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Employment ads surged 9.2% in December: ASX closes 0.03% down

05 Dec 2021 - The ASX closed almost flat today, 2 points down or 0.03 per cent lower at 6,682. Shares in Silver Lake Resources (ASX:SLR) rose today. Zip Co (ASX:Z1P) shares are down today. Yesterday they opened their Share Purchase Plan. The Cardinal Resources (ASX:CDV) board recommends shareholders accept the Shandong Gold offer without delay.

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Wall St awaits Georgia Senate vote: ASX set to open lower

05 Jan 2021 - Following negative leads from US markets, the Australian share market looks set to open lower this morning. Wall Street was pushed down due to concern over today’s elections for two Senate seats in Georgia, the outcome will determine whether Joe Biden can move forward with a progressive agenda. IKE (ASX:IKE) has signed an agreement to acquire certain assets of Visual Globe’s AI platform.

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Shares slide on the last day of 2020: ASX closes 1.4% lower

31 Dec 2020 - The ASX ended 1.4% lower after failing to gain momentum after a drop at the open. Gold Road Resources (ASX:GOR) rose almost four per cent today while shares in GUD Holdings (ASX:GUD) dropped today after the company announced it has completed the acquisition of AMA Group’s Automotive Components and Accessories Division. All of the sectors ended in the red.

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Final day of trading for 2020: ASX poised to open lower

31 Dec 2020 - On the final trading session of 2020 the ASX looks set to open lower this morning despite shares rising on Wall Street. The UK government has introduced stricter coronavirus restrictions for millions of people as cases continue to rise. Back home New South Wales and Victoria are on high alert for New Year’s Eve gatherings as Covid cases rise.

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Covid-19 not necessarily the big one, WHO warns: ASX closes 0.3% lower

30 Dec 2020 - The ASX closed lower today, 18 points down or 0.3% lower at 6,682. The World Health Organisation has marked the one year anniversary of the Coronavirus pandemic reporting that the worst is yet to come. Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares fell today after a record high on Tuesday. The best performing stock today was the United Malt Group (ASX:UMG).

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NSW records 18 new Covid-19 cases: ASX tracking 0.8% lower at noon

30 Dec 2020 - The ASX opened lower this morning. The S&P/ASX 200 Index is 55 points down or 0.8% lower at 6,645. Futures are pointing to a fall of 55 points. Shares in Growthpoint Properties Australia (ASX:GOZ) are down – their only news today was the announcement of Deborah Page to join their Board as an independent non-executive director. All sectors are in the red.

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