The S&P/ASX 200 crosses the 8,700 for the first time amid a broad-based rally, with notable strength from BHP.

Welcome to our live ASX coverage for Thursday, July 17. We’re excited to be trialing this new format. Expect a high volume of posts pre-market and more periodic updates throughout the day. Today's ...

The S&P/ASX 200 is set to make another push into record territory, thanks to a strong lead from Wall Street. Here are the top ...