February 12, 2024

As of Friday’s market close, the momentum of the US December quarter earnings rebound persists, with over two-thirds of S&P 500 companies having already reported, exceeding initial expectations. The earnings landscape has proven to be more resilient than anticipated, showcasing a positive trend for investors. A substantial 335 companies within the S&P 500 index have […]

The absence of La Nina-driven rain and flooding events in the coal fields and ports of central Queensland and the NSW Hunter Valley helped rail freight giant Aurizon boost its interim dividend by 39% to 9.7 cents a share for the December 31 half-year. The absence of any significant disruption – unlike the two previous