Monthly Archives - March 2021

1 in 5 Australians expect household finances to improve next year: ASX tracking 0.7% lower at noon

17 Mar 2021 - The Australian share market dropped at the open and is now tracking 0.7 per cent lower at noon. The S&P/ASX 200 index is 49 points down at 6,778. On the futures market the SPI is 53 points lower. Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) today announced that it was bringing together the leadership of its Consumer and Business divisions.

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Mixed session on Wall Street: ASX poised to open lower

17 Mar 2021 - Following mixed leads from US markets, the ASX looks set to open lower. The global aluminium industry must slash greenhouse gas emissions by 77% by 2050 to meet climate change goals. Alibaba’s internet browser has been removed from several app stores in China as the company’s feud with the Chinese government continues. Fonterra Co-operative Group (ASX:FSF) report positive half year results.

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Tech sector pushes market up: ASX closed 0.8% higher

16 Mar 2021 - It has been a positive day of trade for the Australian share market. At the closing bell the S&P/ASX 200 index closed 54 points up, or 0.8 per cent higher to finish at 6,827. Pendal Group (ASX:PDL) today announced that Group CEO, Emilio Gonzalez, will step down after 11 years in the role.

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