Zip Co (ASX:Z1P) revenue up 88%
21 Jan 2021 - Zip (ASX:Z1P) released their quarter figures to December showing customer numbers across Australia, New Zealand and the United States grew 97 per cent to 5.7 million.
21Jan
21Jan
Joe Biden is sworn in as 46th President of the USA: ASX set to open higher
21 Jan 2021 - Following a lift on US markets overnight, the ASX looks set to open higher this morning. Donald Trump's presidency came to an end in the early hours of this morning when Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. China's December coal imports from Australia were zero due to import restrictions. Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) has completed the acquisition of Meridian Energy following cash payment of $201 million.
20Jan
The sharemarket hits 6770.4 points: ASX closed 0.4% higher
20 Jan 2021 - Australia’s sharemarket closed higher today on news the US are looking to boost their economy with more stimulus. The S&P/ASX 200 index finished 28 points up or 0.4 per cent higher at 6,770. Shares in PolyNovo (ASX:PNV) went up today after they announced they are moving into Poland and Turkey. Meanwhile shares in Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) have dropped.
20Jan
Consumer Sentiment fell by 4.5% in January: ASX tracking 0.5% higher at noon
20 Jan 2021 - The local bourse rose at the open and has remained steady in the first two hours of trade. The S&P/ASX 200 index is 33 points up or 0.5% higher at 6,775. Shares in PolyNovo (ASX:PNV) went up today after they announced they are moving into Poland and Turkey. Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) has negotiated to acquire an additional 10% of Angel Nickel.
20Jan
Downer EDI (ASX:DOW) awarded $330 million Telstra contract
20 Jan 2021 - Downer EDI (ASX:DOW) has been awarded a Field Services contract by Telstra (ASX:TLS) at around $330 million over a maximum term of five years.
20Jan
The AUB Group (ASX:AUB) to sell Altius shareholding for $57m
20 Jan 2021 - Australasia’s largest equity-based insurance broker network, the AUB Group (ASX:AUB), is set to sell its total shareholding in Altius Group Holdings Pty to The Riverside Company for $57 million.
20Jan
Mydeal.com.au (ASX:MYD) reports H1 profits of $126.7 million
20 Jan 2021 - Mydeal.com.au (ASX:MYD) saw first half gross sales increase to $126.7 million for the six months ending December 31, a rise of 217 per cent on the first half of financial 2020.
20Jan
Ansell (ASX:ANN) see continued elevated demand for products due to Covid
20 Jan 2021 - Protection safety solutions company Ansell (ASX:ANN) reports that because of Covid - they continue to see elevated demand for a number of its products particularly in the Chemical Protective Clothing department.
20Jan
Yellen gives approval for more US stimulus: ASX poised to open higher
20 Jan 2021 - Following a boost on US markets overnight, the ASX looks set to open higher this morning. Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden’s choice for Treasury secretary, is in favour of more stimulus. Back home, some of the larger banks will stop giving automatic mortgage holidays to home owners struggling due to the pandemic. Yancoal (ASX:YAN) reports that their run of mine coal production was down 3% from the third quarter in 2020.
20Jan
Retail trends under COVID, January 2021
20 Jan 2021 - National Retail Association CEO Dominique Lamb discusses retail performance over the Christmas period, trends in retail, and strategies for encouraging consumer spending.