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Shares in Webjet (ASX:WEB) fly after media speculation response: ASX closed 0.7% higher

12 Dec 2019 - It has been a positive day of trade for the ASX the local bourse managed to close 0.7% higher after a strong afternoon rally. Webjet (ASX:WEB) rose almost 10% after d…

Westpac-MI consumer sentiment drops 1.9%: ASX is tracking 0.2% higher at noon

12 Dec 2019 - The ASX has risen at the open despite weak leads from Wall Street. It is now tracking 0.2% higher at noon. Shares in Webjet (ASX:WEB) went up today after they respond…

US/China poised to delay tariffs: ASX set to open flat

11 Dec 2019 - Following a lacklustre day yesterday from the US markets, the ASX looks set to open flat this morning. It’s been reported that US and China are planning on delaying t…

Cochlear (ASX:COH) appoints former Fisher & Paykel CEO to the board: ASX closed 0.3% lower

10 Dec 2019 - It has been a rollercoaster day of trade for the ASX. The local bourse managed to close 0.3% lower. Companies to lose the most ground were Avita Medical (ASX:AVH), Me…

Aerometrex flies high following IPO: ASX tracking flat at midday

10 Dec 2019 - The ASX has been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride this morning and is now riding flat at just 0.01% lower at noon. Shares in The A2 Milk company (ASX:A2M) rose today …

Wall Street sees declines: ASX poised to open lower

10 Dec 2019 - Following weak leads from US markets, the ASX looks set to open lower this morning as US stocks saw declines. The losses ended three days of rises on Wall Street, boo…

Panoramic Resources (ASX:PAN) advises shareholders to reject bid: Aus shares close 0.3% higher

09 Dec 2019 - The Australian share market closed higher. McMillan Shakespeare (ASX:WHC) was the worst performer after the company released its trading performance update. Panoramic…

Novonix (ASX:NVX) secures Samsung SDI supply deal: Aus shares 0.1% higher at noon

09 Dec 2019 - The Australian share market has risen at the open, tracking 0.1 per cent higher at noon. The Reject Shop (ASX:TRS) appoints new CEO.

Robust US jobs data boosts Wall St: ASX poised to open higher

09 Dec 2019 - Following positive leads from US markets, the ASX looks set to start the week by opening higher. Robust US jobs data saw November gains surpass expectations despite g…

Construction sector jobs dwindled: ASX closed 0.4% higher

06 Dec 2019 - It has been a positive day of trade for the ASX closing 0.4% higher. Bega (ASX:BGA) also dropped today. Shares in Caresales.com (ASX:CAR) shot up today as did Beach E…

Boral (ASX:BLD) shares down after discovery of financial irregularities: ASX tracking 0.3% higher at noon

06 Dec 2019 - The ASX has risen at the open following positive leads from Wall Street. It is now tracking 0.3% higher at noon. Boral (ASX:BLD) shares slipped today after reporting …

OPEC consider oil production cuts: ASX poised to open higher

06 Dec 2019 - Following soft leads from US markets, the ASX looks set to open higher this morning. Stocks rose in Asia and Europe as China and the US tried to reach an agreement on…

Morgans & UBS upgrade Adairs (ASX:ADH): Aus shares close 1.2% higher

05 Dec 2019 - The ASX200 made gains today and managed to unwind some of the losses we’ve seen over the last 2 days. All of the sectors managed to cap some gains today, with Energy …

Megaport (ASX:MP1) to raise $62 million: Aus shares nearly 1% higher at noon

05 Dec 2019 - The Australian share market opened lower defying positive leads from US markets, but has edged higher over the first 2 hours of trade. It is now tracking nearly 1 per…

Dow jumps almost 150 points: Aus shares to open higher

05 Dec 2019 - The Australian share market looks set to open higher. The Dow Jones jumped almost 150 points after promising trade talks. Ben Dollard to join Treasury Wine Estates (A…

The Australian economy grew 0.4% in the September quarter: ASX closed 1.6% higher

04 Dec 2019 - The ASX took a dip for the second day in a row closing 1.6% lower. Banks dragged on the markets and tech stocks also declined. oOh!Media (ASX:OML) shares saw an over …

Shares in oOh!Media (ASX:OML) shoot up on earnings upgrade: ASX tracking 1.5% lower at noon

04 Dec 2019 - The ASX dropped at the open following falls from Wall Street. It is now tracking 1.5% lower at noon. Shares in oOh!Media (ASX:OML) shot up after they upgraded their F…

Trump signals delay in China trade deal: ASX poised to open lower

04 Dec 2019 - Following negative leads from US markets, the ASX looks set to drop at the open. The Dow fell for a third day and the rest of the US markets were rattled when US Pres…

RBA holds official cash rate at 0.75%: ASX closes 2.2% lower

03 Dec 2019 - It has been a disappointing day of trade for the ASX closing 2.2% lower. NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH) and Silver Lake Resources (ASX:SLR) all experienced small rises today.…

Two consecutive current account surpluses: ASX 1.7% lower at noon

03 Dec 2019 - The ASX dropped at the open following soft leads from Wall Street and is now tracking 1.7 per cent lower at noon. Speedcast International (ASX:SDA) and shares in West…

Trump to impose tariffs: Aus shares to tumble

03 Dec 2019 - The Australian share market looks set to tumble this morning. US President Donald Trump to put tariffs on steel and aluminum exports from Brazil and Argentina. Hannah…

ASX falls short of new high: Aus shares close 0.2% higher

02 Dec 2019 - Perenti's Surface Mining Industry Sector Group (ASX:PER) secures $165 million worth of new and extended contracts.

Housing prices surge: Aus shares 0.5% higher at noon

2 Dec 2019 - The Australian share market has risen sharply this morning as investors await a big week of local economic data. All of the sectors except energy are in the green. Buy…

A big week for local economic news: ASX poised to open higher

02 Dec 2019 - Despite weak leads from US markets, the ASX looks set to open higher this morning just ahead of a large week of local economic data to be released. China insists US t…

Mitchell Services (ASX:MSV) acquires Deepcore Holdings: Aus shares close 2% higher over week

29 Nov 2019 - It’s been a positive week of trade on the Australian share market despite today’s downturn. Private sector credit grew slower than expected in October and a number of…