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ASX: Australian shares slide to a two-week low as tech drags
Markets

ASX: Australian shares slide to a two-week low as tech drags

Every sector of the Australian share market has lost ground.

AAP 26 Jul 2024
Fortescue’s annual iron-ore shipments roughly flat
World

Fortescue’s annual iron-ore shipments roughly flat

About 191 million tonnes has been shipped in the past 12 months.

ANZ admits 'unacceptable failure' as bond probe continues
World

ANZ admits 'unacceptable failure' as bond probe continues

Regulator is investigating the bank over its bond turnover data.

AAP 25 Jul 2024
Jury sent out in $14.4m Australia tax-fraud case
World

Jury sent out in $14.4m Australia tax-fraud case

NZ businessman Mark Bryers is one of six men on trial. 

AAP 25 Jul 2024