Yearly Archives - 2021

Tasmania tops economic rankings: Aus shares 0.7% lower at noon

27 Jan 2021 - The Australian share market edged higher at the open but quickly changed direction and has been tracking lower in the first 2 hours of trade. Materials is down over 3 per cent, while Energy is down 2.7 per cent. Tasmania managed to hold the top spot on Commsec's economic performance rankings. Aussie e-commerce giant Booktopia Group (ASX:BKG) boasts a stellar performance for the half year to 31 December 2020.

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Global Covid cases poised to top 100 milllion: ASX to open lower

27 Jan 2021 - The ASX is set to take a tumble this morning amid a fall on Wall Street. The IMF has become more upbeat about the global economy, the World Economic Outlook now expects the global economy to grow 5.5% this year. Globally Covid cases are poised to top 100 million within days. Synlait (ASX:SM1) has increased milk prices.

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