Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) has announced its full-year financial results for 2024. For the fiscal year ending 30 September 2024, the bank reported a net profit after tax of $6.99bn. This is a 3% decrease compared to the prior year but exceeds market expectations. Despite rising operational costs, Westpac achieved a solid balance sheet position […]
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AVJennings (ASX:AVJ), a major residential property developer across Australia and New Zealand, released its first-quarter business update for FY25 today, reporting a 29% increase in settlements compared to the prior corresponding period. In total, the company settled 122 lots valued at $50.4 million, a notable rise against Q1 FY24 figures. The growth in settlement volume
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US stocks surged on Friday to kick off November, with Amazon leading the way for major tech companies as traders largely overlooked a disappointing jobs report. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 288.73 points, or 0.69 per cent, finishing at 42,052.19. The S&P 500 rose 0.41 per cent to close at 5,728.80, while the Nasdaq
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Betting markets and fundamental analyses are diverging from traditional polls, adding layers of unpredictability to an election too close to call. The electoral college, swing states, and the 270-vote threshold The US president is elected through the Electoral College, which allocates electoral votes to each state based on its Congressional representation, totalling 538 votes. A
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