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Anticipation builds for US July CPI report: Expert expectations

As the US prepares to unveil its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July at 10:30 PM on Thursday AEST, economists and analysts are voicing their expectations for the upcoming data release. Here’s a roundup of what experts are forecasting: Pantheon Macroeconomics: The firm anticipates a consecutive 0.2 percent increase in the core CPI for […]

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Stocks of the Hour: MPower Group, True North Copper, Latin Resources

MPower Group (ASX:MPR) announced that the acquisition accounting for the purchase of the Lakeland Solar & Storage Project has been completed, resulting in a profit of $6.1 million being recognised. In response, CEO Nathan Wise, commented: “An uplift of this magnitude is a testament to the value that MPower can create in a short period

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QBE’s resilient performance: Higher dividend amid catastrophe costs surge

Amid a surge in catastrophe costs during the first half of 2023, insurance titan QBE (ASX:QBE) demonstrated resilience, driven by robust investment returns and a substantial rise in premium income. This strength allowed the company to provide shareholders with a significantly higher interim dividend. QBE’s impressive investment returns, coupled with a sharp increase in premium

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AGL Energy reports losses due to write-downs, expects strong recovery

AGL Energy (ASX:AGL), a prominent player in the energy sector, faced a significant financial setback in the fiscal year ending on June 30, largely attributed to the anticipated write-downs on its coal power generating assets. The company disclosed a substantial statutory loss of $1.264 billion in its annual results announced on Thursday. However, the energy

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Boral reports solid profitability, withholds dividend under Seven Group Holdings

In a significant return to profitability for the year ending on June 30, building products conglomerate Boral (ASX:BLD) has decided to withhold dividends, a move that holds no major concern as the entity is now under the control of Kerry Stokes’ Seven Group Holdings. With nearly 70% ownership by Seven Group Holdings, the absence of

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Thinking about the cycle

Being an investor in listed global real estate has been tough of late. With expectations of a global recession caused by unprecedented interest rate increases, sentiment towards listed global real estate has soured. But what if there are other nuances at play, and the market is creating long-term opportunities for savvy investors? High rates impacting

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