Monthly Archives - August 2019

IT sector adds the most this week, 6%: Aus shares rise for 2nd week, this time adding 1.2%

30 Aug 2019 - Four days of straight gains and benchmark ASX200 now about 4% away from the all-time high hit late July. Australian dwellings approvals fall 9.7%, vs flat result expected. Austal Ltd (ASX:ASB) shares jump on record revenue and profit. Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) attributable profit lifts 9%. ACCC takes action against BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL).

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Information Technology sector bolsters market: ASX tracking 1.2% higher at noon

30 Aug 2019 - The ASX opened higher and continued to rise throughout the morning now tracking at 1.2% higher at noon. The market has been bolstered by the Information Technology sector. Lithium miner Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) shares have slipped after reporting a huge half-year loss. Recce Pharmaceuticals (ASX:RCE) receive a successful grant application for a Research Hub in Sydney.

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BlueScope Steel sued for allegedly attempting to fix prices

30 Aug 2019 - BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) informed the ASX today that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has started civil proceedings against them and their former employee Jason Ellis alleging contraventions of the Australian competition law cartel provisions.

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Link Admin shares on the up after pleasing NPAT: ASX closes 0.1% higher

29 Aug 2019 - The ASX fell throughout the day managing to gain momentum before the close to close at 0.1% higher. Financial company Link Administration Holdings (ASX:LNK) shot up over 10% today after reporting their NPAT was up 123% for the year. System solutions providers Objective Corp (ASX:OCL) has been awarded a $38 million contract with City of Gold Coast to continue their digital transformation.

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US/China trade talks to resume: ASX set to open higher

30 Aug 2019 - Optimism resumed on the markets as President Donald Trump announced that the US and China are scheduled to have a conversation about trade today. The Dow surged more that 300 points. The ASX looks set to open higher this morning. Lithium miner Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) reported a huge half-year loss due to its flagship Mt Cattlin project.

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