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James Hardie (ASX:JHX) raises its FY adjusted NOPAT: ASX poised to open higher

07 Nov 2019 - Despite weak leads from US markets, the ASX looks set to open higher. Wall Street shares dropped after it was reported that President Donald Trump and Chinese Preside…

Macquarie downgrades Blackmores (ASX:BKL): Aus shares close 0.6% lower

06 Nov 2019 - Following a steady decline over the afternoon the S&P/ASX200 closed 0.6 per cent lower. Macquarie downgraded Blackmores (ASX:BKL) as an Underperform and reduces its 1…

Pendal Group (ASX:PDL) tops best performers list: Aus shares flat at noon

06 Nov 2019 - The Australian share market opened lower despite positive leads from Wall Street and is now tracking flat at noon. Pendal Group (ASX:PDL) has topped the ASX best perf…

US to withdraw from Paris Agreement: Aus shares to open higher

06 Nov 2019 - Following strong leads from US markets, the S&P/ASX200 is poised to edge higher at the open. The United States comes under intense criticism as it notifies the United…

Cup Day: Aus shares close 0.2% higher

05 Nov 2019 - Aus shares close 0.2% higher. RBA leaves cash rate unchanged at 0.75%. Westpac (ASX:WBC) has successfully completed a $2 billion institutional placement at $25.32 per…

Westpac slumps: Aus shares 0.1% higher at noon

05 Nov 2019 - The local sharemarket’s bright start has faded in the second hour of trade. The market opened up around 40 pts following Wall Street higher but has eased back and is …

Record highs for Wall Street: ASX poised to open higher

05 Nov 2019 - Following positive leads from US markets, the ASX looks set to open higher. Stocks in the US rose with the Dow Jones claiming its first record since July. Uber stocks…

Banks down on Westpac (ASX:WBC) report: ASX closes 0.3% higher

04 Nov 2019 - The ASX closed 0.3% higher. Banks didn’t fare so well though. Westpac (ASX:WBC) reported a 15% slump in full-year profit, a cut to its dividend and announced they wan…

Westpac profit plunges 15% dragging down the banks: ASX 0.4% higher at noon

04 Nov 2019 - The Australian sharemarket has dulled its early rise but most sectors are in the green at midday. Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) has signed a 5-year contract with The Ohio Sta…

US jobs numbers boost Wall Street: Aus shares to open higher

04 Nov 2019 - The local sharemarket is poised to open higher following strong leads from Wall Street on Friday. In the US stocks rose sharply as investor sentiment got a boost from…

Healthcare leads the sectors: ASX close 0.1% higher

01 Nov 2019 - The ASX drifted lower following soft leads from Wall Street but managed to pick up momentum and is now tracking 0.1% higher at noon. Iluka (ASX:ILU) shares are still …

Estia Health (ASX:EHE) weighs on the Healthcare sector: ASX trading flat at noon

01 Nov 2019 - The ASX drifted lower following soft leads from Wall Street and is now tracking 0.06% lower at noon. The Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) shares are dropping – they reported…

Wall Street banks fall despite US rate cut: Aus shares to open lower

01 Nov 2019 - Australian shares are poised to fall at the open following weak leads from Wall Street and renewed concerns over the US-China trade deal. All eyes will be on the Heal…

Iluka flags $2 billion demerger: Aus shares close 0.4% lower

31 Oct 2019 - Aus shares close 0.4% lower. Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) has flagged a possible $2 billion demerger of BHP royalites asset, Mining Area C royalty (MAC).

ANZ profit hit: Aus shares 0.3% lower at noon

31 Oct 2019 - Aus shares 0.3% lower at noon, ANZ (ASX:ANZ) profit slipped 7 per cent on remediation costs.

Fed cuts rates a quarter of a point: ASX poised to open higher

31 Oct 2019 - The ASX looks set to open higher this morning. Over in the US the Federal Open Market Committee lowered its benchmark funds rate by 25 basis points. This was expected…

Silver Lake Resources gained 7.5%: Aus shares close 0.8% lower

30 Oct 2019 - Aus shares close 0.8% lower. Local market under pressure as investors were cautious ahead of tomorrow's expected US interest rate cut.

Costa Group (ASX:CGC) shares plunged: Aus shares 0.6% lower at noon

30 Oct 2019 - The Australian share market opened lower in early trade tracking 0.6 per cent down at noon. Shares in Costa Group plunged 26.3 per cent when trading commenced.

US Fed rate cut expected: Aus shares to open lower

30 Oct 2019 - Australian shares are poised to open lower this morning with Wall Street investors keeping a careful watch as US policymakers

Speedcast (ASX:SDA) aids the Information Technology sector: ASX set to close 0.1% higher

29 Oct 2019 - It has been a mostly positive day of trade for the ASX after a small dip around lunchtime the the local bourse managed to close 0.1% higher. Coles Group (ASX:COL) ros…

Bravura (ASX:BVS) shares up after acquisition announcement: ASX tracking 0.1% higher at noon

29 Oct 2019 - The ASX rose at the open and is now tracking 0.1% higher at noon. Bravura Solutions (ASX:BVS) shares are on the up today after they announced they are to acquire Fino…

S&P500 closes at all-time high: Aus shares open higher

29 Oct 2019 - Technology stocks push S&P 500 index to an all-time high. Virgin Galactic stock have soared as it begins trading. iSignthis (ASX:ISX) responds to recent ASX query.

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) makes new gas discovery: Aus shares close 0.02% higher

28 Oct 2019 - The ASX200 opened higher reverberating the positive movements on Wall Street and posted its 6th consecutive session of gains today, managing to scrape in 0.02% higher…

Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) on the hunt for new director/s: Aus shares 0.2% higher at noon

28 Oct 2019 - The Australian share market opened in positive territory following encouraging leads from Wall Street and is now tracking 0.2% higher at noon. Materials is leading th…

Wall St rises on earnings and trade optimism: Aus shares to open higher

28 Oct 2019 - The local sharemarket is poised to open higher following a positive session in the US on Friday. Stocks rose on Wall St on Friday as investors were buoyed by strong e…

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