October 11, 2023

The S&P/ASX 200 is trading 0.6 per cent higher at 7,082.70. Futures The SPI futures are up 44 points. Best and worst performers The best-performing sector is Consumer Discretionary, up 1.1 per cent. The worst-performing sector is Health Care, down 0.02 per cent. The best-performing large cap is Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC), trading 3 per

In the realm of profit announcements, cash earnings typically reign supreme for most banks, though Westpac has reverted to using statutory earnings. In the recent disclosure by the Bank of Queensland, the spotlight was on its $450 million in cash earnings for the year ending August 31, as well as a stark 70% decline in

Australian bond yields have decreased, following the trend of their US counterparts, in response to signals from Federal Reserve officials that the central bank is unlikely to raise interest rates further. The three-year Australian bond yields reached a four-week low of 3.88%, trading at 3.93%, while the 10-year yields dropped by 5 basis points to

To register for Friday’s webinar click here. Talon Energy (ASX:TPD) and TMK Energy (ASX:TMK) have agreed to consolidate ownership of the Gurvantes XXXV Project. In response, Talon’s Managing Director, Colby Hauser, commented: “This consolidation is a logical transaction and compelling opportunity to create value for both sets of shareholders by unlocking important synergies in the

Oil prices experienced a significant decline of more than $1 a barrel on Tuesday, extending a downward trend that began earlier in the day. Market sentiment was influenced by concerns over global demand levels. However, traders remained cautious, keeping a watchful eye on potential supply disruptions amid ongoing military clashes between Israel and the Palestinian

Small-cap stocks extended their winning streak for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, with the Russell 2000 index surging 1.14%, outpacing the S&P 500, which gained just 0.52%. The Russell 2000 has gained 2.8% since October 3, while the S&P 500 managed a 3.0% increase over the same period. Notably, the Russell 2000 remains 11.5%