Author - Craig Foley

Trump delays Chinese tariffs: ASX poised to open higher

13 Sep 2019 - Following positive leads from US markets, the ASX looks set to open higher this morning. Stocks on Wall Street rose yesterday. Earlier this week President Donald Trump agreed to delay an additional increase in tariffs on Chinese goods. Integrated Research (ASX:IRI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr John Ruthven as Managing Director.

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Westpac and NAB hit 12-month highs: ASX closed 0.3% higher

12 Sep 2019 - It has been a positive day of trade for the ASX. After opening in the black the local bourse managed to maintain closing 0.3% higher. The banks did well today - Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares rose to their highest level in over a year. Comet Ridge (ASX:COI) says the Mahalo Joint Venture has lodged two Petroleum Lease Applications which will cover the initial development area for the Mahalo Gas Project.

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Blackmores shares on the up once again: ASX tracking 0.5% higher at noon

12 Sep 2019 - The ASX opened higher and followed on from Wall Street as shares gained in early trading led by the technology sector. The market is now tracking 0.5% higher at noon. Starpharma (ASX:SPL) says results from a recent study into its clinical stage colon cancer treating drug, DEP irinotecan show significantly enhanced efficacy benefits.

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Agrium given greenlight for Ruralco takeover

12 Sep 2019 -Ruralco (ASX:RHL) is pleased to announce that the Federal Court of Australia has today made orders approving the proposed scheme of arrangement between Ruralco and its shareholders, to which Agrium Australia will acquire all of the shares on issue in Ruralco.

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