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Aussie market kicks off the week on a high: Travel sector pushes higher on hopes of further government support

25 May 2020 - The Aussie market got off to a strong start to the new week. Travel shares surged after the Treasurer said further industry support is possible. Afterpay (ASX:APT) sh…

Aus shares open firmly higher despite simmering global tensions: UBS remains bearish on Afterpay (ASX:APT)

25 May 2020 - The Australian sharemarket has opened the week firmly higher, extending its rebound and is trading at an 11 week high. The stellar start comes as geopolitical tension…

US stocks finish mixed on Friday, but Dow posts best weekly performance since April 9: Aus shares to open higher

25 May 2020 - US stocks closed mixed on Friday as US-China tensions dominated. The US Commerce Department said it was adding 33 Chinese companies and other institutions to an econo…

Hospitality boost as NSW eases restictions: Aus shares close 0.96% lower

22 May 2020 - The Australian share market closed 0.96 per cent down at the end of trade. 50 patrons can be seated in pubs and restaurants in NSW from June 1. Air New Zealand (ASX:A…

Worley (ASX:WOR) awarded Hardisty Energy Terminal contract: Aus shares 0.3% lower at noon

22 May 2020 - The Australian share market opened higher this morning and is now trading 0.3 per cent lower at noon. Worley (ASX:WOR) has been awarded a contract by Hardisty Energy …

Trump vows to keep US open during second wave of Covid-19: ASX poised to open lower

22 May 2020 - Following a fall in US markets overnight, the ASX looks set to open lower this morning. Mining stocks pulled the market down yesterday after reports changes to China'…

Afterpay (ASX:APT) a strong performer after releasing US figures: ASX closes 0.4% lower

21 May 2020 - After opening in the black the local bourse lost momentum to close 0.4% lower. NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH) shares shot up today after reporting record revenue of $1.6 bill…

Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) shares down after fall in first half net profit: ASX tracking 0.2% lower at noon

21 May 2020 - The ASX has had a rollercoaster of a morning dipping in midday trade after a rise at the open and is now tracking 0.2% lower at noon. Shares in NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH)…

Global coronavirus cases hit a daily record this week: ASX poised to open higher

21 May 2020 - After a tech rally on US markets overnight, the ASX looks set to open higher this morning. Facebook shares surged up 6%, Amazon rose as did Apple and Google. Meanwhil…

ASX claws back from a drop at the open: ASX closed 0.2% higher

20 May 2020 - The ASX dropped at the open then managed to claw back up to close 0.2% higher. Shares in EML payments (ASX:EML) rose today, as shares in Ausnet Services (ASX:AST) dro…

Retail turnover dropped 18% in April: ASX tracking 0.2% lower at noon

20 May 2020 - The ASX is now tracking almost 0.2% lower at noon. EML payments (ASX:EML) rose today after reporting that they remain on course to deliver a solid full year result de…

Markets fall on doubts over Covid-19 vaccine: ASX poised to open lower

20 May 2020 - After Covid-19 vaccine hopes were questioned yesterday, US markets fell overnight. The Australian share market now looks set to open lower this morning. Experts now s…

News of COVID-19 vaccine candidates lifted the market: ASX closed 1.8% higher

19 May 2020 - It has been a positive day of trade for the ASX it managed to maintain momentum with the local bourse closing 1.8% higher. Shares in Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (ASX:UR…

James Hardie (ASX:JHX) shares are up after reporting better-than-expected profit: ASX tracking 2.03% higher at noon

19 May 2020 - The ASX shot up at the open after a boost from promising news regarding a vaccine for Covid-19. It is now tracking almost 2.03% higher at noon. Building products manu…

Hopes raised for a coronavirus vaccine: ASX set to surge at the open

19 May 2020 - Following a surge from US markets overnight, the ASX looks set to open higher this morning. Late trade in New York saw the Dow up over 900 points. The boost to the ma…

Loneliness is highest stressor - ABS survey: Aus shares close 1.03% higher

18 May 2020 - The Australian share market rose at the open and continued to rally closing 1.03 per cent up at the end of trade. Loneliness was the most widely reported source of pe…

Virgin Australia Group (ASX:VAH) administrators confirm buyer shortlist: Aus shares up 1.3% at noon

18 May 2020 - The Australian share market opened higher this morning and is now trading 1.3 per cent up at noon. Virgin Australia Group (ASX:VAH) administrators Deloitte have confi…

Auckland Airport (ASX:AIA) volumes decrease 97.5% in April: Aus share market set to open higher

18 May 2020 - The Australian share market looks set to open higher for the first day of the week. Auckland Airport (ASX:AIA) total passenger volumes decreased by 97.5% in April 202…

Tech stocks lead losses: Aus shares close 1.4% higher

15 May 2020 - The Australian share market rose at the open and continued to rally throughout the day, closing 0.4 per cent up at the end of trade.

Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) appoints CFO: Aus shares 0.7% higher at noon

15 May 2020 - The Australian share market opened higher this morning and is now trading 0.7 per cent higher at noon. Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) has appointed Greg Barnes as their C…

US markets close up: Australian share market set to open higher

15 May 2020 - Following positive leads from US markets, the Australian share market looks set to open higher this morning. Jeweller Michael Hill (ASX:MHJ) will reopen 100 stores ac…

Jobless rate rises to 6.2% in April: The ASX closed 1.7% lower

14 May 2020 - The ASX fell at the open and failed to gain momentum closing 1.7% lower. Graincorp (ASX:GNC) rallied after releasing their half year results. Shares in Breville (ASX:…

The biggest monthly decline in jobs on record: ASX tracking 0.9% lower at noon

14 May 2020 - The ASX dropped at the open and is now tracking 0.9% lower at noon. Shares in agribusiness GrainCorp (ASX:GNC) are doing well today after they reported a profit after…

US stocks slump on Jerome Powell's remarks: ASX poised to open lower

14 May 2020 - Following a fall from US markets overnight, the ASX looks set to open lower this morning. The slump on Wall Street came after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warn…

CBA (ASX:CBA) helped the market surge towards the close: ASX closed 0.4% higher

13 May 2020 - It has been a struggle of a day for the ASX after dropping at the open, it manage to gain closing 0.4% higher. Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) shares did well today as did…

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