30 Jul 2020 - The ASX looks set to open slightly higher this morning after the US central bank decided to keep interest rates at record lows for longer. Asian stocks look set for gains today after a signal from the Federal Reserve in the US that more stimulus will be provided. Back home futures rose here and in Japan and Hong Kong. Oceania Healthcare (ASX:OCA) announce dividend underwriting.
29 Jul 2020 - The markets flatlined this afternoon after a dip around midday. The local bourse closed 0.2 per cent lower. The Consumer Price Index fell 1.9 per cent in the June quarter, the lowest it has been on record, the ABS announced today. Westpac (ASX:WBC) announced it will bring back around 1,000 jobs to Australia from overseas in response to the growing demand for customer support due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
29 Jul 2020 - The Australian share market started to lift steadily after opening in the red at the open on the back of a Wall Street dip amid low consumer confidence in the US, dropping again on the ABS’s announcement that the Consumer Price Index has fallen to the lowest level in history amid the coronavirus pandemic. Downer EDI (ASX:DOW) has secured $324 million in several contracts across the power generation, oil and gas, and industrial sectors.
29 Jul 2020 - St Barbara Mining (ASX:SBM) announces it has achieved its production guidance for the 2020 financial year following a strong fourth quarter.
29 Jul 2020 - Mining and exploration company IGO (ASX:IGO) announces its production at Nova is above guidance while Tropicana is in line with the prior quarter. Underlying free cash flow is at $56 million for the June quarter and $311 million for the year.
29 Jul 2020 - Founder and long-standing Chief Executive and Managing Director of Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR), Robert Hosking, is set to retire at the company's 2020 annual general meeting after 16 years in the position.
29 Jul 2020 - Multinational contractor CIMIC Group (ASX:CIM) is in advanced negotiations to sell a 50% stake in Thiess, the world’s largest mining services provider. The deal would provide joint control of Thiess to CIMIC and Elliott Advisors.
29 Jul 2020 - The US markets finished lower, setting the Australian share market for a slow start this morning. On the commodities front, gold is seeing gains. Fintech company Wisr (ASX:WZR) reported a strong quarter, with record growth across a number of key metrics, despite tighter credit policies and the downturn from the pandemic. Its quarterly revenue increased by 50%.
28 Jul 2020 - The Australian share market rose at the open following strong mining stocks but fell during the session, closing 0.4 per cent down at the end of trade. Total payroll jobs decreased by 1.1 per cent in Australia between mid-June and mid-July.
28 Jul 2020 - The Australian share market opened higher this morning but is now trading 0.6 per cent up at noon. Wisr (ASX:WRZ) has released it’s fourth-quarter operating revenue, reporting the neo-lender reached $2.9 million, up 188 per cent on the same period last year.
