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Rare earths deal boosts some mining shares as ASX hits record

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On the Money Source: SBS News

The Australian sharemarket hit a record high for a second time in a week as the US and Australia strike a rare earths supply deal, but it was BHP that was a real stand out today. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Catherine Allfrey from Wavestone Capital to find out if the sector is worth the hype and what else is driving investors.


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The Australian sharemarket hit a record high for a second time in a week as the US and Australia strike a rare earths supply deal, but it was BHP that was a real stand out today. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Catherine Allfrey from Wavestone Capital to find out if the sector is worth the hype and what else is driving investors.


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