Yearly Archives - 2020

China’s travel ban extended due to coronavirus: ASX poised to open higher

14 Feb 2020 - Despite Wall St closing lower yesterday, the ASX looks set to open higher this morning after the WHO says new coronavirus cases have stablised – but warn that could change. Global parking business Smart Parking (ASX:SPZ) has been appointed to provide parking technology solutions at London Gatwick Airport, the UK’s second largest airport.

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Breville (ASX:BRG) shot up 27.6%: ASX closed 0.2% higher

13 Feb 2020 - It has been a positive day of trade for the ASX, the local bourse managed to close 0.2% higher. Shares in Downer (ASX:DOW) continue to fall after reporting a fall in first half profit yesterday. Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) shares are tumbling after reporting yesterday that their current CEO, Michael Clarke, will retire. Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) says the settlement of the Federal Court proceedings commenced by Taco Bill Mexican Restaurants.

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TPG (ASX:TPM) and Vodafone merger to go ahead: ASX tracking 0.2% higher at noon

13 Feb 2020 - The ASX rose at the open and is now tracking 0.2% higher at noon. Breville (ASX:BRG) shares shot up after reporting half-year net profit up by 14.1%. The best-performing sector is Utilities, while the worst performing sector is Consumer Staples. Vodafone Hutchison Australia welcomes the Federal Court’s decision to allow the proposed merger with TPG Telecom (ASX:TPM) to proceed.

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