Fortescue’s Leadership Shift Increases Uncertainty – Shares Under Pressure
Fortescue Metals Group, one of Australia’s leading iron ore producers, has seen it’s share price (ASX: FMG) fade into the weekend, down 2.39% on the day, and 8.76% on the week. This extends what has been a horrible 12 months for holders, with FMG shedding 42.5% on the year. Fortescue’s share price decline is not…
Megaport Shares (ASX: MP1) Extend Recent Rally – What is Behind The Move?
Megaport shares (ASX: MP1) have ended the week with the rally continuing, up 4.28% on the day, and more than 90% up from January’s lows. MP1 has emerged as one of the standout performers on the Australian Securities Exchange in 2025, with prices soaring 73.85% year-to-date. This eye-catching rally has not only captured the attention…
Paladin Energy Shares More Than 45% Off Lows, Sector Gains Fresh Boost
Paladin Energy shares (ASX: PDN) have come under pressure in 2025, losing 26.87%, although a recent swing to the upside now extends to more than 45% off the lows, with today’s gains of 6.65% coming as U.S President Trump issued a Nuclear directive. Sector names both here in Australia, aswell as in the U.S are…
James Hardie Shares Down 27.9% YTD – The Latest Look
James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX), a global leader in fiber cement building products, has found itself at the center of investor scrutiny following its latest earnings release and a controversial acquisition. Today’s session saw the James Hardie share price dip 0.11% in closing at $36.07, continuing a sharp pullback since the firm’s recently announced…
Nufarm Shares (ASX: NUF) New 52-Week Low as Analyst Downgrades
Nufarm’s share price (ASX: NUF) have come off another difficult day, ended the session down 6.41%, and hitting a new 52-week low of $2.53 in the process. The stock has been under significant pressure in recent months, with several key developments contributing to its downward trajectory. The latest leg down was catalyzed by a disappointing…
Xero Shares (ASX: XRO) Gaining Ground as Financial Results Approach
Xero’s share price (ASX:XRO) has experienced some big swings in recent months, but are back on the up leading into the next set of financials. After a 23% drop from February’s highs into early April, the price has rallied 22% in the past 5 weeks to return positive YTD (+4.11%). Macquarie analysts recently reiterated optimism,…
Westpac Shares Give Back YTD Gains as H1 Profit Declines
Westpac shares (ASX: WBC) have shed 2.99% to begin the new week almost back where it started 2025. With financial results for H1 missing expectations, the WBC share price is left clinging on to $0.04 (0.12%) in gains YTD. The bank’s reported net profit after tax reached $3.32 billion, falling shy of the $3.43 billion…
What to Expect from RBA Meeting April 1
Central bank monetary policy meetings are pivotal events in the financial calendar, capable of sending ripples across global markets. The upcoming Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting scheduled over March 31st and culminating in an announcement on April 1st, 2025, holds particular interest, not just for its potential impact on the Australian economy and the…
Can Commonwealth Bank Shares (ASX: CBA) Rally From Here?
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), the nation’s largest bank, is currently in the midst of a dip in sentiment, with the CBA share price down more than 12.5% from the highs set just last month. As another trading week draws to a close, the stock is trading at A$145.60, down mildly (0.23%) on the…
Rio Tinto Shares (ASX: RIO) Move Red YTD, What is Driving Price?
Rio Tinto shares (ASX:RIO) have fallen behind on the year today, with a 1% decline on the day bringing the stock to a close at $117.50. Holders have been treading water so far this year, with a 0.60% decline leaving shares close to where they started in 2025. The share price has also been trading…
