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China's economic woes persist despite recent measures

26 Feb 2024 - With the Lunar New Year break over, the pain continues for China, despite the surprise rate cut last week and a solid 2.8% to 4.1% rise in the country’s stock markets…

Commodity market insights amidst Nvidia mania and geopolitical tensions

26 Feb 2024 - Amidst the frenzy surrounding Nvidia's meteoric rise, questions arise about its impact on commodity markets. Investor attention diverted from metals and softs, leavin…

Key tests ahead amid strong belief in lower interest rates

26 Feb 2024 - In the week ahead, markets face a significant test, with a crucial inflation reading and the second estimate of US 4th quarter economic growth challenging the prevail…

Looking beyond Berkshire Hathaway's distorted profit figures

26 Feb 2024 - Warren Buffett is correct in advising investors to disregard Berkshire Hathaway's statutory profit figures, as they are distorted by accounting rules mandating the in…

Stocks of the Hour: Sierra Nevada Gold, Gold Mountain, FirstWave Cloud Technology

23 Feb 2024 - A snapshot of the stocks on the move, featuring Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX:SNX), Gold Mountain (ASX:GMN) and FirstWave Cloud Technology (ASX:FCT).

Newmont initiates asset sales post Newcrest takeover

23 Feb 2024 - With the completion of the Newcrest takeover, Newmont (ASX:NEM), the world's leading gold producer, is set to divest seven mines and two projects, aiming to generate …

Japan's stock market surges to all-time high after 34-year wait

23 Feb 2024 - Japan's stock market has climbed past its all-time closing high, surpassing the record level struck during the country’s late-1980s asset bubble after a 34-year wait.…

Fortescue Group joins iron ore bonanza: Reports 41% profit increase

23 Feb 2024 - Fortescue Group (ASX:FMG) has joined the December half-year iron ore bonanza already shared by Rio Tinto, BHP, Mount Gibson, and Mineral Resources.

Perseus shines amid gold surge: Reports 21% profit growth

23 Feb 2024 - Australian-based African gold miner Perseus (ASX:PRU) demonstrated significant growth amidst the surge in gold prices towards the end of 2023. The company reported a …

Pilbara Minerals maintains hold on cash reserves

22 Feb 2024 - Despite a 71% slump in its cash margin in the six months to December, Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) maintained a hold on its cash reserves, which ended the half at just …

Nickel and lithium squeeze takes toll on IGO

22 Feb 2024 - As expected, the double-play squeeze on nickel and lithium in the December half took a toll on IGO’s (ASX:IGO) interim result.

Fortescue joins iron ore party

22 Feb 2024 - Fortescue Group (ASX:FMG) has joined the December half-year iron ore bonanza, which Rio Tinto, BHP, Mount Gibson, and Mineral Resources have already shared in.

Stocks of the Hour: 88 Energy, Auric Mining, LBT Innovations

22 Feb 2024 - A snapshot of the stocks on the move, featuring 88 Energy (ASX:88E, AIM:88E, OTC:EEENF), Auric Mining (ASX:AWJ) and LBT Innovations (ASX:LBT).

Mineral Resources' weak financial results revealed after hours

22 Feb 2024 - Perth-based mining giant Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) unveiled its disappointing financial performance for the December half-year in a late Wednesday evening release, …

Northern Star reports record earnings Amid Year-End Gold Price Surge

22 Feb 2024 - In a testament to the buoyancy of the gold market, Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) has announced record earnings and dividends for the six-month period ending in De…

Nvidia's shares surge after bell on strong fourth quarter results

22 Feb 2024 - Shares in Nvidia surged nearly 8% in the minutes after the AI chip giant released better-than-expected fourth-quarter figures and forecasted a stronger-than-expected …

French giant Saint-Gobain makes $9 per share bid for CSR

22 Feb 2024 - CSR (ASX:CSR) has confirmed that it has received a $9 per share bid approach from French building products giant Saint-Gobain.

Australian wages outpace inflation by slim margin

22 Feb 2024 - By the tiniest of margins, Australian wages grew faster than inflation in the three months to December, but it would not have happened had it not been for revisions t…

Santos' profit decline: Impetus for Woodside Energy's merger pause?

22 Feb 2024 - Santos (ASX:STO) revealed a 42% slump in its underlying 2023 net profit to $US1.423 billion ($A2.2 billion) due to weaker gas prices and sales. While this was down fr…

Rio Tinto's reports earnings decline amidst price weakness

22 Feb 2024 - Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) reported an 11.1% drop in underlying earnings for 2023 late Wednesday. Weaker prices resulted in a lower contribution from its aluminium business,…

HSBC's second major write-down in four months

22 Feb 2024 - For the second time in four months, HSBC has revealed its pessimism regarding the future direction of the Chinese economy and the country’s severe property crisis wit…

Fed signals caution on interest rates amid inflation concerns

22 Feb 2024 - Federal Reserve officials have given U.S. investors, analysts, and politicians, heading for November’s elections, something to think about by making it clear they rem…

Glencore struggles amid coal price collapse

22 Feb 2024 - Glencore, a top five global miner, emerged as the biggest victim of the 2023 collapse in coal prices, experiencing a 50% plus slump in earnings and slashing dividends…

EBOS reports strong sales

21 Feb 2024 - Healthcare products distributor and retailer, EBOS (ASX:EBO), has raised its dividend by 7.5% following a solid increase in sales and earnings across Australia and Ne…

Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci departs amidst financial turmoil

21 Feb 2024 - Woolworths (ASX:WOW) CEO, Brad Banducci, is departing just days after a blow-up in an interview with ABC TV program Four Corners, which examined grocery pricing. Howe…

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