Winston’s Weekly: Contrasting performances from Charter Hall & Dexus
Winston Sammut, the Director Property of Euree Asset Management, gives his weekly take on the REITs sector.
Read MoreWinston Sammut, the Director Property of Euree Asset Management, gives his weekly take on the REITs sector.
Read MoreThe S&P 500 experienced a pullback overnight as investors anticipated Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's keynote address at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.
Read MoreWhitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) has joined rival Yancoal Australia in reporting a significant decline in revenue and earnings due to a global downturn in coal prices during the year ending June. Unlike Yancoal, which opted to conserve cash by suspending dividends, Whitehaven declared a smaller dividend after investing billions of dollars in two Queensland mines formerly owned by BHP and Mitsubishi.
Read MoreThe S&P 500 experienced a pullback overnight as investors anticipated Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s keynote address at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.
Read MoreSpecialty youth retailer, Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI), has delivered a stellar June 30 result, showcasing surging sales, earnings, and a higher dividend.
Read MoreThursday's announcement from Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL) was a mixed bag. While the company reported record annual sales and a special dividend, investors also faced a decline in earnings.
Read MoreSome analysts were looking for more than the 9% rise in annual net profit that Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) reported for the year to June on Thursday.
Read MoreThe struggling Brisbane-based regional bank on Thursday unveiled a wholesale revamp of its business structure and operating systems in what appears to be a final gamble for the company. If this revamp fails, Bank of Queensland may be swallowed by a larger rival for prudential reasons (a bailout).
Read MoreA snapshot of the stocks on the move, featuring Australasian Metals (ASX:A8G), Critical Resources (ASX:CRR) and First Lithium (ASX:FL1).
Read MoreAustralian shares continued their upward trend, driven by positive earnings reports and a cooling US labour market.
Read MoreAs expected, Kiwi casino group SkyCity (ASX:SKC) has reported a significant loss for the 2024 financial year, following a series of one-off charges related to the value of its businesses in Adelaide and Auckland.
Read MoreThe S&P 500 surged on Wednesday, fuelled by optimism that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates at its upcoming meeting.
Read MoreNearly $90 billion flowed into U.S. money market funds in the first half of August, as investors sought to secure attractive yields ahead of an anticipated interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next month.
Read MoreThe S&P 500 surged on Wednesday, fuelled by optimism that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates at its upcoming meeting.
Read MoreWestern investors have surged back into gold, positioning themselves for anticipated U.S. interest rate cuts this year, driving prices to record highs this week.
Read MoreBy far, the biggest positive reaction to a June 30 report came for WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC), the ASX’s premier IT growth stock. The company’s shares surged more than 19% at the opening of trade after revealing better-than-expected figures for the 2023-24 financial year.
Read MoreCorporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) appears to have been stingy in setting its final and full-year dividend for 2023-24. However, a larger buyback for the coming year should help mitigate shareholder disappointment, as evidenced by the initial share price decline post-results.
Read MoreAt the closing bell, the S&P/ASX 200 was 0.16 per cent higher at 8,010.50. The Australian share market exhibited a mixed performance today, reflecting the interplay of various economic factors. While a late surge in mining stocks and a strong showing from the technology sector provided a positive impetus, the energy sector faced headwinds, dampening overall sentiment.
Read MoreBrambles (ASX:BXB) delivered another solid financial result for the year ending June 30th. Investors enthusiastically responded, driving Brambles shares up by more than 9% at one point on Wednesday, reaching a new 52-week high.
Read MoreBreville Group (ASX:BRG), the 28%-owned global appliance group led by Solomon Lew, reported a strong financial performance for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The company experienced higher sales, earnings, and dividends.
Read MoreLike Fletcher Building, auto parts group Bapcor (ASX:BAP) was always likely to report a substantial loss given the trading and management challenges exposed from February onwards.
Read MoreInsurance Australia Group (ASX:IAG) reported a significant increase in full-year earnings and shareholder returns for the 12 months ending June 30. The company also announced a $350 million share buyback.
Read MoreThe oil and gas boom has waned for Santos (ASX:STO) in the six months to June 30, with lower production, prices, revenue, and earnings.
Read MoreAustralian shares experienced a minor pullback on Wednesday, mirroring a similar trend in overseas markets. Investors carefully analysed a flurry of corporate earnings reports, marking the busiest day of the earnings season so far.
Read MoreA snapshot of the stocks on the move, featuring Dundas Minerals (ASX:DUN), Antilles Gold (ASX:AAU, OTCQB:ANTMF) and MTM Critical Metals (ASX:MTM).
Read MoreEBOS Group (ASX:EBO), the New Zealand-based healthcare and pet products company, is moving forward with renewed confidence after a successful year. Despite a failed attempt to acquire Greencross in late 2023, EBOS has reported record sales and profits for the year ending June 30.
Read MoreFast-fashion giant Shein has filed a lawsuit against its rival, Temu, alleging copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and fraud.
Read MoreA potential takeover of 7-Eleven's parent company, Seven & i Holdings Co., by Canadian retail giant Alimentation Couche-Tard, is likely to face significant antitrust scrutiny, particularly in the United States, according to a retail analyst.
Read MoreThe most significant event this Spring might not be the US election, a conflict in the Middle East, or even the World Series. For many Americans, it will be the first reduction in US interest rates in over four years.
Read MoreChina's electricity consumption is on the rise, particularly during summer months when heatwaves drive up air conditioning usage, leading to record-breaking levels of electricity production.
Read MoreThe US market's recent rally hit a snag overnight as stocks retreated, ending a winning streak.
Read MoreThe US market’s recent rally hit a snag overnight as stocks retreated, ending a winning streak.
Read MoreThe U.S. dollar hit its lowest point of the year on Tuesday as investors anticipated that the Federal Reserve would soon begin lowering interest rates and the market turbulence from August's sell-off subsided.
Read MoreElon Musk might be crowned the world’s richest person, but according to the Wall Street Journal, he’s earned another, less flattering title: the worst dealmaker in US markets since the Global Financial Crisis.
Read MoreProtective wear group, Ansell (ASX:ANN) saw a dip in sales, a near 50 per cent slump in earnings and its profit dropped by nearly half and shareholders will share in some of the pain, as will more than 1300 staff members who will lose their jobs.
Read MoreUnlike the glum news from Dexus, the office tower and industrial property group, Vicinity Centres, the shopping centre group, was all upbeat on Tuesday about a big new centre deal in WA. However, the company was more circumspect about the 2023-24 results and a lower payout to investors.
Read MorePerth-based engineer and constructor, Monadelphous (ASX:MND) is looking to iron ore and gas to support Western Australian project activity as it tries to recover from the loss of a large lithium contract from US giant, Albemarle.
Read MoreGlobal plumbing products group, Reliance Worldwide (ASX:RWC), reported the same weak results on Tuesday as its Australian-focused rivals, GWA and Reece, did on Monday.
Read MoreProperty manager and investor, Dexus (ASX:DXS), saw its shares suffer their worst day of trading in three years on Tuesday as the realities of the office property downturn caught up with the company.
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