ALL ORDS 8,705.00 +0.07% AUD/USD 0.6455 -0.90% ASX 200 8,447.90 +0.14% OIL 68.22 +0.32% GOLD 2,666.00 -0.56% Bitcoin AUD 149,692.27 -0.63% XRP AUD 4.36 +48.48% Aussie tenant hit with 'disgraceful' $1,000 fee in 'indefensible' new rental trend Jessica has pushed back against the move and one expert said Aussie renters shouldn't accept it. Yahoo Finance AU • 15 hours ago 'WEALTH EFFECT': Where house prices booming and falling Woolworths' desperate move as shelves remain empty before Christmas: 'Really frustrating' Aussie dad quits $150,000 FIFO job and triples salary 'NOT COST A THING: Aussies save $1,300 on bills and bag $3000 Extreme ways Aussies dodging huge bills Major brand to close in Australia Proof Aussies have thrown off shackles Cashless warning as receipt exposes hidden surcharge: 'Not clear' Reason Aussies don't earn $103,000 'average' wage Latest Trump Weaponizing Dollar Seen as Needless BRICS Provocation French Far Right’s Threat to Topple Barnier Deepens Crisis Aussie retailer makes sad announcement ASX sets new record high Hint of consumer recovery to keep RBA focused on prices ‘Leading that charge’: Surprising state No.1 ‘Exciting chapter’: Big news for national icon Proposed Australia law would fine Big Tech over digital competition More news Stock market's record run sets stage for December gains, pros say The market’s record year may have more room to run, with sentiment buoyed by recent outperformance and historical trends. Crucial jobs report kicks off December trading: What to know this week Key updates on the health of the US labor market are set to greet investors in the first week of December trading. Trump’s pick to run FCC is an ominous sign for Big Tech The country’s tech titans might need to start fortifying defenses against the agenda of incoming Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr. Your credit report is missing key data that lenders are refusing to report By keeping payment data out of consumers' credit reports, lenders are limiting competition between each other — to consumers' detriment, a new study finds. Trump aims for Obama-like federal deficits Trump's pick for Treasury secretary wants to cut federal deficits to the levels of Barack Obama's presidency. Those days are long gone. Experts: How Trump's healthcare picks could impact global health President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for the country's top health agencies and his previous track record in office have sparked concerns globally about a potential rise in "anti-science" views and the defunding of global public health efforts. Medicare expert explains costly enrollment mistakes to avoid Medicare expert Melinda Caughill reveals some of the hidden truths about Medicare enrollment, insurance agents, and coverage gaps. Tesla's Elon Musk may not be the only one cashing in on humanoid robots The race to cash in on humanoid robots is well underway. The crypto investors who could land inside Trump's White House Donald Trump is pledging to be a pro-crypto president, and the new administration’s affinity for digital assets likely won’t stop with the commander in chief. Why Elon Musk thinks 'impoundment' could be the key to making his DOGE ideas a reality Political and economic observers might want to familiarize themselves with the wonky concept of 'impoundment.' Donald Trump (and 'first buddy' Elon Musk) could make it front and center in 2025. Trump's Treasury pick, tariffs, and retail therapy: 3 themes that drove markets this week ICYMI: Here's what happened in markets during this holiday-shortened trading week. New FAFSA launches early to cautiously positive reception The new FAFSA launched to largely positive reviews, though some families reported encountering minor glitches. Blockchain will be a game changer for independent artists, Web3 Media president says Creating can become more financially lucrative with blockchain and Web 3.0 technology, said Chris Lyons, president of Web3 Media at a16z crypto. Walmart, Abercrombie & Fitch among top retail stock picks this holiday season It's a mixed bag for retailers this holiday season as Walmart continues to come out on top. Property Brothers explain 'the biggest problem' still driving up home prices The Property Brothers explain on Opening Bid why housing prices keep increasing, along with "creative" ways to become a homeowner. Tension over return to office mandates portends coming battle in 2025 CEOs want their workers to return to the office, but flexible work arrangements are still crucial for the majority of workers. Microsoft FTC probe 'not a complete shocker,' analyst says Microsoft stock was lagging behind its tech peers on Friday as investors reacted to news the company is facing a broad inquiry from the FTC. Turnarounds uncertain at Macy's, Kohl's, Nordstrom as department stores enter the holiday season Is the 6 a.m. Black Friday thrill still there. and what does it mean for department stores? Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs to cap winning month for US stocks Stocks finished off a winning month of November at record highs to cap a holiday-shortened trading session. Why veterans shouldn't overlook public service careers For veterans transitioning back to civilian life after their military service, the public sector can offer a fresh purpose and career path. DEI rollback reaches Walmart as backlash mounts Walmart is scaling back some of its diversity initiatives, becoming one of the most prominent companies yet to make such an about-face as activist pressure builds. Black Friday? Try Black November, says retail veteran Mickey Drexler Retail legend Mickey Drexler on what makes the holiday consumer of 2024 tick. Donald Trump lays down his first marker on tariffs. What happens next could be unpredictable. It took Donald Trump three weeks to provide his first concrete signal that he is serious about imposing new tariffs, setting up a flurry of diplomatic and legal maneuverings in the weeks and months to come. Wall Street issues its most bullish S&P outlook yet for 2025 Deutsche Bank chief global strategist Binky Chadha has a 2025 year-end S&P 500 target of 7,000 as he believes the US economy will continue to expand over the next year. Wall Street sees 'slower' pace of Fed rate cuts in 2025 Markets project just two Fed rate cuts next year as inflation remains sticky. Black Friday tech tips for shopping for video games, headphones, TVs, and more How to score the best deals on tech this Black Friday, whether shopping in stores or online. 4 ways Scott Bessent's honeymoon as Trump's Treasury secretary could end The early reviews for Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent from Wall Street are in — and they're positive. But now the hard part begins. How a breakup could upend Google (and the tech world) The biggest threat to Google as it faces a proposed breakup of its empire are the limitations placed on a $175 billion search engine business that drives more than half of all revenue for parent company Alphabet. Disney is all in on cruise ships. Here's why investors should care. Disney is doubling down on its cruise ship business. Analysts say the expansion should help boost both top and bottom-line growth. Thanksgiving dinner offers a glimpse into how we're doing on inflation The price of Thanksgiving dinner is down considerably the past two years but still higher than pre-pandemic — a window into the overall path of inflation. Elon Musk calls for 'deleting' the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau President-elect Trump's adviser on government efficiency, Elon Musk, called for eliminating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq slide after key Fed inflation gauge shows faltering progress Investors are looking to a reading on the Fed's preferred inflation gauge to provide clues to rate cuts. How Trump's tariffs might warp two crucial readings on the health of the US economy In carrying out campaign promises on trade and the border, Trump risks worsening the inflation dilemma that catapulted him to power. Musk is promising massive cuts in red tape. But Trump's agenda could add regulations elsewhere. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are promising to go to war with government red tape. But they will face formidable foes — and perhaps not just from the "unelected bureaucrats" they often pillory. Key Fed inflation gauge shows PCE 'going sideways' October's Personal Consumption Expenditures report is the latest data the Fed will consider in its next interest rate decision. Mortgage rates edge lower after Trump picks Bessent to lead Treasury Mortgage rates were little changed this week as financial markets reacted to President-elect Donald Trump’s slate of Cabinet picks. The US labor market has become 'low-hire, low-fire' Fewer Americans are filing for unemployment benefits. But that doesn't mean companies are hiring. Dell stock sinks after company warns AI spending 'will not be linear' Dell Technologies stock sank Wednesday as the company took a cautionary approach to its fourth quarter guidance, warning that AI growth "will not be linear." Home contract activity jumps for third straight month as consumers shrug off higher rates Home contract signings rose in October for the third consecutive month as homebuyers took advantage of growing inventory levels and shook off higher mortgage rates. Airline stocks soar as demand for premium travel booms Airline industry watchers see a strong end-of-the-year finish for the stocks of big US carriers 2 bullish charts showing how Block is breaking out post-election Technical patterns don't only measure prices, they measure belief. Talking bitcoin at Thanksgiving is different this time The annual tradition of talking crypto at the Thanksgiving table has a new wrinkle for 2024. HP earnings in line with expectations, CEO says tariffs would hit the consumer HP CEO Enrique Lores weighs in on potential tariffs from the Trump administration. Stock market today: S&P 500, Dow notch fresh records as Wall Street shrugs off Trump's tariff threat Investors are assessing the likelihood Trump will deliver on his threat to impose fresh tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. Abercrombie & Fitch CEO on tariffs: We'll manage through it Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Fran Horowitz strikes a bullish tone on the holidays, warns on tariff impact.
