05 May 2020 - It has been a mostly positive day of trade for the ASX, the local bourse managed to close 1.6% higher. Shares in Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) lifted today after they reported KFC stores in Australia continue to show improvement in sales. The energy sector led the day and healthcare came in last. NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) has successfully completed its Share Purchase Plan raising $191 million.
05 May 2020 - The Australian share market shot up at the open and continues to maintain momentum and is now tracking 1.3 per cent higher at noon. The Energy sector is topping the list so far today and healthcare coming in last. Zoono Group (ASX:ZNO) invoiced business to business (B2B) sales in excess of NZ$11.0 million (unaudited) for the month of April, 2020.
05 May 2020 - National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) is set to raise up to $330 million to strengthen its balance sheet, replenish investment capacity and provide additional funding flexibility.
05 May 2020 - AI technology company BrainChip Holdings (ASX:BRN) has appointed Dr Simon J. Thorpe to its Scientific Advisor Board.
05 May 2020 - Kathmandu Holdings (ASX:KMD) have seen a surge in online sales and digital engagement during the month of April.
05 May 2020 - Qantas (ASX:QAN) is extended flight cancellations for June and July but could restore some services at relatively short notice as restrictions lift.
05 May 2020 - Following a buying spree from US markets, the ASX looks set to open higher this morning. Crude oil gained for a fourth consecutive day. Stocks were lower during much of yesterday’s session after tensions escalated between the Trump administration and China, but energy, information technology and utilities gained with a late session rally. Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) has agreed to acquire an initial 19% interest in Augusta Capital, New Zealand’s leading listed real estate funds manager.
04 May 2020 - The Australian share market closed 1.4 per cent higher. Almost three quarters of Australian businesses (72%) reported that reduced cash flow is expected to have an adverse impact on business over the next two months.
04 May 2020 - The Australian share market opened lower this morning following continued US-China tensions and is now trading 0.3 per cent higher at noon. Lynas Corporation (ASX:LYC) has restarted its Lynas Malaysia plant.
04 May 2020 - Transurban (ASX:TCL) has confirmed COVID-19 traffic impacts were observable from early March.
