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Investors in the Australian equity market are gearing up for the upcoming August-23 reporting season, focusing on four key questions that will shape their investment decisions. Amid concerns about a decelerating economy, a strained consumer, and the lagged effects of the Reserve Bank’s hiking cycle, market attention will primarily revolve around gauging the extent of […]

The Calmer Co. International (ASX:CCO) announced a record Q4 sales figure, up 80% compared to the Q3. This is largely due to deals with CJ Patel, RooLife and Amazon USA. Shares are trading 33.33 per cent higher at 0.4 cents. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) has received a record $33 million order from a U.S. Government agency. The

Shaw and Partners Chief Investment Officer Martin Crabb takes a look at the current economic situation and what it means for portfolios and investments going forward. Martin Crabb: Hello, everyone. Welcome back to another FNN/ShareCafe Hidden Gems webinar that Shaw and Partners is very proud to support. I’ve got a 5 to 10 minute window

At noon, the S&P/ASX 200 is 0.01 per cent lower at 7,303.00. Bond yields rose slightly, indicating a higher probability of an August interest rate hike by the RBA. The odds of a rate increase in August now stand at 40%, up from 36% on Friday. The market is also pricing in a 65% chance

According to the 34th UBS Supermarket Supplier Survey, Woolworths (ASX:WOW) maintains its lead over Coles (ASX:COL) in the Australian supermarket industry. The survey, conducted from 6-Jun-23 to 9-Jul-23, featured FMCG players providing insights on current trading and the outlook for the next 12 months. Suppliers rated COL and WOW across 26 subcategories on a scale

In recent times, discussions about an imminent copper shortage have been circulating, fuelled by the growing demand for the red metal in the pursuit of global net-zero emissions. Copper, known for its exceptional conductivity, holds a vital position in various industries, contributing to the enduring strength of its demand. Australia, with the world’s second-highest known

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed Friday as strong earnings results from some of the biggest banks and companies kicked off earnings season. The 30-stock Dow added 113.89 points, or 0.33 per cent, to close at 34,509.03 and mark its fifth consecutive day of gains. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 dropped 0.10 per cent to close

In a notable development, the rate of inflation is declining rapidly after more than two years of continuous price increases. The CPI recorded a mere 3% rise in June compared to the previous year, marking its smallest increase since March 2021. Over the past 12 months, it has dropped by a significant 6.1 percentage points,