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…
Wespac Shares Offer Outperformance in ASX 200 Banks Index
Amidst a year of impressive growth for ASX 200 bank stocks, Westpac shares (ASX: WBC) has emerged as a standout performer amongst the big 4. The S&P/ASX 200 Banks Index showcased impressive gains of more than 30% in 2024, and Westpac’s performance has been noteworthy in this upward trend. Starting the year around $23 per…
Paladin Energy Receives Clearance for Fission Uranium Acquisition
Paladin Energy shares (ASX:PDN) ended the day 1.3% up, as the firm received crucial clearance from Canadian authorities to move forward with its acquisition of Fission Uranium Corp. (TSX:FCU, OTCQX:FCUUF). This approval marks a significant milestone in the merger process, following a thorough national security review by Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry under…
ANZ Shares Fall as Nuno Matos Succeeds Shayne Elliott as CEO
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) has announced a leadership transition in its top management. Effective immediately, Nuno Matos will take over from Shayne Elliott as the Chief Executive Officer of ANZ. This move was officially recognised in an ASX announcement today, and has seen ANZ shares fall 3.6% on the day, but hanging…
IAG Shares Hit New High as AI Use Cases Drive Efficiencies
IAG’s shares (ASX: IAG) closed out up at multi year highs of $8.64, having earlier got as high as $8.69 in the session. The stock has now gained 55.68% on a YTD basis, making it a significant outperformer in the ASX. One driver of performance is coming from the significant strides IAG is making by…
Wesfarmers Shares Continue Upward as Leadership Shuffle Announced
Wesfarmers shares (ASX: WES) continue on an upward path, gaining 1.32% on the day to bring the cumulative 1 month return to 11.84%. Now with WES looking intent to retest the 52 week highs of $77.20 set back in August, a leadership reshuffle is looming. The firm recently announced significant changes in its leadership structure,…
Northern Star Resources Share Price Target Trimmed
Northern Star Resources shares (ASX: NST) are coming off a 5 day decline of 8.03%, having earlier set about looking to retest the $18 level. With the second attempt to pass this resistance failing, the focus moves back to fundamentals after a recent buyback reduced the float. In other news, RBC Capital Markets cut it’s…
Allianz Australia Finalizes A$642 Million Deal with RAA
Allianz Australia has entered into a significant partnership with the Royal Automobile Association of South Australia (RAA) through a transaction valued at A$642 million (US$416 million). This strategic move involves the purchase of RAA’s general insurance business and secures an exclusive 20-year distribution agreement, focusing on home and motor insurance products. Allianz Global shares in…
