Markets
ANZ Off Chasing the SUN
ANZ Bank has confirmed that it proposes to buy Suncorp’s banking business for $4.9 billion and will ask its shareholders to cough up $3.5 billion via a one for 15 fully underwritten renounceable issue.
Read MoreMonday Market Minutes: Tech it to the Limit
US June quarter reporting accelerates this week with earnings from four major tech stocks to drive sentiment on Wall Street and possibly set the tone for the rest of the season.
Read MoreDiary: You Have to Crawl Before You Can Walk
The coming week will be another five days packed full with a long list of issues for investors to gnaw on – US earnings, global inflation, jobs, economic growth and more central bank decisions.
Read MoreCommodities Corner: Oil by Itself
The rout across most commodity markets continues – only oil has proven to be resistant to the growing belief that recessions stalk the major global economies, especially China and America.
Read MoreANZ Keen to Mind Other People’s Business Now
As of the weekend, ANZ’s $4 billion purchase of MYOB from KKR looks like it is on hold while the company talks to Suncorp about buying its Brisbane-based regional bank for an even higher amount.
Read MoreSkin Elements (ASX: SKN) – Webinar presentation
Peter Malone – Executive Chairman – Skin Elements is dedicated to designing and formulating natural, organic, health and wellness products for the global market.
Read MoreSelfwealth (ASX: SWF) – Webinar presentation
Cath Whitaker – CEO – Selfwealth is an independent, Australian-owned and operated company that runs Australia’s most popular low-cost share trading platform.
Read MoreKilli Resources (ASX: KLI) – Webinar presentation
Kathryn Cutler – Chief Executive Officer – Killi Resources is a gold, copper and rare earths explorer applying modern exploration techniques to under-explored provinces in WA & QLD.
Read MoreWebinar Recap – SKN, SWF, KLI & ADN
Catch up on the full webinar presentations from Skin Elements (ASX: SKN), Selfwealth (ASX: SWF), Killi Resources (ASX: KLI) & Andromeda Metals (ASX: ADN)
Read MoreAndromeda Metals (ASX: ADN) – Webinar presentation
James Marsh – Managing Director – Andromeda Metals’ vision is to lead the world in the sustainable supply of superior quality industrial minerals and advancement of nanotechnologies.
Read MoreIn for the Killi: ASX junior eyes West Tanami’s untapped riches
When you’re a small cap resources explorer on a tight budget, drawing on previous work on the same ground helps to shorten the odds of success – especially when they leave the riches behind.
Read MoreThe Week that Was – July 11-15, 2022
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 MoreInflation in the 70s – Baby Boomer Fantasy or Nightmare?
AMP’s Dr Shane Oliver takes a look at the 1970s experience with inflation and its relevance to today’s problems, and explains why he believes central banks must focus on getting inflation back down.
Read MoreOre Numbers Hold for Now but Cliff Beckons for Rio
Rio Tinto is maintaining full year guidance for its iron ore production and exports after a solid June quarter performance but it is facing a sharp fall in earnings as iron ore prices remain under pressure.
Read MoreFull Electric Press Continues for Volkswagen
More details of VW’s EV-battery ambitions emerged this week with the company starting work on its own gigafactory in Germany – the first of up to half a dozen similar plants across the globe.
Read MoreGonneville Proving to Be One Almighty Find for Chalice
Chalice Mining’s Gonneville prospect – the world’s biggest nickel sulphide discovery this century – keeps on growing, along with the amount of palladium, platinum, gold, nickel and cobalt it contains.
Read MorePutting the “Cry” into Cryptocurrency
In scenes somewhat reminiscent of the worst parts of the GFC, the red ink and pain for crypto investors continues with potential losses now looking like they could top $US30 billion.
Read MoreCovid Reapplies the Brakes to Chinese Growth
Chinese economic growth slowed sharply in the three months to June, weighed down by the government’s harsh Covid control measures, especially in Shanghai.
Read MoreEvening Report: 15 July, 2022
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Melissa Darmawan from Finance News Network with a round-up of the highlights from today’s ASX trading session.
Read MoreStocks of the Hour: 15 July, 2022
Melissa Darmawan from Finance News Network breaks down some stocks making noise in today’s ASX trading session.
Read MoreTough June Quarter for the Morgans
US banks JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley delivered on weaker second quarter earnings on weak dealmaking revenues, higher loan loss reserves and other one-off costs.
Read MoreTriple Treat Thursday for Telstra
Thursday was a three from three day for Telstra, with two favourable ACCC decisions and a successful end to their lengthy efforts to expand into telecoms in the South Pacific.
Read MoreShould I Stay or Should I Go?
Ross Cartwright, Director of MFS IM’s Investment Solutions Group, examines considerations for asset allocation strategies across growth and value in todays market environment.
Read MoreAurizon Rail One Deal Still on Track after ACCC Tick
The ACCC says it will not oppose the proposed $2.35 billion purchase of One Rail by Aurizon after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking from Aurizon to sell One Rail’s east coast business.
Read MoreJobs Data Seals the Deal for More Rate Hikes
Yesterday’s June labour force data has made a rate increase certain when the RBA meets on August 2. It is now all about the size – 0.50% like in June and the RBNZ on Wednesday, or 0.75%.
Read MoreMirrabooka Ups Earnings Despite Market Struggles
Despite its portfolio underperforming somewhat, LIC Mirrabooka Investments has ridden out the market slide to report higher revenues and earnings for the year to June 30.
Read MoreAll Eyes on Consumers
Aneta Wynimko, Co-Portfolio Manager for Fidelity’s Global Demographics Fund, shares her key views on the current environment and the opportunities that are arising for the Fund.
Read MoreWhy the FANGs Are Primed to Win the Metaverse
Despite becoming one of the hottest investment topics, the metaverse has left many investors bemused, wondering what it is and where the investment opportunity may be.
Read MoreBanks Losing Interest
As VanEck’s Russel Chesler writes, with the rising rate environment setting in and a subdued economic outlook, the big four banks’ margins could see continued deterioration.
Read MoreEvening Report: 14 July, 2022
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Melissa Darmawan from Finance News Network with a round-up of the highlights from today’s ASX trading session.
Read MoreLunch Report: 14 July, 2022
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Melissa Darmawan from Finance News Network with all the news from today’s morning trading session on the ASX.
Read MoreStocks of the Hour: 14 July, 2022
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Melissa Darmawan from Finance News Network breaks down some stocks making noise in today’s ASX trading session.
Read MoreConcerns Mount As Bega Blues Continue
Shares in Bega Cheese took a whacking on Thursday, falling to levels not seen for more than 8 years after the company released its second weak trading update in two months.
Read MoreRebuilding Interest Rate Exposure
June may have marked a turning point for bond yields as the focus shifted from inflation to concern over growth. Credit assets remain a concern as default risk increases while recessionary risks rise.
Read MorePerpetual: Santos Is a Compelling Opportunity
As Perpetual Portfolio Manager Vince Pezzullo explains, what makes energy stalwart Santos so attractive is the leverage the company has to domestic gas and export LNG markets.
Read MoreStock Snippets: ANZ, KMD
Wednesday’s ASX session saw ANZ Bank announce a deal to buy accounting software company MYOB, while retailer KMD Brands is still feeling the pinch from Covid-related lockdowns.
Read MoreTech Talk: A difficult reporting season ahead
In this month’s Tech Talk, Trent Masters from Alphinity IM reflects on the last month in markets and looks ahead to what’s set to be the most difficult reporting season in recent times.
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