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The retreat of dairy giant Fonterra back to its New Zealand base continues as it revealed a solid set of results for the six months to January 31 along with a resumption in dividend payments.
Read MoreThe retreat of dairy giant Fonterra back to its New Zealand base continues as it revealed a solid set of results for the six months to January 31 along with a resumption in dividend payments.
Read MoreThe Aussie market has snapped its 3-day winning streak as investors await the outcome of the US Federal Reserve meeting. The ASX 200 dropped 32 points or 0.47% to 6,795 with mining and energy stocks among the worst performers.
Read MoreBell Potter analyst Hayden Nicholson updates developments in the LIC market. This week: ESG integration, dispersion and performance.
Read MoreThe Aussie market is looking to snap its 3-session winning streak with the ASX 200 lower by 0.7% or 48pts towards midday. The market is broadly lower as investors await the outcome of the US Federal Reserve meeting early tomorrow.
Read MoreInvestors eyed the upcoming policy decision from the US Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 index fell after setting an intraday record high earlier in the session. The Dow Jones index was dragged down by shares of Boeing (-3.9%) & American Express (-2.5%).
Read MoreThe evolving economic environment means that it’s more important than ever for investors to ensure that the income they aim to generate from the sharemarket is based on a sound foundation.
Read MoreDexus yesterday finally revealed a proposal that could see AMP forced to alter or even abandon plans to sell a stake in AMP Capital to US investment group Ares.
Read MoreAccording to their critics, Meghan and Harry can be blamed for a lot of things, but did they really help make Viacom CBS the world’s most valuable TV company last week?
Read MoreWhen we looked at equity markets for February, we’ve got to consider that we came off an exceptional 2020. Markets were up about 16% for the full year, despite all the noise, and despite all the concerns of a recession.
Read MoreDetailed production data for January and February (combined) – especially that for crude steel – adds to questions about whether China’s current economic rebound is slowing.
Read MoreA funny result for shareholders in supermarket, hardware and liquor supplier Metcash which produced a strategy and trading update to the market yesterday.
Read MoreA vaccine, re-opening of domestic borders and a tourism support package are stimulating renewed interest in Qantas. How will this play out for a return to profit?
Read MoreWhile bonds yields have risen on higher inflationary expectations, driven by higher commodity prices and expectations surrounding large US fiscal stimulus, the big unknown is what will happen next?
Read MoreDespite uncertainty following the Royal Commission, a more immediate funding response is expected to find its way to the listed providers, and likely boost FY21 earnings.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket recovered from a tentative open, with the ASX 200 lifting for a third consecutive day. While some resource stocks lost ground, around 80% of companies on the ASX 200 advanced.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket is advancing for a third day and is trading near the best levels of the session as most sectors lift.
Read MoreASX200 up 11 points (0.2%) to 6784. News Corp (+0.8%); reached a 3 year agreement with Facebook in Australia to let FB feature news in Australia from some of the media company’s key properties.
Read MoreAt the close, the Dow Jones index was higher for the seventh straight session, up by 175 points or 0.5% to record highs. The S&P 500 index lifted by 0.7% to record highs. And the Nasdaq index gained 140 points or 1.1%.
Read MorePlato Investment Management forecasts the ASX200 index will return a 4.8% gross yield in 2021, up from the 4.1% their modelling was forecasting at the end of last year.
Read MoreMany investors understand the why and what of incorporating ESG principles into their investment portfolios. Here are some tips on how to do so.
Read MoreDespite the underlying strength of the latest round of Chinese economic data, it’s important to keep in mind it is being compared year-on-year, when Covid lockdowns were first being introduced.
Read MoreGold miner Evolution is expanding its involvement in the Canadian mining industry with a second deal in less than two years, the purchase of Canadian group Battle North.
Read MoreIt’s now up to the Bank of Queensland board and management to make its biggest deal in its history work after the retail funding for the $1.35 billion purchase of ME Bank was completed.
Read MoreThe Peter Costello-chaired Future Fund has combined with AGL Ltd and the Queensland Investment Corporation to bid for New Zealand-based energy group Tilt Renewables.
Read MoreAfter some torrid years, with the TOPIX nearly halving, things finally seem to be looking up for the Japanese market. Max Minack from BetaShares explains why.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 struggled for much direction for the majority of the session with the benchmark index lifting just 6 points or 0.09% to 6,773. Losses for iron ore miners & IT stocks weighed against improvements for energy, health & property.
Read MorePresenter – Sylvia Tulloch – Non-Executive Chairman – Zeotech’s aim is to create shareholder wealth by leveraging in-house novel exclusive mineral processing technologies to drive industry partnerships & future production of industrial mineral products & materials from their large kaolin deposit.
Read MorePresenter – Simon Kidston – Executive Director – Genex Power Limited is focused on developing a portfolio of renewable energy generation and storage projects across Australia.
Read MorePresenter – Martin Carolan – Executive Director – Global Energy Ventures business model is to build, own and operate integrated energy transport projects for either natural gas or hydrogen.
Read MoreA Keynote presentation will be provided by Tim Canham – Senior Portfolio Manager
Read MoreHoward Rae – Executive Director – Finance – EcoGraf is building a vertically integrated HFfree™ battery anode materials business supporting the global transition to clean energy and e-mobility.
Read MoreCatch up on the full webinar with presentations from First Sentier Investors, Global Energy Ventures (ASX:GEV), Genex Power (ASX:GNX), ZeoTech (ASX:ZEO) & EcoGraf (ASX:EGR)
Read MoreThe Aussie market is lacking much conviction with its moves to start the week as the ASX 200 trades mostly flat around midday. Losses for iron ore miners & tech names are being offset by gains for health & energy.
Read MoreASX200 down 36 points (0.5%) to 6730. Fortescue (-4%); said it will aim to be carbon neutral by 2030, a decade ahead of an earlier target.
Read MoreAt the close, the Dow Jones index was up by 293 points or 0.9% to record highs. The S&P 500 index lifted by 0.1% to record highs. But the Nasdaq index was down by 79 points or 0.6%.
Read MoreCentral banks grab attention this week, with the US central bank joined by the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan while the RBA makes its contribution tomorrow.
Read MoreThis week’s two-day Federal Reserve meeting will dominate Wall Street and other markets, making for another mixed trading experience.
Read MoreWhile the Fed isn’t expected to make any changes to monetary policy at this week’s two-day meeting, Chairman Jay Powell’s comments and the latest economic forecasts will hit markets one way or another.
Read MoreCommodities face another buffeting this week with the US Federal Reserve meeting, statement and forecasts very likely to send prices in all directions.
Read MoreShares have had a very strong rebound since March last year so where are we in the investment cycle? In his weekly Insights article, AMP Capital’s Shane Oliver gives his thoughts on the subject.
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