Wall Street stocks ended lower as investors parsed the outlook for US interest rates and looked ahead to AI chipmaker Nvidia's quarterly earnings this week.
Prosecutors have a dropped a conspiracy charge against a climate activist accused of involvement in a foiled publicity stunt at the Woodside boss's family home.
The local bourse has achieved a new record finish in a choppy start to the trading week, as investors continue to weigh company earnings against their valuations.
Australia's largest airline has been ordered to pay an eyewatering penalty for illegally sacking more than 1800 ground staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australia's share market has hit a fresh intraday record, but couldn't find the buyers to top its best close as the materials sector broke an eight-session hot streak.