January 2024

Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting is scheduled for May 4 in Omaha, Nebraska, and it promises to be a historic event due to the absence of Charlie Munger, the company’s long-time vice chair and friend of Warren Buffett. This year, Buffett will take the stage alone. The timing of the meeting was disclosed earlier this month […]

US stocks traded higher Wednesday, with investors awaiting the release of fresh US inflation data and earnings. The S&P 500 gained 0.57 per cent to end at 4,783.45, while the Dow Jones industrial Average added 170.57 points, or 0.45 per cent, to close at 37,695.73. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.75 per cent to settle at

In November, inflationary pressures eased, as indicated by the monthly CPI data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. However, for investors and economists seeking signs of a weakening labor market, the latest job vacancies data tells a different story. The figures reveal that demand for labor remained robust in the final months of 2023, with

A significant policy shift by the Reserve Bank has gone unnoticed amid the fuss about inflation at the beginning of the year. Wednesday’s partial monthly inflation data for November generated excitement due to the slight decrease to 4.3% (0.1% better than the forecasted 4.4%). However, the more substantial report is expected at the end of

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Inflation eased in December, ending 2023 at 4.3%, according to the monthly indicator from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday. However, the indicator is only a partial measure compared to the quarterly consumer price index and omits many services, where inflation in this country seems to be the most persistent. This is why comparisons

West African Resources (ASX:WAF) announced that it met its 2023 gold production target for its West African mining operations, concluding the year on a strong note. The company, holding a 90% stake in the Sanbrado mine in Burkina Faso (with the government owning the remaining 10%), reported a total production of 226,233 ounces for the

Despite innovative technology, Memphasys (ASX:MEM) has been swimming against the tide in recent times. But with the company poised to bank $4.23 million in a capital raising and having signed expanded distribution agreements, wary investors can expect better times as the company shifts from a research and development focus to commercialisation. Memphasys acting CEO Dr

The Australian sharemarket experienced a decline, driven by falls among mining companies despite a cooler-than-expected inflation gauge. The S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.7% to 7468 points, with the All Ordinaries following a similar trend. The benchmark index had fallen in five of the last six sessions, resulting in a 1.6% decrease since the start of the