Australian shares rose on Tuesday, lifted by BHP after the world’s largest listed miner rose to a record with stronger first-half results, setting the tone as earnings season begins for the resources sector. The S&P/ASX 200 extended gains to close 0.2% higher at 8,958.90 points, building on Monday’s 0.2% gain. With US markets closed […]
Australian shares ended a choppy session marginally lower on Wednesday as gains in the mining sector failed to offset broader losses, fueled by caution over the prospects for longer yields and the upcoming US interest rate decision. The S&P/ASX 200 index fell 0.08% to 8,579.40 points. Yields closed 0.5% lower on Tuesday after the Reserve […]