Westpac (ASX:WBC) appoints new COO
28 Jul 2020 - Westpac (ASX:WBC) appoints Scott Collary as its new COO, its Group Executive Gary Thursby is set to depart, and announces a new Group Operating Office.
28Jul
28Jul
US stimulus looms: Aus shares to open higher
28 Jul 2020 - Following positive leads from US markets with Wall Street closing higher, the Australian share market looks set to open in the green this morning. Market sentiment was boosted on the back of a looming US government stimulus package proposed to aid the impact of coronavirus.
27Jul
Ingenia (ASX:INA) acquires $16M lifestyle community: Aus shares close 0.3% higher
27 Jul 2020 - It has been a positive day of trade for the Australian share market. After opening behind the eight ball, the market rebounded in early trade and ended the day 0.3 per cent higher. Gold surged past the $US1,900 an ounce threshold today for the first time since 2011. Analysts warn that a second wave of COVID-19 lockdowns in Melbourne could spark another round of capital raisings as companies look to strengthen their balance sheet during...
27Jul
Tasmania tops economic rankings: Aus shares 0.3% higher at noon
27 Jul 2020 - The Australian share market opened slightly lower this morning following mostly negative leads from international markets and rising geopolitical tensions between China and the US. Despite the drop at the open, the market rebounded in early trade. About half of the sectors are in the green this morning, Materials leading the way. Commsec has released its quarterly State of the States report. For the first time in over a decade Tasmania is number one in...
27Jul
St Barbara (ASX:SBM) subsidiary to acquire Moose River Resources
27 Jul 2020 - Gold producer and explorer, St Barbara (ASX:SBM) has agreed to acquire Moose River Resources Incorporated through its wholly owned subsidiary Atlantic Mining.
27Jul
Bubs Australia (ASX:BUB) annual gross revenue grows 32%
27 Jul 2020 - Infant formula producer, Bubs Australia (ASX:BUB) has released its quarterly activities report for the period ended 30 June 2020.
27Jul
Geopacific Resources (ASX:GPR) appoints Sir Charles Lepani
27 Jul 2020 - Gold-copper development company, Geopacific Resources (ASX:GPR) has appointed Sir Charles Lepani as a non-executive director.
27Jul
Metcash (ASX:MTS) set to buy 70% stake in Total Tools
27 Jul 2020 - Wholesale distribution and marketing company, Metcash (ASX:MTS) has penned a binding agreement to acquire a 70 per cent interest in Total Tools Holdings for ~$57 million.
27Jul
Urban sprawl pushes US home sales to near 13-year high: Aus shares set to open lower
27 Jul 2020 - Based on the SPI, the ASX is poised to start the week on a negative note following mixed leads from international markets on Friday. The US Commerce Department has announced that sales of new single-family homes in the US soared to a near 13-year high in June. The meteoric rise in home sales comes on the back of low interest rates and a new migration trend sparked by covid-19. Digital Wine Ventures (ASX:DW8) generated total...
24Jul
IAG leads drop: Aus shares close 1.2% lower
24 Jul 2020 - The ASX declined today to close 1.2 per cent lower by 71 points to finish at 6,024, a 0.2 per cent decline over the week. IAG (ASX:IAG) led the drop on the news that it scrapped its dividend after flagging flat growth in gross written premiums. The ABS announced a jump in export growth on the back off strong iron ore exports. BlackWall Property Trust (ASX:BWR) announced it will acquire WOTSO Workspace.