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Strong commodity prices have helped balance Australia's stock market despite fossil fuels dipping as investors weigh the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US special forces.

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland have urged US President Donald Trump to stop threatening ‍to take over Greenland, after he reiterated his wish to do so in an interview.

Political upheaval in oil producer Venezuela is being weighed by investors, with prices inching upwards after the US seized the South American nation's leader.

The Dow has closed higher on Friday, starting 2026 by snapping a four-day losing streak, but gains in chip makers Nvidia and Intel ​could not hoist Wall Street's other indexes into solidly positive territory.

Home prices around the nation increased slightly in December to a new record high of $880,000 as Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth led the charge.

Australia's share market has clawed back some losses but still snapped a three-week winning streak as energy stocks had their worst week since April.

Wall Street's main indexes closed higher overnight as a soft inflation report fed expectations for ​interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Australia's share market has struggled to find a clear direction, as strong performances from iron ore producers helped ballast a lumbering energy sector, which is on track for its worst week since April.

The Albanese government has announced a suite of changes to tackle anti-Semitism after the horrific Bondi massacre as it faces mounting pressure.

More drops for AI stocks dragged the US market lower overnight, with Wall Street sinking to its fourth straight loss.

Australia's share market has drifted lower for a third session, with a rally in mining stocks unable to ballast weakness across all other sectors.

Accused murderer Naveed Akram is facing a court hearing from his hospital bed charged with 59 offences over the Bondi Beach shootings which killed 15 people.

Large crowds of mourners are set to gather for the funerals of Bondi terror attack victims, as a shooter is expected to face charges.

Shares in Penfolds owner Treasury Wine Estates plunged in early trading after it pointed to a fall in first half earnings due to issues in China and the US.

The US stock market drifted through a mixed day of trading overnight after reports on the economy did little to clear uncertainty about where interest rates may be heading.

Australia's share market has swung to a loss as three major banks brought forward their tips for the next Reserve Bank interest rate hike.

The competition watchdog has taken meal delivery services HelloFresh and Youfoodz to court for misleading consumers with subscriptions.

Wall Street closed ‍lower overnight as investors braced for a slew of economic data later this week.

Australia's share market has posted its worst day in four weeks, after a weekend slump in commodity prices dragged on the raw materials sector.

The Bondi terror attack has been labelled an "act of pure evil" by Anthony Albanese, as Jewish community leaders warn of rising anti-Semitic attacks.

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed the week down more than 1 per cent on Friday with investors leaving technology for other sectors.

Police say two men who opened fire on Bondi Beach, killing 16 people in an attack designed to target the Jewish community were father and son.

Australia's share market has finished higher for a third straight week, with miners carving a path to victory after a string of weak sessions.

The nation's health ministers are pushing for a greater federal contribution to public hospitals as Canberra declares there won't be more money, just goodwill.

The S&P 500 and the Dow recorded closing highs overnight after a Federal Reserve ‍policy update that was less hawkish than expected.

Miners have led Australia's stock market higher, helping the bourse snap a three-session losing streak after a US interest rate cut sparked a rally in raw materials.

Australians spent big at the altar of rock gods AC/DC and Oasis, continuing a run of strong household spending that will add to the Reserve Bank's concerns over inflation.

Wall Street closed higher overnight, after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point ​and signalled that it will likely put further rate cuts on pause for now.

A rally in the raw materials sector has salvaged an otherwise grim session for Australia's share market, as gold stocks regained their shine.

US stocks largely held in place overnight as Wall Street waits to hear what the Federal Reserve will say Wednesday about where interest rates are heading.

Australia's share market has crept lower after the Reserve Bank offered nothing to allay investor fears its interest rate cutting cycle may be over.

US stocks pulled away from their record heights overnight, with the S&P 500 slipping 0.3% for just its second loss in the last 11 days.