Monthly Archives - January 2020

Dow lifts with Apple a big gainer: ASX poised to open higher

03 Jan 2020 - Following positive leads from US markets, the ASX looks set to open higher this morning. It was the first trading day of the new year and Wall St picked up right where it left off in 2019. The Dow jumped with Chipmakers rising as the best performers of the year. Event Hospitality & Entertainment Group (ASX:EVT) says due to the ongoing bushfire threat within Kosciuszko National Park, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has...

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Housing market recovers faster than expected: Aus shares close 0.1% higher

02 Jan 2020 - The ASX 200 opened lower, had a tumultuous start to the day but managed to stabilise over the afternoon after housing market data indicated a faster recovery than expected. Diversified mining explorer and producer, Independence Group (ASX:IGO) is granting all Panoramic (ASX:PAN) shareholders who accepted their hostile takeover offer the right to withdraw their acceptance.

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Wattle (ASX:WHA) rights issue falls short: Aus shares flat at noon

02 Jan 2020 - The Australian share market opened lower rebelling against positive leads from the US and is now tracking 0.04% lower at noon. Organic baby formula company, Wattle Health Australia (ASX:WHA) was unable to secure the $55 million funding, required as the minimum offer amount to purchase nutritional dairy manufacturer, Blend and Pack during its recent rights issue.

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