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US-China trade deal ‘totally done’, according to Trump aide: ASX tracking 1.2% higher at noon

16 Dec 2019 - The ASX has risen at the open following some small positive leads from Wall Street. It is now tracking 1.2% higher at noon. On Friday US and Chinese officials announced they had finally agreed to the phase one agreement after an 18-month trade war. Starpharma (ASX:SPL) has received a $4.9 million R&D tax incentive refund for the 2019 Financial Year.

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UK election boosts the Australian market: ASX closed 0.5% higher

13 Dec 2019 - It has been a positive day of trade for the Australian share market the local bourse managed to close 0.5% higher. Stocks with significant UK businesses enjoyed gains such as Virgin Money UK (ASX:VUK) after exit polls in the UK election point to a Boris Johnson majority. Adairs (ASX:ADH) has today completed its acquisition of Mocka.

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UK polls to determine Brexit approach: Aus shares to open higher

13 Dec 2019 - The Australian share market is poised to open higher following positive leads from the US. Wall Street surged to fresh record highs overnight on news that US negotiators have reached the terms of a phase-one trade deal with China. The deal is now subject to President Donald Trump’s approval. Fuel distributor Z Energy (ASX:ZEL) has downgraded its EBITDAF earnings guidance for the 2020 financial year.

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All four banks weigh on the market: The ASX closed 0.7% lower

12 Dec 2019 - The ASX took a dip at the open and failed to gain momentum throughout the day, closing 0.7% lower. Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares dropped today after its annual general meeting, the other three banks also took a hit weighing on the market. The Decmil Group (ASX:DCG) has entered into an EPC contract with Sunraysia Solar Farm.

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Shares in Webjet (ASX:WEB) fly after media speculation response: ASX closed 0.7% higher

12 Dec 2019 - It has been a positive day of trade for the ASX the local bourse managed to close 0.7% higher after a strong afternoon rally. Webjet (ASX:WEB) rose almost 10% after dismissing media speculation that it was a takeover target. IMF Betham (ASX:IMF) reports that the Federal Court of Australia has approved the deed of settlement in the Forge securities class action.

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Westpac-MI consumer sentiment drops 1.9%: ASX is tracking 0.2% higher at noon

12 Dec 2019 - The ASX has risen at the open despite weak leads from Wall Street. It is now tracking 0.2% higher at noon. Shares in Webjet (ASX:WEB) went up today after they responded to media speculation surrounding expressions of interest in the company. They say there is currently no such proposal. Shares on the decline include EML Payment (ASX:EML) and Pro Medicus (ASX:PME). Virtus Health (ASX:VRT) has exercised its second and final option to acquire a further...

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