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Townsville Markets Desk writes for The Daily Townsville, covering Townsville news, community and culture.

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Updated 6 d ago

Resources, Energy Stocks Slide as ASX 200 Drops to 8,806

Local investors in Townsville's resources and energy exposures confront softer equity benchmarks and sliding gold prices despite firmer crude.

By Townsville Markets Desk · 4 August 2026

ASX 200 drops to 8,806 despite oil rally boosting Townsville energy stocks

Finance

Updated Sat, 25 Jul

ASX 200 drops to 8,806 despite oil rally boosting Townsville energy stocks

Local investors watched the benchmark index finish lower while oil climbed sharply, with direct read-throughs for resource holdings and Australian Retirement Trust balances.

By Townsville Markets Desk · 23 July 2026

Oil hits $71.41, boosting Townsville energy sector prospects

Finance

Updated Sat, 15 Aug

Oil hits $71.41, boosting Townsville energy sector prospects

Higher oil prices and firmer US indices create openings for local resources and infrastructure while Australian Retirement Trust members watch equity moves.

By Townsville Markets Desk · 12 July 2026

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