Australia/New Zealand stocks

ASX needs to bolster tech before shortening trade settlement, experts say

2026-10-22T08:04:41.000Z
For decades, Australia has sustained population growth by relying on immigration to offset low birth rates.

Australia warns of risks from ageing population, falling birth rates

2026-09-21T03:54:02.000Z
The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.9 per cent to close at 8,672.50 points, its lowest close since early June.

Australian shares close at over three-month low

2026-09-15T07:55:50.000Z
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index fell 1 per cent to 8,920.80 points, its lowest closing level since July 28.

Australian shares log biggest fall in over three months

2026-09-08T07:56:27.000Z
Suncorp, one of Australia’s largest general insurers, has emerged as Tokio Marine’s preferred target, sources say.

Tokio Marine plots multibillion-dollar deal after Berkshire takes stake

2026-08-25T08:30:09.000Z
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.5 per cent to 9,103.10 points, its biggest gain since August 5. 

Australian shares post best session in nearly three weeks

2026-08-24T07:25:53.000Z
The S&P/ASX 200 index was up 0.7 per cent at 9,291.30 points, as of 1226 GMT.

Australian shares hit record high as miners rally on US-Iran optimism

2026-08-06T02:13:34.000Z
The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.9 per cent to 9,028.00 points as of 0013 GMT, its highest since Mar 4.

Australia shares reclaim 9,000-point mark on Rio Tinto, CSL boost

2026-07-29T01:53:47.000Z
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index ended 0.5 per cent higher at 8,806.00 points.

Australian shares snap four-day decline as miners, banks rise

2026-07-10T08:11:16.000Z