ASX opens higher as miners rise; oil edges up

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 11, 2026

The Australian sharemarket has started the week in positive territory, with mining stocks driving the local bourse higher.

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ASX opens higher as miners rise; oil edges up

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McKinsey strips Australian partner of leadership role after ‘glass ceiling’ comments

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‘Trance-like’: How brands hack psychology of smell to make us spend more

The world’s richest person is testing Wall Street’s limits

ASX Runners of the Week: Alvo, Pioneer Minerals & Dalaroo

Big Hits: Dalaroo leads with stellar West African gold strike

The Cap Raise Crucible: Big books, broker options and mixed fortunes

An old spectre has returned to haunt Europe and things could get ugly

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