Market & Business News Brief
Summary
Australian markets rose, led by materials and financial stocks, as the ASX 200 posted a weekly gain. Former ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott sued the bank over $13.5 million in withheld bonuses. The government approved Hanwha’s increased stake in Austal and announced a deal to keep the Tomago aluminium smelter open.
Key Points
- Markets: ASX 200 closed up 1.2% for the day and 0.7% for the week, reaching a four-week high. Major sectors all gained.
- ANZ Lawsuit: Former CEO Shayne Elliott is suing ANZ for stripping $13.5m in bonuses tied to past scandals. ANZ says it will “vigorously defend” the case.
- Defence Investment: Treasurer approved South Korea’s Hanwha to double its stake in shipbuilder Austal, with strict conditions. Austal shares fell 4.2%.
- Tomago Smelter: PM announced a deal is being finalized to keep Australia’s largest aluminium smelter open beyond 2028, securing jobs and grid stability.
- Economy: Morningstar report states Australian households are “in good shape” with strong finances. Labor force participation remains near record highs.
- Commodities: Gold prices surged overnight, boosting local gold miners. Oil and iron ore prices also saw modest gains.
市场与商业新闻简报
摘要
澳大利亚股市在材料和金融股领涨下收高，ASX 200指数实现周度上涨。澳新银行前CEO因1350万澳元奖金被扣而起诉该银行。政府批准韩华集团增持奥斯塔尔股份，并宣布协议使Tomago铝冶炼厂得以继续运营。
关键点
- 市场：ASX 200指数当日收涨1.2%，本周上涨0.7%，创四周新高。所有主要板块均上涨。
- 澳新银行诉讼：前CEO谢恩·埃利奥特因与过往丑闻相关的1350万澳元奖金被扣而起诉澳新银行。澳新银行表示将“积极抗辩”。
- 国防投资：财长批准韩国韩华集团将其在造船商奥斯塔尔的股份增持一倍，但附有严格条件。奥斯塔尔股价下跌4.2%。
- Tomago冶炼厂：总理宣布正在敲定一项协议，使澳大利亚最大的铝冶炼厂在2028年后继续运营，保障就业和电网稳定。
- 经济：Morningstar报告称澳大利亚家庭财务状况“良好”。劳动力参与率仍接近历史高位。
- 大宗商品：金价隔夜大涨，提振本地金矿股。油价和铁矿石价格也小幅上涨。
Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-12/asx-markets-business-live-news-dec-12/106134504