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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as miners sink, RBA rate call looms

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as miners sink, RBA rate call looms

ASX 200 fell 0.65% to 8,869.1 as miners and gold stocks slumped, with Rio Tinto down 3.5% and BHP off 1.8%. Hotter-than-expected core inflation pushed markets to price in a 75% chance of an RBA rate hike next week. The Australian dollar slipped to 70.02 U.S. cents. Whitehaven reported a 21% jump in quarterly coal output to 11 million tonnes.
30 January 2026
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ASX 200 Edges Higher as Miners Rally and Rate Jitters Grow – Australia Stock Market Today, 11 December 2025

ASX 200 Edges Higher as Miners Rally and Rate Jitters Grow – Australia Stock Market Today, 11 December 2025

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 12.6 points at 8,592 on Thursday, rising 0.15% after a volatile session. Miners led gains as iron ore stayed above $100 a tonne, while tech stocks fell. The US Fed cut rates by 25 basis points but signaled slower easing ahead. Australia’s unemployment rate held at 4.3%, fueling debate over a possible RBA hike in early 2026.
11 December 2025
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  • 3 Dividend Stocks Seen as Reliable Investments: ExxonMobil, Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola
    May 19, 2026, 2:55 PM EDT. Three blue chip stocks offering steady dividends and long-term growth potential standout amid market uncertainty. ExxonMobil, a giant in energy operations spanning 56 countries, has raised dividends for 43 years and yields 2.6% forward. Analysts project its earnings per share to grow at 19% annually through 2028. Johnson & Johnson, with a 64-year history of dividend increases, yields 2.3%, benefiting from a focused pharmaceutical and medical device portfolio. Coca-Cola also remains a favored choice for reliable income. These firms combine established market positions with dividend reliability, making them attractive to investors seeking stability and growth over multiple years, contrasting with more volatile stock selections or broad index funds.

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Marvell Stock Is Jumping Again — The AI Chip Trade Has One Week To Prove It

Marvell Stock Is Jumping Again — The AI Chip Trade Has One Week To Prove It

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Marvell shares climbed 6.6% to $180.04 Tuesday, outperforming a falling Nasdaq as investors positioned ahead of its May 27 earnings call. Trading volume reached 15.3 million shares, with the company’s market value near $155.5 billion. The stock’s rally followed analyst price target hikes and speculation over AI data-center demand. Marvell last reported record annual revenue and forecast further growth led by its data-center business.
Enbridge Stock Hits a 52-Week High Even as Line 5 Fight Throws Up a Fresh Risk

Enbridge Stock Hits a 52-Week High Even as Line 5 Fight Throws Up a Fresh Risk

19 May 2026
Enbridge Inc. shares hit a 52-week high of C$78.25 on Tuesday, rising 2.76% even as the S&P/TSX Composite slipped 0.1% amid inflation concerns. The move came after the company reaffirmed 2026 financial guidance and despite a partial construction pause on its Line 5 project in Wisconsin. Pembina Pipeline shares also rose, though less sharply.
Amazon shares fall as $200 billion AI question lingers

Amazon shares fall as $200 billion AI question lingers

19 May 2026
Amazon shares fell 2.3% to $258.73 Tuesday, underperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as investors trimmed tech holdings ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. AWS revenue jumped 28% to $37.6 billion last quarter, but Amazon’s free cash flow dropped to $1.2 billion over the past year from $25.9 billion, reflecting heavy AI spending.
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