Red Metal Ltd has confirmed that its Sybella project in Queensland can produce heap‑leached rare earths from deeper granite, using surprisingly low acid levels. The find could reshape expectations for cost‑efficient…
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Business · 26 October 2026
ASIC bows out, leaving Super Retail board to weather shareholder storm
ASIC announced it will not pursue legal action against Super Retail’s board despite the scandal that saw the CEO sacked, leaving investors to demand answers about an alleged relationship between two top executives.
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Business · 26 October 2026
Star Casino Awaits Court’s Verdict on Money‑Laundering Fine
A court is set to determine the penalty for Star Casino’s multiple money‑laundering breaches, leaving investors watching closely to see if the company can absorb the cost.
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