14 Jul 2020 - Following a mixed close from US markets overnight, the ASX looks set to open lower this morning. Investors in China were not perturbed by a rise in coronavirus cases as shares in Asia jumped yesterday. Coronavirus infections past 13 million across the world. The Huljich family, which last disclosed a 22% stake in Pushpay (ASX:PPH) has entered a block trade agreement.
13 Jul 2020 - The Australian share market rose at the open and closed 0.98 per cent up at the end of today’s trade. The Star Entertainment Group (ASX:SGR) has confirmed a patron who visited The Star Sydney has returned a positive test for COVID-19.
13 Jul 2020 - The Australian share market opened higher this morning and is now trading 0.7 per cent up at noon. TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) has responded to a research report published by GMT Research about the company’s audited results.
13 Jul 2020 - Australian shares are set to to start the week on a positive footing following overseas gains. US stocks rose Friday as news about a potential coronavirus treatment increased hope for an economic recovery.
10 Jul 2020 - After a shaky day of trade the Australian market closed 0.6% lower. UBS has downgraded Treasury Wines Estates (ASX:TWE) from a Buy to a Neutral, with a 12 month price target of $11.80.
10 Jul 2020 - The Australian share market is off to a rocky start today. It opened lower following renewed fears of a second wave of covid-19 in the US and is now tracking 0.1% per cent lower at noon. Macquarie rates Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) as an outperform with a 12 month price target of $112. Buy now, pay later provider Sezzle (ASX:SZL) is to raise $86.3 million.
10 Jul 2020 - The Australian market is poised to open lower following mostly negative leads from international markets. This comes as Johns Hopkins University records over 60,000 new covid-19 cases in the US- a record for a 24-hour period. Perth based iron ore explorer, AustSino Resources Group (ASX:ANS) has penned a binding subscription agreement with Midwest Resource Finance Group. Gold and oil retreated overnight.
09 Jul 2020 - The Australian share market rose at the open and continued to rally closing 0.6 per cent up at the end of today’s trade. Home loan commitments for housing fell sharply in May, down 11.6 per cent.
09 Jul 2020 - The Australian share market opened higher this morning and is now trading 0.8 per cent up at noon. Salt Lake Potash’s (ASX:SO4) the Lake Way Project is now over 90% procured with all key vendor contracts executed. Afterpay (ASX:APT) is leading the top 200 gains at midday.
09 Jul 2020 - Following small gains from US markets overnight, the ASX looks set to open higher this morning. The US is seeing some fluctuation in the markets as investors weigh up the economic recovery from the pandemic. Back home Victorian farmers are struggling to place their products as many Melbourne restaurants return to lockdown. Iron ore saw a sharp rise in price. Rio Tinto gives contract termination notice to Meridian (ASX:MEZ).
