ASX 200 Drops 1.8% as VIX (AXVI) Back on the Rise
The ASX 200 faced a notable downturn today, closing 1.8% and wiping out much of Tuesday’s gains, as the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs hit hard. The tariffs affected several international trade channels, imposing a 10% tariff on Australian goods and a severe 104% on Chinese imports after an acceleration in trade…
BHP Invests $13 Billion to Streamline Chilean Mining Operations
BHP Group is gearing up for a major investment in Chile’s mining sector, with a planned outlay of $13 billion aimed at revitalising its aging copper mines. This move is aligned with the Chilean government’s recent initiative to expedite the mining permit process, a shift that could benefit not only BHP but the entire mining…
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Shares (ASX: DMP) Move off Lows
Shares of Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP), the global fast-food giant, have moved firmly off the bottom in recent days, with a 7.93% rise over the past two sessions moving the price back above $26. With a new 52 week low of $23.88 being made in Monday’s session, the turnaround will certainly be welcome…
Zip Co Shares (ASX:ZIP) Recent Struggles – What Next?
Zip Co shares (ASX:ZIP) have faced intense selling pressure over the past week, reflecting broader market anxieties and a reassessment of high-growth technology stocks. The company’s stock price managed to rally today, gaining 6.72% on the day, but remaining firmly down over the past week (-23.49%), and even moreso YTD (-57.24%). This has been a…
Abacus Storage King Shares Surge on A$1.93 bn Takeover Bid
Abacus Storage King (ASX: ASK), a major player in the self-storage market, has been catapulted into the M&A spotlight following a significant, unsolicited takeover proposal from a consortium including U.S. storage giant Public Storage (NYSE: PSA) and Ki Corporation. The conditional, non-binding offer has ignited investor interest and prompted a sharp re-evaluation of the company’s…
Upcoming Dividends and Earnings – 7th April 2025
In this article we take a look at the upcoming dividends and earnings to watch out for on the ASX this week Earnings Earnings report releases are dwindling to a trickle with most Half year releases coming in February and March. Here are the companies scheduled to release financial information this week. Tuesday…
52 Week Lows – 7th April 2025
Lists of stocks that are hitting 52 week lows and 52 week highs are closely watched by investors looking for value and high growth stocks respectively. Bargain hunters look for well-known revenue and profit generating companies hitting 52 week lows, whereas stocks hitting 52 week highs provide fertile ground for growth seeking investors. Here are the stocks…
Market Outlook – 7th April 2025
In this article we look back at the key events from last week, look at the market outlook for this week and list the key economic events, data releases and IPOs to watch out for. Summary of Last Week Investors worldwide were holding their collective breaths, hoping for the best as US president…
Fortescue Shares Make New 52 Week Low as Bears Pile on Pressure
Fortescue shares (ASX: FMG) continued their downward trajectory this week, closing down 2.99%, and critically below the $15level. In closing at $14.94, Fortescue’s share price also made a new 52 week low at $14.86 on the day, with the year high of $27.67 a long way away. The recent single-day decline is symptomatic…
Rio Tinto Shares Make New Low as Recent Range Breaks To Downside
Miner Rio Tinto’s shares (ASX: RIO) fell back 2.73% today, falling to the low point of the year in closing at $111.94. From a technical standpoint, the stock continues to make lower lows, slipping below the range that had held for much of the past 6 months ($114- $125). While the recent price action has…
