ASX jumps, shrugging off weak consumer confidence, as oil prices fall

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 10, 2026

The Australian sharemarket had a strong session after US President Donald Trump said the Iran war “is effectively over”, boosting hopes for an end to the conflict that has driven up global energy costs.

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Nvidia CEO’s fling will be an affair to remember for AI, and for Trump

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Watchdog warns retailers over fake Black Friday deals and false urgency

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Trump says FBI ‘looking at’ Nvidia CEO amid spy probe fallout

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Corporate cop investigating $3b collapse of major Sydney builder

Financial advisers are channelling money into a sector that ASIC has accused of being home to some operators that use hidden fees and shift investor cash around.

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Data centre giant apologises to Melbourne residents, vows to get power to site

NextDC boss Craig Scroggie said he was sorry residents felt they had been left behind by his plans to build a major AI data centre in West Footscray.

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Australian shares shake off early slump to creep higher

Australia’s sharemarket has ended the day higher after strong performances from mining and energy stocks helped counterbalance broader weakness.

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Critica targets gallium, scandium bonus at WA rare earths giant

Critica Ltd has achieved high gallium and scandium extractions at its Jupiter rare earths project, unlocking potential value not yet included in its $2B scoping study.

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TMK smashes Mongolian gas record as 30-year licence beckons

TMK Energy has lifted gas output 11 per cent to a monthly record in Mongolia, as acceptance of its gas discovery declaration opens a path to a 30-year production licence.

ASX jumps, shrugging off weak consumer confidence, as oil prices fall

More News

Auric supercharges WA gold growth with 68Koz Iron Maiden deal

Lindian lands 30Kt per annum Malawian rare earths offtake

Qantas to cut 850 local jobs as it shifts roles to India

Nvidia CEO’s fling will be an affair to remember for AI, and for Trump

Watchdog warns retailers over fake Black Friday deals and false urgency

Trump says FBI ‘looking at’ Nvidia CEO amid spy probe fallout

Corporate cop investigating $3b collapse of major Sydney builder

Data centre giant apologises to Melbourne residents, vows to get power to site

Australian shares shake off early slump to creep higher

Critica targets gallium, scandium bonus at WA rare earths giant

TMK smashes Mongolian gas record as 30-year licence beckons

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