Yearly Archives - 2021

Mixed session on Wall Street: ASX poised to open lower

17 Mar 2021 - Following mixed leads from US markets, the ASX looks set to open lower. The global aluminium industry must slash greenhouse gas emissions by 77% by 2050 to meet climate change goals. Alibaba’s internet browser has been removed from several app stores in China as the company’s feud with the Chinese government continues. Fonterra Co-operative Group (ASX:FSF) report positive half year results.

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Tech sector pushes market up: ASX closed 0.8% higher

16 Mar 2021 - It has been a positive day of trade for the Australian share market. At the closing bell the S&P/ASX 200 index closed 54 points up, or 0.8 per cent higher to finish at 6,827. Pendal Group (ASX:PDL) today announced that Group CEO, Emilio Gonzalez, will step down after 11 years in the role.

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More EU countries suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine: ASX to open higher

16 Mar 2021 - Following positive leads from US markets due to a tech push, the ASX looks set to open higher. Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Ireland and the Netherlands have joined the growing list of countries that have suspended the use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine over blood clot concerns. Back home, last week the national average price of unleaded petrol fell by 1.1 cents a litre to 140.2 cents per litre (c/l) according to the Australian Institute...

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