The share market has closed lower as mining and energy stocks lost ground after the release of flat jobs figures and an increase in the prospect of a US rate hike.
The Australian share market is lower, hurt by banking and retail stocks after Wall Street fell on fears about the prospect of the Federal Reserve lifting its interest rate.
The Australian share market is slightly higher following a fall in commodity prices, disappointing data about China's economy and Wall Street closing in red territory.
Spanish infrastructure giant Ferrovial has begun overhauling the Broadspectrum board as its takeover of the detention centre operator nears completion, with Diane Smith-Gander to remain as chair.
A new global ranking says Sydney is the top city in Australasia for the ultra-wealthy, but despite being home to Australia’s richest woman, Perth failed to rate a mention.
The Australian Securities Exchange has confirmed plans to toughen its listing requirements to maintain the integrity of the market, including changes that will address what it says are emerging issues with backdoor listings.
Lower iron ore prices and a stronger US dollar hit dual-listed Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton in London and the pair continued to suffer locally on Tuesday.
The Australian share market has swapped the red for the green in choppy early trade as the major four banks, bar the ANZ, change direction and move into positive territory.
The share market has made a late surge to end the week with a modest gain, with industrial and retail stocks driving the turnaround from an early fall.
