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October 2023

Heated audience at CSL’s AGM

CSL’s (ASX:CSL) Annual General Meeting in Melbourne on Wednesday turned into a heated discussion regarding executive pay and a declining share price, casting a shadow over the reaffirmation of guidance for the upcoming year. CSL’s chairman, Brian McNamee, found himself defending the pharmaceutical giant’s growth prospects as it faced a 23% protest vote against executive […]

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Birkenstock successfully launches IPO at $US46 per share

German footwear giant Birkenstock and its private equity owner, L Catterton, have successfully completed their IPO, pricing shares at $US46 each, firmly positioning the iconic sandal maker on the American stock market. This move marks the fourth significant test of the US IPO market this month and underscores the strong investor appetite for new opportunities.

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Afternoon update: ASX up 0.6% as Consumer Discretionary leads gains

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

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Stocks of the Hour: Talon Energy, Besra Gold, King River Resources

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

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