Yearly Archives - 2021

CSL (ASX:CSL) reports a 44% jump in NPAT: ASX closes flat at 6,886 points

18 Feb 2021 - The S&P/ASX 200 Index closed 0.01 per cent or 1 point higher at 6,886 points. The best performing stock is Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) rising 17.5% despite reporting 24% drop in NPAT for their half year yesterday while the worst performing stock was NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH) falling 17.1% following mixed results reporting a 12% drop in profits and 44% increase in revenue for their 1H FY 20.

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QEM (ASX:QEM) – vanadium and oil shale developer, Julia Creek, QLD

18 Feb 2021 - QEM Limited (ASX:QEM) Managing Director, Gavin Loyden provides an update on the company's flagship Julia Creek vanadium and oil shale project in North Western Queensland, including work on the optimal processing route and the appointment of UK-based engineering consultancy GSA Environmental Limited (GSAe) to conduct vanadium extraction test work on Julia Creek shale.

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Australia launches inquiry into banks: ASX poised to open lower

18 Feb 2021 - Australian shares are poised to open lower this morning despite rising optimism about global vaccinations and economic growth. UK PM Boris Johnson has outlined a staged exit from coronavirus restrictions that would see a return to work for Brits over the next five months. Back home, an Australian parliamentary committee has launched an inquiry into the impact of changes in the investment policies of banks, superannuation funds and other financial institutions. Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) report...

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