Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) Outpace Market with Strong Start to 2024
Investors of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) have significant reasons to smile as the banking giant’s share price has impressively risen by 20.2% since the turn of the year, showcasing a performance that may raise expectations of whether it can surpass the broader market index, the All Ordinaries (XAO). As of the latest market data,…
ASX 200 Hits Record Highs Buoyed by Banking Rally. 30%+ For Which ASX Share?
In a momentous market uplift, the S&P/ASX 200 index achieved a historic milestone, rising more than 83 points (+1.07%) to reach an all-time high of 7847 points by the end of the week, and Friday session. Fuelling this ascent was a notable rally in the banking sector led by the Commonwealth Bank Of Australia, along…
ASX This Week : Trading Halt For Cann Group Amid Auditor Concerns
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has put a pause on the trading of shares belonging to Cann Group Limited (ASX: CAN), an Australian cannabis-producing firm, following the surfacing of alarming signals regarding the company’s financial health. The move comes after the company’s auditor raised significant concerns about Cann Group’s ability to continue its operations amidst…
IC Markets Now Live On TradingView
IC Markets, a global leader in online trading and investing, has integrated with TradingView to enhance the way traders navigate the financial markets. With a thriving community of over 50 million traders worldwide, coupled with superior charting tools, real-time market data, and seamless trading integrations, TradingView is geared towards empowering traders to truly maximize their…
Australia’s Economy: Trade Surplus Hits A$11.03 Billion in January on Gold Export Surge
Australia’s economy started the year on a strong note as trade figures for January 2024 indicated a bounce in the surplus to A$11.03 billion, up from a slightly revised figure of A$10.74 billion in the previous month. The driving force behind this surge came from a 1.6% month-over-month increase in exports which tallied up to…
Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) Shares – CEO Diversifies 8% In Sale
In a significant insider move, Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) witnessed its insider & CEO Mark Coulter, sell a substantial chunk (~8%) of his stake in the company. On the recent trading days of Wednesday, 21st & 28th February, it was filed that Coulter offloaded a total of 886,785 shares and options of the…
IC Markets Promotion Launch – Zero Brokerage Fee on Australian shares
IC Markets has recently announced an exciting development for investors interested in the Australian stock market, and Australian shares. The firm is introducing a zero brokerage fee promotion for investments in companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and Cboe (Chi-X). This initiative is part of the launch of IC Shares, a new service designed…
Fundamental Analysis – A Beginner’s Guide
Fundamental analysis is the cornerstone of many investment strategies. It involves studying core factors that influence the price of an asset, such as an ASX200 stock, and considering potential future events that might impact your strategy. Fundamental analysis of stocks allows you to establish if a stock is overvalued or undervalued, which leads to knowing…
How to Invest in ETFs in Australia
You’re not alone if you’re wondering how to invest in ETFs. The user-friendly investment instruments first became available in 1990, and despite rapidly growing to become a crucial sector of the investment industry, which is more than $10tn in size, they are still a relatively new proposition. There are good reasons for the popularity of…
Technical Analysis – A Beginner’s Guide
Technical analysis forms a key cornerstone of investment philosophy. It involves the filtering of different types of market data, such as price history or trading volumes, and using the conclusions of that research to establish when there might be good times to buy, sell, or hold positions. The approach can be used by an investor…
