Super Retail (ASX:SUL) report NPAT up 201%
17 Feb 2021 - Super Retail (ASX:SUL) reported a first half statutory NPAT up 201 per cent to $172.8 million, compared to the same period a year ago.
17Feb
17Feb
China overtakes US as Europe’s main trading partner: ASX set to open lower
17 Feb 2021 - The ASX is set to open lower this morning. The S&P 500 closed slightly lower as investors in the US grow concerned about surging bond yields. Bitcoin soared above $50k to an all-time high. The latest figures released by Eurostat show that China has overtaken the US as Europe’s main trading partner for the first time. Back home, authorities say Victoria is on track to lift the five-day lockdown at midnight. Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) reported...
16Feb
Leadership changes at Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG): ASX closed 0.7% higher
16 Feb 2021 - At the closing bell the S&P/ASX 200 index closed 48 points up, or 0.7% higher to finish at 6,917. Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) announced some leadership changes today - Greg Lilleyman, Chief Operating Officer, has resigned from his position.
16Feb
Australian businesses grow 2% in 2019-2020: ASX tracking 0.5% at noon
16 Feb 2021 - The ASX lifted during the early trading hours and is tracking 0.5% higher or 35 points higher at noon at 6,904. On the futures market the SPI is 37 points higher. Codan (ASX:CDA) has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in US-based company, Domo Tactical Communications.
16Feb
Adairs (ASX:ADH) report NPAT up 233.4%
16 Feb 2021 - Homeware store Adairs (ASX:ADH) Adairs today released its results for the half year showing record sales and profitability at a time when its 43 Greater Melbourne stores were closed for almost half the period due to COVID-19 related restrictions.
16Feb
ioneer (ASX:INR) signs an MOU with Caterpillar
16 Feb 2021 - Emerging lithium-boron supplier, ioneer (ASX:INR) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Caterpillar for the use of Cat’s system for hauling at the Rhyolite Ridge mine in Nevada in the US.
16Feb
BHP (ASX:BHP) delivers record dividend of US$1.01
16 Feb 2021 - BHP (ASX:BHP) is to offer shareholders a higher-than-expected $US1.01 per share dividend after reporting underlying profit had increased 16 per cent to $US6.3 billion over the half year.
16Feb
Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) signs $31m contract with in the US
16 Feb 2021 - Leading health imaging company Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) today announced its wholly owned US subsidiary, Visage Imaging, Inc., has signed a 7-year contract worth $31 million.
16Feb
Wall Street closed for Presidents’ Day: ASX poised to open higher
16 Feb 2021 - The ASX is set to open higher this morning, as coronavirus vaccine optimism continues to push commodities higher. Oil prices soared yesterday, reaching their highest in about 13 months. Meanwhile, the WHO says there has been a dramatic fall in the number of coronavirus cases globally, with newly recorded infections the lowest in months. The news comes as Victoria enters its fourth day of lockdown. Ansell (ASX:ANN) show profit is up 61.9% year on year.
15Feb
Major miners push market up: ASX closed 0.9% higher
15 Fab 2021 - Major miners pushed the market up today with materials being the best performing sector. At the closing bell the S&P/ASX 200 index closed 62 points higher, or 0.9% higher to finish at 6,869. Asaleo Care (ASX:AHY) has confirmed it is engaged in ongoing discussions with Essity Aktiebolag about a potential proposal to acquire the outstanding ordinary shares in Asaleo.