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A federal government shutdown doesn't spell doom for stocks.

Rising crude oil prices and higher well productivity are expected to boost domestic oil production this year and beyond, creating high-growth opportunities for companies providing energy services. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to invest in quality energy stocks Liberty Energy (LBRT), ProPetro (PUMP), and Matrix Service (MTRX) for…

The local share market has finished 0.1 per cent lower, as a monthly consumer price index report came in "bang on expectations".

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Asian shares are mostly sinking over worries about a possible U.S. government shutdown and the troubled Chinese economy

Oil prices are up, and that affects people far and wide

The local share market was down as much as 0.65 per cent in early trading but just as it did on Friday, staged an afternoon comeback to close slightly higher.

Shares in Asia are mostly lower, with only Tokyo advancing, after Wall Street wheezed to more losses with its worst week in six months

The local share market has finished the week down 2.9 per cent in its worst this year, but ended the day slightly higher after recouping heavy early losses.

Asian shares are mixed after another slump on Wall Street driven by expectations for U.S. interest rates to stay high well into next year

Production cuts are aimed at preventing oversupply in the global oil market are expected to boost oil prices potentially. Moreover, the energy services industry is thriving thanks to robust demand. Hence, fundamentally sound energy stocks Schlumberger (SLB), Oceaneering International (OII), and Archrock (AROC) might be suitable additions to one’s watchlist.