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S&P 500 hits intraday record amid strong earnings surge
The S&P 500 rose Wednesday and edged closer to the 5,000 level, notching a closing high as investors parsed through another slate of quarterly results that signalled a flourishing economy.
Read MoreRelief as Woodside-Santos merger falls through
The mooted merger between Woodside (ASX:WDS) and Santos (ASX:STO) was abandoned yesterday, eliciting relief more than anything else.
Read MoreAmcor announces job cuts and plant closures
For thousands of Amcor (ASX:AMC) employees, the company's exposure to world economic activity took a harsh turn in the six months leading to December, as confirmed by Wednesday's quarterly and interim results.
Read MoreWoodside abandons $70 billion Santos merger
The marriage between Woodside (ASX:WDS) and Santos (ASX:STO) was called off just before midday on Wednesday.
Read MoreJob losses, Megaport, Pinnacle, Origin, GQG
Fund Manager Chris Pedersen discusses Megaport, Pinnacle Investment Management Group, Origin Energy and GQG Partners.
Read MoreASX closes 0.5% higher: Dollar strengthens and lithium miners rally
On Wednesday, Australian shares rebounded, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing 0.5% higher at 7615 and the All Ordinaries also rising by the same percentage.
Read MoreStocks of the Hour: Sunshine Metals, Noble Helium, Grand Gulf Energy
A snapshot of the stocks on the move, featuring Sunshine Metals (ASX:SHN), Noble Helium (ASX:NHE) and Grand Gulf Energy (ASX:GGE).
Read MoreASX up 0.6%: Lithium stocks rallying
Australian shares, particularly miners, are rebounding today, with the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.63 per cent higher at 7,629.60, retracing losses from the past two days.
Read MoreMelbourne-based luxury goods website Cettire thrives amid retail gloom
Despite the gloom in retailing, catering to aspirational and wannabe consumer groups is still paying off handsomely for Melbourne-based luxury goods website Cettire, which reported its best half-year performance ever.
Read MorePiedmont Lithium cuts workforce amidst market struggles
A day after losing 7.5% of its market value, Piedmont Lithium announced a 27% reduction in its workforce as it grapples with the challenges in the lithium industry.
Read MoreNational Australia Bank names Andrew Irvine as new CEO
The National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) has selected Andrew Irvine to succeed the current CEO, Ross McEwan. The bank announced on Wednesday morning that Andrew Irvine will assume the role of Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, starting from April 2nd this year. Mr. Irvine has been serving as the NAB's Group Executive in charge of Business and Private Banking since 2020.
Read MoreDow Jones rises amid corporate earnings and Fed rate cut outlook
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed on Tuesday as Wall Street assessed the latest batch of corporate earnings and the timeline for rates cuts from the Federal Reserve.
Read MoreDecember quarter retail sales data reveals surprising insights
The December quarter retail sales data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, released on Tuesday, sheds light on why investors warmly received the results and updates from Myer and Nick Scali, the Sydney-based furniture chain.
Read MoreOh what a feeling – oil
Toyota Motor Co has joined its fossil fuel peers – Shell, Exxon Mobil, and Chevron – in demonstrating the lucrative opportunities still available in the oil industry.
Read MoreASX closes 0.6% lower: Reserve Bank of Australia leaves cash rate unchanged
The Australian sharemarket declined as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the cash rate unchanged and hinted at potential interest rate hikes due to high inflation, leading to a decrease in bond futures' expectations for rate cuts.
Read MoreReserve Bank keeps cash rate steady at 4.35%
The Reserve Bank left its cash rate unchanged at 4.35% after its first meeting of the year on Tuesday. Nevertheless, it hinted at the possibility of rate hikes to control inflation, although it also suggested that further rate increases might not be necessary, depending on inflation and economic indicators.
Read MoreAltech Batteries unveils prototype update, nearing final testing phase
Altech Batteries (ASX:ATC) reveals prototype, poised for final tests and government backing.
Read MoreDe Grey Mining’s Ashburton Gold Project deal with Kalamazoo Resources
De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) has entered into an exclusive option deal with Kalamazoo Resources to potentially acquire the Ashburton gold project in WA's Pilbara.
Read MoreASX down 0.9%: Wall Street losses and rising bond yields
Australian shares declined as a response to Wall Street losses and rising bond yields following Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's statements that a rate cut is not imminent and expectations for multiple cuts through 2024 were too high.
Read MoreStocks of the Hour: Janison Education Group, Titan Minerals, Recce Pharmaceuticals
A snapshot of the stocks on the move, featuring Janison Education Group (ASX:JAN), Titan Minerals (ASX:TTM) and Recce Pharmaceuticals (ASX:RCE).
