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LiveTelco giant misses the mark
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdTelstra’s earnings figures look like the first real disappointment of earnings season — so why keep its guidance?
CBA shines in credit gloom
CHRIS KOHLER, DAVID ROGERS, ANGUS BIRDAmid squeezed margins and regulatory headwinds, what’s driving CBA’s eighth straight record first-half profit?
LiveBlue chips drag on market rally
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdThe local sharemarket has closed in negative territory as big banks and miners drag on what was a promising session.
LIVEASX 200: who’s making the cut?
CHRIS KOHLER, DAVID ROGERS, ANGUS BIRDThe ASX soon announces its quarterly shuffle and Morgan Stanley tips those set to make a show, or be shown the door.
LiveMarket’s best week in nine
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdTrump’s hints at tax reform set fire under local stocks as the ASX closes out its best weekly performance since December.
A2 Milk tipped for new highs
Daniel Palmer, Chris KohlerUBS has lifted its price target for the market darling as brand recognition surges in China.
LIVETurn bull like the best: AMP
CHRIS KOHLER, DAVID ROGERS, ANGUS BIRDThe funds manager is waving a red rag at equity investors as darling Domino’s jumps on a new wave of confidence.
LiveThe champions of change
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdRestructuring isn’t without risk, so which Australian companies look ready to take change in their stride?
LIVERBA upbeat on Aussie economy
CHRIS KOHLER, DAVID ROGERS, ANGUS BIRDThe RBA keeps interest rates on hold as investors dissect the central bank’s commentary on the domestic economy.
LiveGold stocks strike
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdMiners of the precious metal unearth a standout performance as the ASX trims swings from gains.
UPDATEDStocks’ worst week since Trump
Chris KohlerThe local market has now given back all gains booked since Donald Trump’s election.
James Hardie trims guidance
Chris KohlerShares in James Hardie slid 5pc after it lowered its earnings outlook, noting uncertainty in the US housing market.
LIVEThe Trump honeymoon is over
CHRIS KOHLER, DAVID ROGERS, ANGUS BIRDThe ASX has lost everything its gained since the US election as investors begin to reassess the new president.
UPDATEDStocks end modestly in the red
Chris KohlerThe local market has edged marginally lower, as investors digested earnings reports and Trump’s latest comments.
LiveDowner’s $350m slam dunk
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdThe engineering contractor has its best day on the ASX in nine years after a profit update and guidance boost.
UPDATEDResources rally lifts stocks
Chris KohlerFresh optimism around resources and materials has driven a firm rebound in the local market.
UpdatedOFX boss goes amid Brexit pain
Michael Roddan, Chris KohlerForex group OFX reveals it launched a confidential search for a new CEO, as it posted a “disappointing” trading update.
LIVEIs the Trump honeymoon over?
CHRIS KOHLER, DAVID ROGERS, ANGUS BIRDUBS says there’s still global equity optimism, but are the market’s Trump fears amassing?
UPDATEDTrump nerves weigh on stocks
Chris KohlerThe local market has closed firmly in the red, amid jitters over Trump’s policies and a swag of corporate updates.
LIVEStock picks and flicks
CHRIS KOHLER, DAVID ROGERS, ANGUS BIRDBuy or sell? Morgan Stanley delivers us a market map to the darlings — and point out roadblocks on the way.
Ansell in UK healthcare deal
Chris KohlerGloves and condoms producer Ansell has bought UK’s Nitritex, which makes disposable gloves and goggles, for $94.2m.
Saputo to mop up Warrnambool
John Durie, Chris KohlerMinority stakeholder Lion is set to accept Saputo’s bid to buy the shares in Warrnambool it doesn’t already own.
LiveInvestors cautious in Trump wake
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdUS policy looms over trading today as investors stick to the sidelines, but can the ASX recover lost ground?
UPDATEDBanks spur ASX to stronger close
Chris KohlerThe local market has ended firmly higher, as optimism over Trump’s plans fired up bank stocks.
Real estate agents face jail
Chris KohlerTwo former LJ Hooker agents will front court over allegations of siphoning more than $2 million from customers.
LiveBanks lift the local bourse
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdBulging banks are pushing the local sharemarket higher as it looks end the trading week on a high.
At $50m, it’s not a bad racket
Chris KohlerThe winners of this year’s Australian Open will pocket more money than anyone in the history of the tournament.
BHP strikes 18-month high
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdSoaring iron ore and a positive production update has seen the world’s biggest miner stack on over $4bn.
LiveASX close a two-week high
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdThe local index closed at a two-week high with miners receiving a boost from stockpiling before Chinese New Year.
LivePinnacle lobs Hunter Hall bid
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdPinnacle has added a new twist to the Hunter Hall tale, with a second offer to rival Washington H. Soul Pattinson.
Lifeline for sportswear maker
Chris KohlerBLK, which went into administration in November last year, has been sold to a group led by a East Timor-based company.
Ailing sports firm BLK sold
Chris KohlerBLK, whose jerseys were worn by AFL premiers the Western Bulldogs, has been bought by Timor and Fiji investors.
LiveBanks heavy on the ASX
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdThe local index has been dragged into the red today as ratings downgrades hurt major bank shares.
LiveAussie fades, Yellen spurs US
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdThe local currency retreats from yesterday’s highs as the Fed chair’s rhetoric firms the greenback.
Luxury cars speed to new record
Chris KohlerAudi, BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar and Lamborghini have contributed to record luxury vehicles sales in Australia for 2016.
LiveBank weight hits ASX
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdThe local bourse is following a global equity market downtrend — major banks’ shares adding pressure.
Anti-shark deal creates waves
CHRIS KOHLERShark Mitigation Systems has surged after announcing a partnership with international surf retailer Rusty.
Yowie’s monster US sales
Chris KohlerThe long-forgotten Yowie chocolate treat is taking the US by storm following the Perth company’s best ever quarterly result.
LiveMarket wary of May speech
Chris Kohler, David Rogers, Angus BirdThe local sharemarket is down as investors shy away ahead of the British Prime Minister’s speech later today.
LiveBHP unearths new strength
Chris Kohler, Angus BirdThe mining giant’s shares have touched highs in today’s session unseen for 18 months.
Opinion
We’ll all win if PM cows unions
Janet Albrechtsen The power grab for volunteer firefighters goes to the heart of the federal election.
Disruption looms in anti-elitism
Paul Kelly Feeling ripped off by corruption and afraid of terrorism and migrants, voters are going to extremes.
Politics is turning into tennis
Greg Craven There are only two dogs in this fight — our first unashamedly imperial poll.
Don’t be fooled, focus on future
Catherine Livingstone We need policies that prevent a downward spiral as the world’s economy evolves.
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