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Kathmandu and JB Hi-Fi take a dip: ASX tracking 0.9% higher at noon

03 Jan 2019 - The Australian share market reversed its losses from yesterday's fall at the open this morning and is now tracking 0.9 per cent higher at noon. Pilbara Minerals (ASX:…

China's Manufacturing PMI causes concern: ASX closes 1.6% lower

02 Jan 2019 - Australian shares took a dive this afternoon after China's December manufacturing report disappointed – more on this later. Commonwealth Bank is leading the market lo…

Rocky start to the trading year: ASX tracking 0.1% lower at noon

02 Jan 2019 - The ASX started the trading year opening lower and is now tracking 0.1% at noon. The major banks saw some small losses with Westpac (ASX:WBC) seeing a 1 per cent drop…

Speedcast International appoints new COO

02 Jan 2019 - Remote communication and IT solutions company Speedcast International (ASX:SDA) today announced that Sebastien Lehnherr is joining the company as Chief Operating Offi…

Starpharma's VivaGel® condom receives approval in Japan

02 Jan 2019 - Biotech company Starpharma (ASX:SPL) has today announced that the VivaGel® condom has received final regulatory approval and is now able to be marketed in Japan.

Sims Metal Management says goodbye to Robert Bass

02 Jan 2019 - Sims Metal Management (ASX:SGM) has announced Robert Bass has retired as a Director of the Company effective immediately.

Markets take a dip on last day of trade for 2018: ASX closes 0.1% lower

31 Dec 2018 - It was a fairly positive day of trade for the ASX until it closed lower as the market took an early mark for New Year's Eve. The market has felt the pressure for the …

Christmas holiday week ends on the up: ASX closes 1.02% higher

28 Dec 2018 - It has been a positive day of trade for the Australian share market as the market closed in positive territory. Most of this week's gains came on Thursday. The big fo…

Servcorp executives in share option scheme

28 Dec 2018 - The Directors of Servcorp (ASX:SRV) have resolved to grant up to 1,285,000 options over unissued ordinary shares to 14 key executives and 48 managers globally.

FDA request more data for Starpharma's infection gel approval

28 Dec 2018 - Biotech company Starpharma (ASX:SPL) has received advice from the US Food and Drug Administration that it will require more clinical data prior to approving VivaGel® …

Sandfire exercises option to enter JV on Red Mountain

27 Dec 2018 - White Rock Minerals (ASX:WRM) is pleased to announce that Sandfire Resources NL (ASX:SFR) has exercised its option under the subscription agreement enter into a Joint…

Santa's gift - cheaper petrol: ASX closes 0.5% higher

24 Dec 2018 - It has been a positive day of trade for the ASX. After opening in the red the local bourse managed to gain momentum. The price of Brent crude oil dropped below $US60 …

Speedcast International signs new deal with Carnival

24 Dec 2018 - Remote communication and IT solutions, Speedcast International (ASX:SDA) has signed a new contract, with Carnival Corporation, the world's largest leisure travel comp…

New York reverses gains: ASX set to open lower

20 Dec 2018 - The ASX is set to open lower this morning, dragged down by Wall St after shares in New York reversed gains of more than 1 per cent yesterday. The Federal Reserve lift…

Materials help lift the market: ASX closes 1% higher

17 Dec 2018 - It has been a positive day of trade for the ASX with a close 1% higher. There was an afternoon swing boosted by the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) which saw a rise after…

Sigma signs $500 million receivables purchase agreement with Westpac

17 Dec 2018 - Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) has announced that it has established a new $500 million receivables purchase agreement with Westpac.

Speedcast completes Globecomm acquisition

17 Dec 2018 - Speedcast (ASX:SDA) says it has completed the acquisition of Globecomm systems for $134 million.

Nine Entertainment see a dip: ASX 0.7% lower at noon

14 Dec 2018 - The ASX has been falling lower through out the morning and is tracking 0.7% lower at noon. Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (ASX:API), saw a rise today after reit…

Not enough steam, but ASX gains for 3rd day: Aus shares close 0.1% higher

13 Dec 2018 - Market Wrap. Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group (ASX:SCP) distribution rises 6.6%, property valuations up 0.5%. ANZ's (ASX:ANZ) Fred Ohlsson to take an unpai…

TPG shares drop on merger query: ASX 0.3% higher at noon

13 Dec 2018 - The ASX is trading higher at noon - tracking 0.3%. Big banks and miners are helping the rise. ANZ (ASX:ANZ) is up despite Group Executive Fred Ohlsson announcing he i…

A strong night for global markets: ASX set to open higher

13 Dec 2018 - The ASX is set to open higher this morning. Shares on Wall Street jumped in morning trading, led by tech stocks. European stocks rallied as the British prime Minister…

Meridian Energy appoints new Chairman

13 Dec 2018 - Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) Chair Chris Moller will retire at the Company’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting in October next year and Meridian’s directors have decided that…

Information technology sector leads the rally: ASX closed 1.4% higher

12 Dec 2018 - The ASX bounced 1.4% higher, continuing its rally for the second day, but it still wasn’t enough to recoup the losses made on Monday, after the XJO lost 2.3%. Financi…

Energy on the rise: ASX 0.6% higher at noon

12 Dec 2018 - The ASX opened higher following mixed leads from Wall Street where gains and losses alternated throughout the trading day yesterday. It is now tracking 0.6 per cent h…

Sonic Healthcare to snap up Aurora Diagnostics USA, launches A$600m placement

12 Dec 2018 - Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) is set to acquire US pathology services company, Aurora Diagnostics for US$540 million.