Australia's sharemarket has taken a hammering as investors voice concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

After it resumed trading today, the ASX 200 slumped 260.30 points or 2.9 per cent to 8590.708 - and dropped by 4 percent overall.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this is the worst day for the Australian markets since last year's 'Liberation Day'.

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Australia's sharemarket has taken a hammering as investors voice concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
After it resumed trading today, the ASX 200 slumped 260.30 points or 2.9 per cent to 8590.708 - and dropped by 4 percent overall.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this is the worst day for the Australian markets since last year's 'Liberation Day'.
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Middle East conflict's impact on the markets

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Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has launched its own new AI-powered assistant.

Muse went to number one on the app stores and it's generated plenty of interest, but not everyone's a fan.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further - and revealed why Amazon has cut the agent off its platform.

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Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has launched its own new AI-powered assistant.
Muse went to number one on the app stores and it's generated plenty of interest, but not everyone's a fan.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further - and revealed why Amazon has cut the agent off its platform.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the launch of Meta's new AI assistant Muse

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Fonterra's boss believes the dairy co-op remains in a strong position, following the sell-off of its consumer brands.

It's confirmed a 23.6 percent rise in annual underlying operation profit.

CEO Richard Allen says these recent results are good news for New Zealand, as it means more money entering the economy and a good reward for Kiwi farmers.

"It's a great result - we've been very clear on, I guess, our strategy, focused B2B since our divestment and our B2B businesses have had a great year."

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Fonterra's boss believes the dairy co-op remains in a strong position, following the sell-off of its consumer brands.
It's confirmed a 23.6 percent rise in annual underlying operation profit.
CEO Richard Allen says these recent results are good news for New Zealand, as it means more money entering the economy and a good reward for Kiwi farmers.
"It's a great result - we've been very clear on, I guess, our strategy, focused B2B since our divestment and our B2B businesses have had a great year."
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Richard Allen: Fonterra CEO on the company delivering a full-year profit of $2.6 billion

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NZ First want taxes slashed for small and medium businesses in order to increase productivity.

The party will campaign on lowering the rate from 28 percent to 20 - for businesses turning over less than $30 million dollars. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says there's a case for making this change, as Australia tried something similar for small to medium enterprises.

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NZ First want taxes slashed for small and medium businesses in order to increase productivity.
The party will campaign on lowering the rate from 28 percent to 20 - for businesses turning over less than $30 million dollars.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says there's a case for making this change, as Australia tried something similar for small to medium enterprises.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on NZ First's bid to cut taxes for small and medium businesses

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Middle East conflict's impact on the markets

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