Read MoreNick Scali maintains interim dividend despite 20% earnings slide
Despite a 20% slide in earnings for the six months to December, furniture retailer Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) has maintained its interim dividend at 35 cents a share.
Read MoreS&P 500 falls from record levels as rates spike on Fed commentary
Stocks fell Monday as Treasury yields spiked higher on concerns that the Federal Reserve may not cut rates as much as expected. Lacklustre results from McDonald’s also dampened investor sentiment.
Read MorePowell’s interview boosts dollar and bond yields
Fed Chair Jay Powell effectively conveyed his message during his 60 Minutes interview on Sunday night, as reflected in the subsequent market movements.
Read More“A whole new lithium pegmatite province”: Chariot Corporation discusses latest results
Chariot Corporation (ASX:CC9) Managing Director Shanthar Pathmanathan and Geological Consultant Dr Edward Max Baker discuss the significance of the company's latest drill results.
Read MoreASX closes 0.95%: RBA expected to keep rates on hold
Shares declined broadly, particularly impacting miners and energy sectors, as investors took profits following a recent record high.
Read MoreChina trims production quotas: Rare earth prices to surge
Rare earth prices, which experienced a sharp decline in 2023, are expected to make a strong comeback later this year, driven by growing demand from the electric vehicle and wind power industries, coupled with a potential reduction in production quotas by China, the leading producer of rare earths.
Read MoreFed Chair stresses caution on rate cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell has once again cautioned investors not to expect a rate cut from the central bank in March and emphasised the prudence the Fed will exercise in reducing the key federal Funds Rate over time.
Read MoreRed 5 eyes Silver Lake merger
Barring any attempts to outbid, the merger will result in a miner with an annual output of approximately 445,000 ounces. The agreement entails Red 5 offering 3.434 Red 5 shares for every Silver Lake share, valuing the deal at $2.2 billion.
Read MoreBargain Monday: Metcash reveals 3-for-1 deal
It must have been 'Bargain Monday' at Metcash (ASX:MTS), with the country's third-ranking listed retail group revealing a three-for-the-price-of-one deal. They announced three purchases in food and hardware, along with a $300 million placement to big shareholders.
Read MoreStocks of the Hour: Dotz Nano, Bioxyne, Castle Minerals, Linius Technologies
A snapshot of the stocks on the move, featuring Dotz Nano (ASX:DTZ), Bioxyne (ASX:BXN), Castle Minerals (ASX:CDT) and Linius Technologies (ASX:LNU).
Read MoreASX down 1.23%: Oil prices rise
The Australian dollar fell below the US65¢ mark, reaching US64.87¢, its lowest level since late November.
Read MoreArgo Investments maintains dividend
Despite an 8.5% slide in net profit, Argo Investments (ASX:ARG) is holding its interim dividend at 16.5 cents a share. The Adelaide-based listed investment company (LIC) informed the ASX on Monday that the lower result stemmed from a decline in distributions from some of its major investments. It revealed it had sold out of its holdings in Insurance Australia Group and Liontown and accepted bids for Estia Health and Invocare.
Read MoreLynas confirms talks with US rival MP Materials Corp
Australian rare earth miner Lynas (ASX:LYC) has confirmed media reports that it has had confidential discussions with US-based rival MP Materials Corp regarding a potential transaction.
Read MoreS&P 500 hits new high on strong tech earnings and surprise job report
The S&P 500 notched a fresh record high on Friday as quarterly results from technology companies including Facebook-parent Meta topped expectations and the January jobs report came in much better than expected.
Read MoreUS job surge sparks mixed reactions in financial markets
Last Friday's surge in new US jobs went largely unnoticed by stock investors, but it caught the attention of those in the commodities market, particularly due to the jump in US bond yields and the strengthening of the US dollar.
Read MoreRBA’s new meeting format and earnings season highlights
The Reserve Bank is stepping into the spotlight this week, and investors and the general public can expect more than the usual level of noise from Tuesday afternoon onwards.
Read MoreAustralian earnings season begins with property companies leading the way
The Australian December half and full-year earnings season kicks off this week with several ASX 200 stocks set to reveal their figures. Property groups are leading the way, likely setting an unwanted tone of impairments and losses.
Read MoreMarket Recap: US records, China’s struggles, and a surprising sell-off
Last week, we witnessed more record-breaking moments in the US and Australian markets, while China faced an unwelcome five-year low, deepening its economic challenges.
Read MoreChina’s stock market in crisis amidst property slump and IMF’s housing alert
A week before the start of China's Lunar New Year break on February 10, the country's stock market has experienced its worst performance in five years. Despite government support discussions for the market, property companies' concerns overshadowed the market due to the Hong Kong court's decision to order the liquidation of China Evergrande, the country's second-largest developer with $US328 billion in debt.
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