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TGIF! But don't spend your bitcoin on beer
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Bitcoin surges to a record-high $22,842 because of 'FOMO' — but don't spend it on beer.
Topics: currency, markets, business-economics-and-finance, australia
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This is what happens to your bitcoin when you die
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The value of bitcoin scaled new heights in 2017. If the trend continues, it is likely the digital currency will be around long after its investors are gone.
Topics: science-and-technology, laws, business-economics-and-finance, markets, currency, australia
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Wednesday markets with Fiona Clark Video
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Copper is seen as being a barometer for the local economy and copper prices have fallen to a 2 year low. Fiona Clark from Prime Value Asset Management speaks to Carrington.
Topics: markets, stockmarket, australia
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Monday markets with Michael McCarthy Video
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To the markets had a lack-lustre day with bank losses offset by solid gains from the miners BHP and Fortescue Metals. Michael McCarthy from CMC Markets speaks to Elysse.
Topics: markets, business-economics-and-finance, stockmarket, australia
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Venezuela to launch oil-backed cryptocurrency called 'petro'
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Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro says his country will launch a cryptocurrency to combat a US-led financial "blockade", but opposition leaders immediately reject the idea, saying the President is being a "clown".
Topics: world-politics, business-economics-and-finance, currency, markets, venezuela
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Friday markets with Julia Lee Video
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The local market has gained back about half the ground it lost in yesterday's session. Julia Lee from Bell Direct speaks to Carrington.
Topics: markets, business-economics-and-finance, stockmarket, australia
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Bitcoin: What's the worst that would happen if the crypto 'bubble' bursts?
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Bitcoin has — briefly — passed the $US11,000 mark, but analysts are sceptical of the digital currency's meteoric rise. Here's why some are predicting a crash, and what that would mean.
Topics: business-economics-and-finance, currency, markets, united-states
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Wednesday markets with Martin Lakos Video
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The market seems to have shrugged off the latest tensions over North Korea. Martin Lakos from Macquarie Wealth Management speaks to Carrington.
Topics: markets, stockmarket, australia
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Tuesday markets with Marcus Padley Video
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It's been a weak finish to trading, with the local market giving back all of its earlier gains. Marcus Padley from 'Marcus Today' speaks to Elysse.
Topics: markets, business-economics-and-finance, stockmarket, australia
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Bitcoin almost at $US10,000 record, as digital currency 'bubble' grows
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Bitcoin is approaching a fresh record of $US10,000, and has already eclipsed the value of Fortune 500 giant, Wal-Mart.
Topics: business-economics-and-finance, currency, markets, regulation, australia
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Australia faces reduced recession risk for 2018, as bear Minack softens view
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Australia's risk of a recession in 2018 has fallen from one-third to about 20 per cent, with home prices only set for high single-digit percentage falls, according to renowned bear Gerard Minack.
Topics: economic-trends, stockmarket, markets, australia
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Monday markets with Michael McCarthy Video
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After a topsy turvy day, the local market ended slightly higher, boosted by stocks in the mining and utilities sectors. Michael McCarthy from CMC Markets speaks to Elysse.
Topics: markets, business-economics-and-finance, stockmarket, australia
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Monday markets with Michael McCarthy Video
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The local market regained some of it's early losses but still finished the day in negative territory. Michael McCarthy from CMC Markets speaks to Elysse.
Topics: markets, business-economics-and-finance, stockmarket, australia
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Friday markets with Julia Lee Video
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The local market has seen a positive end to the week, thanks to a rebound on Wall Street. Julia Lee from Bell Direct speaks to Carrington .
Topics: markets, business-economics-and-finance, stockmarket, australia
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Thursday markets with Evan Lucas Video
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A late rally has seen the share market break a four day losing streak. Evan Lucas from 'The Lucas Review' speaks to Elysse.
Topics: markets, business-economics-and-finance, stockmarket, australia
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Wednesday markets with Martin Lakos Video
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Martin Lakos from Macquarie Wealth Management speaks to Elysse.
Topics: markets, stockmarket, australia
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Short-lived milestone: ASX 200 drops back below 6,000 points
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The Australian share market falls back below 6,000 points just a week after reaching the milestone for the first time in a decade.
Topics: stockmarket, markets, currency, australia
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What's behind the jumps and bumps in Bitcoin's price? Opinion
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The price of Bitcoin has dropped to around $8,000 in the past few days, after almost hitting $10,000 in the past month. What's driving the price?
Topics: business-economics-and-finance, markets, currency, australia
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Friday markets with Julia Lee Video
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The market was led down by the miners but held above the 6,000 mark. Julia Lee from Bell Direct speaks to Carrington.
Topics: markets, business-economics-and-finance, stockmarket, australia
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Thursday markets with Evan Lucas Video
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The local market has hung on above the 6,000 mark gaining momentum during the day. Evan Lucas from 'The Lucas Review' speaks to Elysse.
Topics: markets, business-economics-and-finance, stockmarket, australia
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Tuesday markets with Jun Bei Liu Video
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The ASX-200 hit a milestone today breaking through the 6,000 barrier for the first time since February 2008. Deputy portfolio manager at Tribeca Investment, Jun Bei Liu speaks to Elysse.
Topics: markets, business-economics-and-finance, stockmarket, australia
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Australian shares hit an almost 10-year high
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While the US stock market has consistently broken new records this year, the Australian share market has finally caught up to its "highs" from a decade ago.
Topics: business-economics-and-finance, stockmarket, markets, mining-industry, oil-and-gas, australia
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Bitcoin is going mainstream, with a new futures market Opinion
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The introduction of Bitcoin futures contracts will remove a lot of the financial risk associated with the cryptocurrency.
Topics: currency, markets, business-economics-and-finance, information-and-communication, internet-culture, computers-and-technology, internet-technology, united-states
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Monday markets with Michael McCarthy Video
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The banks dragged the local sharemarket down. Michael McCarthy from CMC Markets speaks to Elysse.
Topics: markets, business-economics-and-finance, stockmarket, australia
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Riding on the sheep's back: is wool production in Australia entering another golden era? Audio
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Riding on the sheep's back
Topics: sheep-production, livestock, agribusiness, agricultural-marketing, markets, business-economics-and-finance, rural, agricultural-crops, wool
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