The S&P 500 has ended lower, pulled down by declines in JPMorgan, Blackstone and other financials, while Nvidia and Alphabet lifted the Nasdaq as investors shifted towards AI-related stocks.
Strong miners and IT stocks have helped push Australia's share market higher despite a slip in banks and the energy sector, as oil prices butt up against global uncertainty.
Nickel prices have climbed above US$18,700 a tonne after a major Indonesian miner halted production, as majority of Western Australia's battery metals mines remain on ice.
Southern Cross Media Group has sealed its acquisition of Seven West Media after securing approvals, as SWM's chief financial officer announces his departure from the merged media company.
Hancock Prospecting has submitted an $850 million plan to relocate facilities from the Lockyer gas field after acquiring the asset from Mineral Resources.
GOLD WRAP: Two of the state's mid-tier goldminers have reported coffers closing in on $1 billion, as the sector continues its record run and production figures roll in.
The world's largest goldminer has warned of a 60,000-ounce shortfall from its Boddington mine in the coming months, after fire damaged key infrastructure at the site.
President Donald Trump has said on his social media site that "Interim Authorities" in Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of "High Quality" oil to the US at its market price.
Wall Street has ended higher as chip stocks surged on renewed AI optimism, Moderna rallied and the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a record high.
An early lift for Australia's share market has crumbled to a loss, after valuation concerns and portfolio rebalancing dragged on the heavyweight banking sector.
The state's Supreme Court has ruled over a cost dispute between land developer Allen Caratti and lender Reliance Capital, with the latter awarded about $16 million.
Synergy's $4.5 billion Tathra wind farm near Eneabba will not be subject to state environmental review, clearing another hurdle ahead of project development.
Subiaco-based gold miner Regis Resources has confirmed it was among several WA organisations hit by Lynx Ransomware recently, but says the group did not manage to steal any data.
Shares in Viridis Mining & Minerals closed trade up 12 per cent to $1.39 on Tuesday, following news that the junior had achieved a key milestone in relation to its Colossus rare earth project in Brazil.
