Companies immune from rate rises: Sonic Healthcare, Cochlear, Transurban
Fund Manager Chris Pedersen discusses the RBA's rate hike, inflation, banks, dividend growth stocks, Sonic Healthcare, Transurban Group and Cochlear.
Read MoreFund Manager Chris Pedersen discusses the RBA's rate hike, inflation, banks, dividend growth stocks, Sonic Healthcare, Transurban Group and Cochlear.
Read MoreOil prices dropped to a three-month low, with Brent falling towards $81 a barrel, due to concerns over declining US gasoline consumption and a deteriorating demand outlook.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket is higher at noon, influenced by mixed factors including flat performance on Wall Street and weaker-than-expected Chinese data impacting commodity prices.
Read MoreA snapshot of the stocks on the move, featuring Golden State Mining (ASX:GSM), New World Resources (ASX:NWC), Boab Metals (ASX:BML) and Neometals (ASX:NMT & AIM:NMT).
Read MoreHatch Managing Director of Australia and Asia Jan Kwak discusses key commodities, geographical opportunities, innovation, applying the circular economic model to mining, and the process of producing feasibility studies.
Read MoreIn October, China's major commodity import data confirmed the uneven growth across its economy, even as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) upgraded its forecast for Chinese GDP growth to 5.4% for the year, up from the previous 5% estimate. The IMF attributed this improvement to recent measures to stimulate demand and support the property sector, which is expected to help the economy in the final months of the year.
Read MoreHere's another market factoid for our inflation hawks in the Reserve Bank and Governor Michell Bullock to ponder and ignore as they shelter from the storm of criticism after Tuesday's rate rise.
Read MoreJames Hardie (ASX:JHX), the world's largest fiber cement maker, reported a modest 2% increase in second-quarter earnings, reaching an all-time high, as it focused on conserving cash flows for the upcoming year through higher prices and cost reductions.
Read MoreAnax Metals (ASX:ANX) CEO, Geoff Laing, discusses the company's flagship Whim Creek Copper Hub, emphasizing its innovative approach and rapid path to production. The conversation delves into scalability, lithium exploration potential, and strategic partnerships, offering insights into Anax Metals' ambitious vision for resource development and polymetallic ventures.
Read MoreThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose on Tuesday to notch their longest winning streaks in nearly two years and build on November’s rally.
Read MoreThe S&P 500 rose Tuesday, putting the broad-based index on pace for its longest winning streak in roughly two years as Wall Street looked to build on November’s rally.
Read MoreDr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist at AMP, discusses the cash rate.
Read MoreIn October 2023, China's foreign trade exhibited mixed results: exports declined more than expected, while imports showed a slight improvement after nine months of decline.
Read MoreAs expected, the Reserve Bank has failed to hold its nerve and lifted its cash rate by 0.25% to 4.35%.
Read MoreLocal investors are closely watching the Reserve Bank's policy statement scheduled for 2.30 pm (AEDT). It is anticipated that policymakers will decide on a 0.25 percentage point hike in the cash rate target, bringing it to 4.35 percent. You can find a preview by clicking here.
Read MoreA snapshot of the stocks on the move, featuring True North Copper (ASX:TNC), Centrex (ASX:CXM) and Eclipse Metals (ASX:EPM | FSE: 9EU).
Read MoreNewly appointed Lincoln Minerals (ASX:LML) CEO Jonathon Trewartha discusses their focus on developing the Kookaburra Gully Graphite Project in South Australia. He highlights plans to expand the resource through drilling, aiming for a 10-year mine life, and addresses the company's response to global market changes impacting graphite production.
Read MoreElementos Limited (ASX:ELT) Managing Director Joe David provides an update on the company's tin projects in Tasmania and Spain.
Read MoreStocks eked out narrow gains Monday to build on last week’s strong rally, with the Nasdaq Composite notching its longest positive streak since January.
Read MoreNearly 40 years after its inception, Europe's mega low-cost airline, Ryanair, is set to pay its shareholders a regular, first-time ordinary dividend and has announced plans to continue doing so annually, depending on market conditions.
Read MoreStocks are little changed on Monday as Wall Street struggled to maintain its momentum from last week’s strong rally.
Read MoreAustralianSuper has moved closer to constructing a blocking stake against the proposed $20 billion takeover offer for Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) from Brookfield of Canada and the smaller EIF group of the US.
Read MoreThe ASX experienced a subdued Monday session, with its benchmark index nearing 7000 points for the first time in over two weeks, anticipating the Reserve Bank's impending cash rate decision.
Read MoreAustralia's S&P/ASX 200 index briefly exceeded 7,000 points for the first time in over two weeks…
Read MoreShares in Red 5 (ASX:RED) jumped to a 52-week high of 33 cents yesterday after the company's annual meeting heard an update forecast from the new chair, Russell Clark.
Read MoreLast week marked a potential high point for BYD, the world's largest producer of electrified vehicles, both battery and plug-in EVs, which may also signify a peak for the global EV and lithium industries.
Read MoreWestpac has announced a final dividend of 72 cents per share, up from 64 cents per share the previous year.
Read MoreDr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist at AMP, discusses investment markets, Australian economic events, population growth and housing finance.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket began the week with a slight upward movement, as investors remained watchful for the Reserve Bank's cash rate decision scheduled for Tuesday, with both bond and equity traders exercising caution in their approach.
Read MoreA snapshot of the stocks on the move, featuring Whispir (ASX:WSP), QX Resources (ASX:QXR), Immutep (ASX:IMM) and Magnis Energy Technologies (ASX:MNS).
Read MoreStocks rose Friday after a soft jobs report drove bond yields lower, and the major averages registered their best week in 2023.
Read MoreSearch parties returned on Friday night from another unsuccessful day's search for the market bears who had spent all of October pushing bond yields higher, driving down shares and commodities, and leaving everyone else fearful of a still-too-high US dollar.
Read MoreStocks rose Friday after a soft jobs report drove bond yields lower, and the major averages registered their best week in 2023.
Read MoreData out last week has confirmed that US oil production continues to edge higher to a new all time high in August, despite falling rig numbers.
Read MoreAustralian interest rates are set to dominate the financial markets, overshadowing offshore events. The Wall Street-driven rebound this week could prompt unfavorable comparisons if the Reserve Bank raises rates on Tuesday.
Read MoreOnce again, a quarterly report from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has left more questions than answers for markets to ponder. Has another quarter of concerted share sales been an accurate reflection of what he thinks of the current value of equities, given his continued investment in bonds and cash? Or have he and his Berkshire managers misjudged the situation amidst the sudden change of heart by investors in the wake of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy stance and the surge in share markets late last week?
Read MoreThis week confirms that world gold production is on track to reach record levels in 2023, driven by soaring prices (above $2,000 per ounce three times this year) and the lifting of Covid restrictions that had hindered output in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Read MoreNicholas Smedley, Chairman, Findi (ASX:FND) is a technology investment company, with a focus on growing India through financial inclusiveness for the underbanked.
Read MoreDr. Kylie Prendergast, Executive Technical Director, Geologist, Helix Resources (ASX:HLX) is a minerals exploration company focused on the development of Collerina Copper and Cobar Gold Projects in Central NSW.
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