Author - Craig Foley
03Mar

Current account surplus recorded: ASX tracking 1.9% higher at noon

03 Mar 2020 - The ASX rose at the open and is now tracking 1.9% higher at noon. Shares in Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) rose today after reporting yesterday that their supply of Scenesse – its photoprotective drug – has not been affected by coronavirus. Bega Cheese (ASX:BGA) shares are also on the rise after they reported yesterday a significant increase in earnings. Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) is pleased to announce that it has completed the APRR Transaction.

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03Mar

Dow surges on coronavirus confidence: ASX set to open higher

03 Mar 2020 - The ASX looks set to open higher this morning after a volatile day on Wall Street ending with a rise in the Dow. Utilities, tech, consumer staples and real estate all rose more than 5 per cent to lead the S&P 500 higher. Danakali (ASX:DNK) is pleased to announce that the Colluli Mining Share Company (CMSC) has successfully executed phase 1.

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02Mar

Sharemarket rallies on record housing data: Aus shares close 0.8% lower

02 Mar 2020 - The Australian share market made gains in the back half of the trading session off the back of positive housing data and projections that a cash rate cut may be around the corner. But it was not enough to counteract this morning’s losses. The Financial sector saw the greatest losses. WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) continued its bullish rally climbing around 13 per cent today.

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