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BlueScope’s North Star Eyes Ohio’s Bucks
BlueScope Steel has surprised with an upgrade to June half earnings thanks to a much stronger performance from its North Star steel mill in the US state of Ohio.
Read MoreShake-Ups and Shakedowns in Lithium Land
Today through Friday is report card time for some of Australia’s lithium majors with attention returning to the sector after Chile’s shock news late last week.
Read MoreAI Innovation to Generate New Age of Opportunity
As generative AI matures, Global X expects cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital media to receive strong boosts, allowing leading platforms in these arenas to solidify their positioning.
Read MoreAirlie FM April 2023 Quarterly Update
Airlie FM’s Emma Fisher provides her views on the current market environment and discusses her recent trip to Europe where she visited the HQs of key holdings CSL and QBE Insurance.
Read MoreInvoCare-TPG Deal Dead but Not Buried Just Yet
US private equity group TPG has abandoned its $1.8 billion offer for local funerals group InvoCare – although the smart money seems to think they’ll be back.
Read MoreResource Nuggets: FMG, S32
Challenges abound for the resources space at the moment, as attested to by the flat performances of two local majors in this past quarter, Fortescue and South32.
Read MorePrice of iron ore drops: ASX closes 0.11% lower
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Peter Milios from Finance News Network with a round-up of the highlights from today’s ASX trading session.
Read MoreMaterials and Energy lead ASX 0.11% lower at noon
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Peter Milios from Finance News Network with all the news from today’s morning trading session on the ASX.
Read MoreStocks of the Hour: EDC, MEI, LCL
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Abbey Phillipps from Finance News Network breaks down some stocks making noise in today’s ASX trading session.
Read MoreCARETEQ (ASX: CTQ) – Webinar Presentation
Mark Simari – Executive Chairman – Careteq is focused on delivering best-in-class technology solutions for Health and Aged Care for a global audience.
Read MoreActivePort (ASX: ATV) – Webinar Presentation
Peter Christie – Chairman – ActivePort provides a software-defined networking tool, to help companies run their technology their way and facilitate global connectivity.
Read MoreIonic Rare Earths (ASX: IXR) – Webinar Presentation
Tim Harrison – Managing Director – Ionic Rare Earths is focused on developing its flagship Makuutu Rare Earths Project towards production.
Read MorePerennial Partners – Keynote Presentation
Sam Berridge, Portfolio Manager and Resources Analyst from Perennial Partners delivered a keynote presentation.
Read MoreDiary: Inflation Still the Apex Predator for Markets
Inflation dominates Australian sentiment this week, as is the case for the EU, and as will be the case on Friday for US markets, along with the current earnings season.
Read MoreMonday Market Minutes: A Waiting Game
Markets are anticipating more data this week that could provide greater insight into inflation’s progress and the strength of economic activity across much of the world.
Read MoreCommodities Corner: Maybe a Frown with Gold and Brown
Oil lost heavily for the week while gold tumbled $US30 on Friday and settled below the critical $US2,000 an ounce level for the first time in April.
Read MoreAlbemarle, SQM Belted on Chile Lithium Move
Shares in the world’s top two lithium producers – Albemarle and SQM – tanked on Friday after Chile moved to take control of the country’s lithium industry.
Read MoreBatter Up! As ACCC Ready and Willing to Play Hardball
A tougher line on regulating competition, mergers and takeovers and markets is starting to emerge from the ACCC as M&A activity increases.
Read MoreSodium Set to Make Assault on Lithium’s Battery Stronghold
The renewables sector both locally and globally is watching moves by BYD and its bigger Chinese rival CATL to start mass production of sodium-ion batteries.
Read MoreSayona Mining – Canada’s Only Lithium Producer
Corporate Connect has initiated coverage on local lithium up-and-comer Sayona Mining (ASX: SYA), with Senior Analyst Di Brookman’s report now available for download.
Read MoreMagellan April 2023 Global Strategy Update
Magellan’s Global Portfolio Managers Nikki Thomas and Arvid Streimann discuss the unfolding interest rate cycle and the effect it’s having on market sentiment and company valuations.
Read MoreThe Week that Was: April 17-21, 2023
We understand you are busy and may not have been left with enough time to keep up with the quality content we’ve been bringing you throughout the week. So here it is in one handy location. You’re welcome.
Read MoreHorror Week for Tesla on P&L, Pricing, Competition Concerns
Tesla investors are paying a heavy price for CEO Elon Musk’s attempts to defend the EV maker’s market position, with the shares falling sharply this week on earnings and sticker weakness.
Read MoreRio Consolidates Spot Atop the Iron Ore Heap
The March quarter saw Rio Tinto retain its position as the world’s biggest iron ore company, while major rivals BHP and Brazil’s Vale marked time or lost ground.
Read MoreASX falls 0.26% to close out first weekly loss in three weeks
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Peter Milios from Finance News Network with a round-up of the highlights from today’s ASX trading session.
Read MoreMaterials weigh on ASX: Aus shares down 0.26% at noon
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Peter Milios from Finance News Network with all the news from today’s morning trading session on the ASX.
Read MoreStocks of the Hour: EQX, RBR, BAS
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Abbey Phillipps from Finance News Network breaks down some stocks making noise in today’s ASX trading session.
Read MoreTrading Tidbits: STO, BOQ
Updates Thursday from energy major Santos, whose revenue is headed in the wrong direction, and Bank of Queensland, who confirmed they are in the regulator’s sights.
Read MoreCommercial Real Estate Concerns – Are they Justified?
Pengana Capital explains how the recent U.S. banking market volatility has led to concerns around the cost and availability of credit for commercial real estate in Australia.
Read MoreBrambles Serves Up a Tasty Pallet-Cleanser
Brambles has issued another upgrade to its 2022-23 guidance, despite weak economic data from a number of major economies and a downgrade in global growth forecasts.
Read MorePrice Cuts Put the Brakes on Tesla Earnings
Tesla price cut itself into a slide in earnings in the first three months of 2023 as it tried to fight off rising challenges from Chinese, European and fellow American EV makers.
Read MoreAirlie Puts QBE under the Microscope
With quality management and a strong cycle leading a business turnaround, Joe Wright from Airlie FM explains why he believes insurance major QBE still looks attractive.
Read MoreRio Tinto Off and Running for FY23
Rio Tinto has made a very strong start to its 2023 financial year with a stellar performance in its WA iron ore operations, where it reported a 16% lift in exports in the three months to March.
Read MoreDefensive Strategies for the Downturn
Paul O’Connor, Head of JH’s Multi-Asset Team, considers the arguments for defensive asset allocation as interest rate hikes work through the financial system.
Read MoreIs Now the Moment to Get Back into Emerging Markets?
Six months ago, one might have laughed at the suggestion of investing in Emerging Markets. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson explains why this is no longer the case.
Read MoreEight of eleven sectors trading higher: ASX up 0.02% at noon
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Peter Milios from Finance News Network with all the news from today’s morning trading session on the ASX.
Read MoreStocks of the Hour: BLG, AMI, MOH
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Abbey Phillipps from Finance News Network breaks down some stocks making noise in today’s ASX trading session.
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