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The S&P/ASX 200 index is trading 0.14 per cent higher at 7,319.60. Moving on to futures, the SPI futures are up 14 points, indicating a promising session ahead. Let’s take a look at the best and worst performers today. Health Care is leading the way, up 0.51 per cent, while Consumer Staples is struggling, down

The Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum, an annual event that brings together industry leaders, investors, and experts in the mining sector, was held for the 32nd time in the historic goldfields town of Kalgoorlie. This year’s forum was marked by the presence of 2,500 delegates representing nearly 1,000 companies. The event served as a platform

In something of a surprise, the National Australia Bank’s (ASX:NAB) latest monthly business survey not only confirmed continuing resilience in business conditions and confidence but also highlighted an uptick in what it called “inflation-related measures.” The NAB economics team says that uptick challenges “expectations that the economy would continue to cool as 2023 wears on.”

In a strategic move to bolster its position in the global energy market, Woodside (ASX:WDS) has announced a landmark agreement with LNG Japan. The deal comprises three key elements: equity in the Scarborough Joint Venture, potential LNG offtake, and collaboration on ventures in the emerging new energy sector. Woodside’s CEO, Meg O’Neill, welcomed LNG Japan

China’s trade performance in July fell short of forecasts, with exports experiencing a steep decline of more than 14%, and imports falling by a significant 12%. Despite leaving the country’s trade account balanced with a surplus of over $US80 billion, the outcome continued the slide seen since earlier this year, adding more confirmation to the

In a recent ANZ-Roy Morgan survey, consumer confidence took a hit, declining by 3.4 percentage points to 75 last week. This drop occurred even as the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to keep the cash rate on hold. The persistently weak confidence levels, remaining below 80 points, have now endured for an unprecedented 23 consecutive

Berkshire Hathaway has experienced a significant surge to a record high in the wake of its Saturday earnings report, which showcased an operating profit for the second quarter surpassing Wall Street’s expectations. The Class B shares of Buffett’s conglomerate, which comprises railroad, utility, energy, and insurance companies, soared by 3.6 percent, reaching $US362.58 at the

In its latest trading update, Australian department store chain Myer (ASX:MYR) has raised its profit expectations by an impressive 15 to 21 per cent for the financial year 2023. The updated profit forecast now ranges between $69 million and $73 million, reflecting the company’s robust performance in the current financial year. Myer reported a significant

Price rises and better-than-expected sales volumes in the huge US market saw the building products group James Hardie (ASX:JHX; NYSE:JHX) survive the uncertainty in parts of the global home building and construction sectors in the three months to 30th June. The company reported a modest 3% dip in net profit to $US157.8 million, off the