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ASX flat as tech surges


One Nation most popular party


Peter Warren tumbles 25pc


Corporate wrap: Lendlease, Cettire, DroneShield


Nvidia announces new chip

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ASX flat as tech surges
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One Nation most popular party
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Peter Warren tumbles 25pc
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Corporate wrap: Lendlease, Cettire, DroneShield
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Nvidia announces new chip
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Afternoon Report | ASX flat as tech surges

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Tuesday 2 June 2026

Local tech stocks surged yesterday, but the sector remains the worst performer on the ASX, in sharp contrast to many other global markets. 
Broadcasters battle to win the rights to the National Rugby League
Australian universities drop down global rankings
A poll says One Nation is now the most popular political party in the country
How Ford Motors pivoted away from cars and triggered a surge in its share price 

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Tuesday 2 June 2026
Local tech stocks surged yesterday, but the sector remains the worst performer on the ASX, in sharp contrast to many other global markets.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Broadcasters battle to win the rights to the National Rugby League</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australian universities drop down global rankings</li>
<li aria-level="1">A poll says One Nation is now the most popular political party in the country</li>
<li aria-level="1">How Ford Motors pivoted away from cars and triggered a surge in its share price&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Tech stocks surge; battle for NRL rights; Aussie unis drop down rankings

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Australia’s housing market is weakening, and Sydney and Melbourne are now clearly falling. National house prices were flat in May, auction clearance rates have dropped sharply, and investors are facing major uncertainty following proposed tax changes in the federal budget.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Tim Lawless, Research Director at Cotality, about what happens next for house prices, renters, investors and first home buyers - and why this downturn looks different from previous housing cycles.

Australia&rsquo;s housing market is weakening, and Sydney and Melbourne are now clearly falling. National house prices were flat in May, auction clearance rates have dropped sharply, and investors are facing major uncertainty following proposed tax changes in the federal budget. Sean Aylmer speaks with Tim Lawless, Research Director at Cotality, about what happens next for house prices, renters, investors and first home buyers - and why&nbsp;this downturn looks different from previous housing cycles.

Q+A: Has Australia’s housing downturn finally arrived?

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Monday 1 June 2026

House prices across the country flatline, while in Sydney and Melbourne they fell sharply last month.
The Aussie dollar pushes back above 72 US cents and is riding high against many global currencies
Local politicians told not to have confidential discussions in Chinese made EVs. 
The use of debit cards is declining
A CIA official accused of stealing $303 million worth of gold bars from the organisation

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Monday 1 June 2026
House prices across the country flatline, while in Sydney and Melbourne they fell sharply last month.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Aussie dollar pushes back above 72 US cents and is riding high against many global currencies</li>
<li aria-level="1">Local politicians told not to have confidential discussions in Chinese made EVs.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The use of debit cards is declining</li>
<li aria-level="1">A CIA official accused of stealing $303 million worth of gold bars from the organisation</li>
</ul>
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House prices tumble; $A at decade high; pollies told to stay quiet in Chinese EVs

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