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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…

Private sector credit grows 2.5% year to Oct: Aus shares 0.2% higher at noon

29 Nov 2019 - The Australian share market opened slightly higher this morning and is currently 0.2% higher at noon. Citi rates plus sized fashion retailer, City Chic Collective (AS…

America’s support of Hong Kong to threaten US-China trade deal? Aus shares to open higher

29 Nov 2019 - European markets retreated as investors fear what the US’s ratification of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act could mean for the US-China trade deal. The AS…

Westpac (ASX:WBC) appoints new Financial Crime Committee: Aus shares close 0.2% higher

28 Nov 2019 - The Australian share market closed higher, tracking 0.2 per cent up. Service Stream and Telstra led the way as the best performing stocks. Westpac (ASX:WBC) has a new…

Investors await reaction to Trump's Hong Kong legislation: ASX tracking 0.4% higher at noon

28 Nov 2019 - The ASX rose at the open and is now tracking 0.4% higher at noon. Investors are waiting to see how the markets react to Trump signing Hong Kong legislation that would…

Fresh highs for US markets on GDP data: ASX poised to open higher

28 Nov 2019 - Following positive leads from US markets, the ASX looks set to open higher. The S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones closed at all-time levels for a third straight day. Resu…

Bravura (ASX:BVS) shoots up 14%: ASX closed 0.9% higher

27 Nov 2019 - The ASX rose throughout the day and managed to close 0.9% higher. The RBA signalled interest rates are to stay low. Shares in Caltex (ASX:CTX) rose after revealing it…

Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares down after CEO resignation: ASX tracking 0.5% higher at noon

27 Nov 2019 - The ASX opened lower and made moderate gains throughout the morning. It is now tracking 0.5% higher at noon. Meanwhile, Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares are down after their …

Alibaba makes Hong Kong debut: ASX poised to open lower

27 Nov 2019 - The ASX looks set to open lower despite US markets closing higher. US China trade negotiations rumble along keeping investors on their toes. Stocks in the US rose. In…

Caltex (ASX:CTX) confirms takeover offer: Aus shares close 0.8% higher

26 Nov 2019 - The Australian share market closed higher. Shares in Caltex Australia (ASX:CTX) rose 13 per cent and Bank of Queensland dropped 5.8 per cent. EML Payments (ASX: EML) …

Westpac (ASX:WBC) CEO resigns: Aus shares 0.9% higher at noon

26 Nov 2019 - Australian share market rose at the open: Caltex Australia (ASX:CTX) confirms takeover offer and Westpac (ASX:WBC) CEO Brian Hartzer will step down at the end of the…

LVMH (EPA:MC) to buy Tiffany & Co. (NYSE:TIF): Aus shares to open higher

26 Nov 2019 - The Australian share market is set to open higher following record highs overnight on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indexes. The highs came as China promised to ti…

Telcos leads the sectors: Aus shares close 0.3% higher

25 Nov 2019 - It has been a positive day of trade for the Australian share market closing 0.3 per cent higher. The Afterpay Touch Group (ASX:APT) shares closed the day on a high on…

Afterpay Touch Group (ASX:APT) shares rise on final audit for AUSTRAC: ASX tracking 0.6% higher at noon

25 Nov 2019 - The ASX rose at the open and is now tracking 0.6% higher at noon. The Afterpay Touch Group (ASX:APT) shares shot up on the back of its final audit provided to AUSTRAC…

$35 million deal from NSW gov for Fleetwood (ASX:FWD): ASX set to open higher

25 Nov 2019 - Following positive leads from US markets, the ASX looks set to open higher this morning. Shares on Wall Street ended the week on a positive note. President Donald Tru…

Westpac (ASX:WBC) drags on market following AUSTRAC claims: ASX closes 0.6% higher

22 Nov 2019 - It has been a positive day of trade for the ASX, closing 0.6% higher. Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares continue to fall after AUSTRAC reported claims against the bank earlier…

Mayne Pharma (ASX:MYX) shares drop on AGM update: ASX tracking 0.7% higher at noon

22 Nov 2019 - The ASX has risen at the open despite weak leads from Wall Street. It is now tracking 0.7% higher at noon. Mayne Pharma (ASX:MYX) shares took dip today after their AG…

Stocks in Europe and Asia slide: ASX poised open higher

22 Nov 2019 - Despite weak leads from US markets, the ASX looks set to open on a positive note this morning. Wall St took a slide following losses in Europe and Asia. The S&P 500 I…

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