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• Live: Wall St dips over inflation fears, IAG and Origin report strong profits

  12-02-2025 21:27 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is likely to open higher despite a tumble on Wall Street after hotter-than-expected consumer price data. Half-year results drop for insurance giant IAG, Origin Energy. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.  
  
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• Live: ASX to open higher, Wall St dips over inflation fears

  12-02-2025 21:27 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is likely to open higher despite a tumble on Wall Street after hotter-than-expected consumer price data. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.  
  
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• Live: ASX hits intra-day high, IAG and Origin report strong profits

  12-02-2025 21:27 via abc.net.au
  
  The S&P/ASX2000 hit an all-time intra-day high on Thursday. This is a despite a tumble on Wall Street after hotter-than-expected consumer price data. Half-year results drop for insurance giant IAG, Origin Energy. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.  
  
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• ASX closes higher, IAG and Origin report strong profits — as it happened

  12-02-2025 21:27 via abc.net.au
  
  The S&P/ASX 200 closed higher on Thursday, despite a tumble on Wall Street after hotter-than-expected consumer price data. Half-year results were released for insurance giant IAG and Origin Energy. Look back on the day's events and insights on ABC's business blog.
  
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• Basslink's pass to recoup costs could push up Tasmanian energy prices

  12-02-2025 20:48 via abc.net.au
  
  A leading energy analyst says the national energy regulator's decision to knock back Basslink's proposal for regulation could threaten Hydro Tasmania's profits and push up energy prices.
  
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• Basslink owner warns it won't extend deal, spelling issues for Hydro Tasmania

  12-02-2025 20:48 via abc.net.au
  
  A leading energy analyst says the national energy regulator's decision to knock back Basslink's proposal for regulation could threaten Hydro Tasmania's profits and push up energy prices.
  
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• Basslink owner warns it may have to scoop up Hydro Tasmania's profits instead

  12-02-2025 20:48 via abc.net.au
  
  A leading energy analyst says the national energy regulator's decision to knock back Basslink's proposal for regulation could threaten Hydro Tasmania's profits and push up energy prices.
  
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• One of Australia's first wind farms faces decommissioning due to cost

  12-02-2025 20:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Fourteen wind turbines will be removed from Victoria's south-west coast and will not be replaced because it's understood only four turbines would fit on the site under current standards.
  
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• PM keeps door open to unlikely pre-poll Trump trip if tariff crisis worsens

  12-02-2025 19:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is keeping open the low-probability option of a last-minute dash to the White House ahead of the federal election if the government judges it would sway Donald Trump towards granting Australia a tariff exemption.
  
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• US action star to shut down highway for new movie

  12-02-2025 09:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Hollywood action superstar Liam Neeson hits regional Victoria for The Mongoose, his third film in the state in four years.
  
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• Hollywood action star wows fans ahead of Victorian shoot for new movie

  12-02-2025 09:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Northern Ireland-born superstar Liam Neeson hits regional Victoria for The Mongoose, his third film in the state in four years.
  
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• Hollywood action star to shut down highway for new movie

  12-02-2025 09:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Northern Ireland-born superstar Liam Neeson hits regional Victoria for The Mongoose, his third film in the state in four years.
  
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• Relaxed lending rules for student debt holders won't benefit all

  12-02-2025 07:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Not every person with a HECS debt will "suddenly" be approved for a home loan, the Australian Banking Association chief says. But some are hopeful the new rules will be enough to get them over the line.  
  
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• Why Australian aluminium is in the White House’s sights

  12-02-2025 07:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Few in the industry or working behind the scenes are willing to predict what will come next with US President Donald Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs.
  
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• Why interest rates haven't changed for a year

  12-02-2025 06:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The figure that influences how high people's mortgage repayments are set has been 4.35 per cent since November 2023. 
  
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• How a trade surplus with the US could grant Australia a tariff exemption

  12-02-2025 06:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia is one of the few countries the US has a trade surplus with. Here's why that could help make the country's case for a tariff exemption. 
  
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• Lattouf was told posting information from 'reputable organisation' was OK

  12-02-2025 02:02 via abc.net.au
  
  On the final day of Antoinette Lattouf's unlawful termination case against the ABC, her former manager agreed that she was told posting information from a reputable organisation on social media was allowed.
  
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• Poor phone reception raises fears as more people flock to the Abrolhos

  12-02-2025 01:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Community members have voiced concerns over the lack of mobile coverage in the Houtman Abrolhos, saying it impacts business development and endangers lives.
  
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• Commonwealth Bank beats expectations with $5.1b profit and dividend rise

  12-02-2025 00:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's biggest bank has increased its profit and raised its dividend despite a "challenging period" for many customers. It has revealed 65,000 "tailored payment arrangements" are in place to help borrowers manage loan repayments.
  
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• CBA expects rate cut relief for borrowers after 'challenging period'

  12-02-2025 00:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's biggest bank has increased its profit and raised its dividend despite a "challenging period" for many customers. It has revealed 65,000 "tailored payment arrangements" are in place to help borrowers manage loan repayments.
  
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