14 Aug 2020 - The market finished strong today closing 0.6% higher, with most of the sectors capping gains. Information technology rose 4.2%, thanks to an outstanding performance from biotech Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) which skyrocketed around 39% higher on hopes that the FDA will approve its flagship product.
14 Aug 2020 - The Australian share market opened higher following mixed leads from international markets and is tracking 0.5 per cent higher mid-session. Most of the sectors are in the green, with Information Technology and Industrials leading the charge. Credit Suisse rates AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) as an Underperform, with a decreased 12-month price target of $12.60.
14 Aug 2020 - Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) today announced its 2020 half year results for the period ended 30 June 2020.
14 Aug 2020 - Baby Bunting Group's (ASX:BBN) full year statutory NPAT fell 14% to $10 million compared to the PCP.
14 Aug 2020 - Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) today announced the appointment of Nick Traber as Chief Executive of its Concrete division.
14 Aug 2020 - Mobile measurement solution company, ikeGPS Group (ASX:IKE) has confirmed the successful completion of the retail component of its fully underwritten 1 for 7 accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer.
14 Aug 2020 - Australian shares are poised to slide at the open after mostly lower results on Wall Street and negative leads from European markets. Reporting Season is well underway, with Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU), National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) and Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) expected to release their financial results today. A subsidiary of Ricegrowers (ASX:SGL), CopRice, has penned a purchase agreement to acquire the dairy and beef business of Riverbank Stockfeeds for under $10 million.
13 Aug 2020 - The Australian share market rose at the open but closed 0.7 per cent down at the end of trade. Employment and hours worked rose in July according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
13 Aug 2020 - Employment and hours worked rose in July according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. CIMIC Group (ASX:CIM) company CPB Contractors has announced another package win for the week, securing $107 million worth of work across Australia and India.
13 Aug 2020 - Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) has reported a 38% increase in net profit after tax to a record $301.6 million compared to $218.2 million for FY19. The mining company will pay a record final dividend for the year of 9 cents per share fully franked delivering a total FY20 dividend of 16 cents per share, a 68% increase on FY19.
