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Donald Trump elected President of the US (again), Implications for investors and Australia

Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist at AMP, discusses the return of Trump. Key points: The return of Donald Trump to the US presidency brings the prospect of more US tax cuts and deregulation, but also more tariff hikes and trade wars and policy uncertainty. His win was not the surprise […]

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Trump trades: US dollar, stock futures, bonds, Bitcoin

Markets have rallied as Donald Trump’s re-election sparks a resurgence in “Trump trades”. Investors are piling into assets expected to benefit from his pro-growth, protectionist policies.  Here are some of the immediate reactions, and some likely flow-on effects. Stocks Traders are betting that Trump’s tariffs and tax cuts will favour companies with US-centric operations.  US

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Bendigo Gold project fast-tracked: A bright future for Santana Minerals

Paul Sanger interviewed Damian Spring, CEO of Santana Minerals Limited (ASX:SMI), to discuss the Bendigo gold project, which has recently been designated as a fast-track project. Damian highlighted the project’s economic potential, projecting 1.1 million ounces of gold over ten years, which could generate significant export earnings and job creation in New Zealand. He mentioned

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Only on Domain: Revenue rises as digital leads the way

Domain Holdings Australia (ASX:DHG) provided a positive trading update during its 2024 Annual General Meeting, held today, reporting steady revenue growth driven by demand in its digital and premium listing segments. For the first quarter of FY25, Domain’s residential revenue grew by 12% year-on-year, with depth revenue rising by 15% and digital revenue up by

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Goodman Group sees steady demand in data centre projects

Goodman Group (ASX:GMG), a global industrial property developer, has released its Q1 FY2025 operational update, reporting robust demand in its logistics and data centre operations, highlighting resilience despite a backdrop of slower global growth. As of 30 September 2024, Goodman reported a development pipeline valued at $12.8bn across 74 active sites, with data centres accounting for

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US stocks surge with S&P 500 near record high: Investors eye election outcome

The S&P 500 posted solid gains on Tuesday as stocks broadly advanced, with traders holding off for the results of a high-stakes US presidential election. The benchmark index rose 1.23 per cent, closing at 5,782.76. The Nasdaq Composite gained 1.43 per cent, finishing at 18,439.17, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 427.28 points, or

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Cleared for take-off: Strike turbulence clears as Boeing workers settle for 38% pay lift

Boeing workers have voted to end a seven-week strike after accepting a new pay offer that includes a 38% wage increase over the next four years. The agreement, approved by 59% of union members from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), also provides a one-off US$12,000 bonus. The strike, which began on

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