Yearly Archives - 2020

US consumers spend $211 billion in online shopping boost: ASX poised to open lower

19 Aug 2020 - The ASX looks set to open slightly lower this morning after US stock futures were flat in overnight trading. The S&P 500 hit its highest level ever, a huge come back after the coronavirus losses. The US reports that e-commerce sales grew more than 30% between the first and second quarter of 2020, that's according to the US Department of Commerce. Consumers spent $211.5 billion online during the second quarter. Michael Hill International (ASX:MHJ) profits...

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RBA confirms severe economic downturn: Aus shares close 0.8% higher

18 Aug 2020 - The Australian share market rose at the open and closed 0.8 per cent higher. The Reserve Bank of Australia confirmed the economic downturn in Australia was the most severe in many decades, and staff estimates suggested a decline in GDP of around 7 per cent and a contraction in hours worked of around 10 per cent. That’s according to minutes released from the recent meeting.

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Aussie dollar rises over 72 US cents: ASX set to open higher

18 Aug 2020 - The ASX looks set to open higher this morning as US stocks rose mostly on technology as big banks sold off. The Democratic National Convention starts to run this week in the US ahead of the presidential election set for November – this is expected to raise caution on Wall Street. The AUD was up 0.49% to 72.06 US cents. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (ASX:FPH) report that for the first four months of the financial...

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