Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
Business
Derek Rose

Australian shares higher as gold hits record high

The price of gold has hit a record high because of the geopolitical risk of a Mideast war. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

The Australian share market has edged higher in its third straight day of gains, with losses by CSL and Seek outweighed by gains from the big banks and retailers. 

Goldminers did particularly well after the precious metal hit a record high amid growing fears of war between Iran and Israel, while lithium companies lost ground.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.