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Former RBA governor's bleak interest rate rise prediction
Philip Lowe warned the fight against inflation 'isn't done' yet.
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In 5 Years, These 8 Stocks Will Be More Valuable Than Amazon
Amazon stock shares are up a whopping 76% in the past year, as of May 6. What's more, the company reported strong first quarter earnings on April 30, with operating income of $15.3 billion, according...
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RBA holds interest rates but Australia on cusp of ‘genuine recession’ after ‘rotten’ update
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate on hold at a 12-year high of 4.35 per cent.
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Westpac CEO reveals when the RBA could cut interest rates
Peter King warned more Aussies would have to be unemployed if mortgage holders want to see some relief.
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ANZ chief’s dire warning for homeowners
Homeowners are feeling the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis, with the number of loans past due at ANZ increasing double digits.
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BHP insists Anglo American's South African assets must go in any takeover, sources say
BHP's plan to divest the South African assets of its target Anglo American are key to the strategy behind the proposed takeover and is expected to be a part of any revised offer, investors briefed on the miner's thinking said. The "Big Australian" was rebuffed by its smaller rival on April 26 after submitting a $39 billion takeover proposal, in a plan seen as complex because it required Anglo to offload its shares in Kumba Iron Ore and Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) to Anglo American's shareholders before any deal took place. Anglo American owns 78.6% of Amplats and 69.7% of Kumba.
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Westpac raises share buyback by $661 million even as costs and competition bite
(Reuters) -Australian bank Westpac raised its share repurchase programme by A$1 billion ($661 million) and declared a special dividend on Monday citing a strong balance sheet, even as its first-half profit fell 16% on tight competition and high costs. Traditionally beneficiaries of rising interest rates, the country's so-called Big Four lenders have spent the past year sacrificing margins to write new home loans and paying more to depositors, narrowing their closely watched "net interest margin". Westpac's net interest margin slipped to 1.89%, down 7 basis points from a year earlier, while net interest income remained largely flat at A$9.13 billion.
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Trump Media dismisses auditor BF Borgers amid SEC fraud charges
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's media and technology company said it had replaced its auditor, BF Borgers, after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged the accounting firm with "massive fraud" on Friday. Trump Media & Technology Group said in a filing with the SEC on Monday that it had switched to Semple, Marchal & Cooper on Saturday. The change was recommended and approved by the company's audit committee.
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Investors in Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) have seen notable returns of 90% over the past five years
It hasn't been the best quarter for Big River Industries Limited ( ASX:BRI ) shareholders, since the share price has...
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Three Leading Canadian Dividend Stocks With Yields Up To 5.5%
Amidst a backdrop of fluctuating inflation rates and cautious monetary policies, the Canadian market, like its U.S. counterpart, remains a focal point for investors seeking stability and potential growth. As recent economic indicators suggest ongoing uncertainty in rate cuts and inflation management, dividend stocks emerge as appealing options for those looking to generate steady income from their investments in these turbulent times.
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Discovering Three Hong Kong Dividend Stocks With Yields Up To 8.3%
As global markets navigate through a mix of economic signals, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index recently witnessing a notable rise, investors are keenly watching the performance and potential of dividend stocks in this vibrant financial hub. In light of current market conditions, understanding the stability and yield offered by select Hong Kong dividend stocks can provide valuable insights for those looking to enhance their investment portfolios.
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Australia seeks client data from crypto exchanges in tax crackdown
Australia's tax office has sought from crypto currency exchanges the personal data and transaction details of up to 1.2 million accounts as it looks to crack down on users who may be failing to pay their taxes amid a rising interest in digital tokens. In a notice issued last month, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) said the data will help identify traders who had failed to report the exchange of crypto assets, or when they sold it for currency and used it to pay for goods or services. The crypto industry's complex nature can lead to a genuine lack of awareness of the tax obligations, the ATO said.
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Is BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) Trading At A 38% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, BlueScope Steel fair value estimate is AU$36.31 BlueScope...
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RBA governor Michele Bullock's mistake before interest rate decision: 'Needs to fix this'
Michele Bullock needs to get to grips with the narrative surrounding interest rates as millions of struggling Aussies feel clueless about what 2024 will look like.
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Fugro N.V.'s (AMS:FUR) institutional investors lost 3.4% over the past week but have profited from longer-term gains
Key Insights Given the large stake in the stock by institutions, Fugro's stock price might be vulnerable to their...
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Spirit Airlines stock sinks as CEO cites 'challenging' climate
Shares of Spirit Airlines (SAVE) are sinking in its lowest intra-day move after the airline operator reported a wider-than-expected first-quarter loss following the termination of its merger agreement with JetBlue Airways (JBLU). Market Domination Anchors Josh Lipton and Julie Hyman break down some of the budget airline's biggest challenges and what the company might do to curb its declining revenue. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination. This post was written by Melanie Riehl and updated by Luke Carberry Mogan.
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FOREX-Dollar soft on renewed Fed rate cut bets; yen on back foot
The dollar was a touch lower on Monday as a soft U.S. jobs report on Friday boosted wagers that the Federal Reserve may still cut rates multiple times this year, while the yen turned lower after last week's suspected intervention. The yen last week clocked its strongest weekly gain since early December 2022 following two bouts of suspected intervention from Tokyo to pull the currency away from a 34-year low of 160.245 per dollar. On Monday, the yen was lower, slipping 0.5% to 153.74 per dollar.
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BHP Group's (ASX:BHP) investors will be pleased with their 20% return over the last three years
Many investors define successful investing as beating the market average over the long term. But if you try your hand...
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FOREX-Yen drops despite intervention threat, Aussie slides after RBA
The yen continued to slide against the dollar on Tuesday as gaping interest rate differentials weighed on the currency, despite fresh warnings from Japanese officials following two rounds of suspected dollar-selling intervention last week. The Australian dollar fell from near a two-month high versus its U.S. counterpart after the Reserve Bank of Australia refrained from ramping up hawkish signals, as some traders had anticipated. In her press conference after the central bank's widely-expected decision to keep rates unchanged, governor Michele Bullock said the board believes monetary policy is at the right level to return inflation to target.
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Former RBA governor's bleak interest rate rise prediction

In 5 Years, These 8 Stocks Will Be More Valuable Than Amazon

RBA holds interest rates but Australia on cusp of ‘genuine recession’ after ‘rotten’ update

Westpac CEO reveals when the RBA could cut interest rates

ANZ chief’s dire warning for homeowners

BHP insists Anglo American's South African assets must go in any takeover, sources say

Westpac raises share buyback by $661 million even as costs and competition bite

Trump Media dismisses auditor BF Borgers amid SEC fraud charges

Investors in Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) have seen notable returns of 90% over the past five years

Three Leading Canadian Dividend Stocks With Yields Up To 5.5%

Discovering Three Hong Kong Dividend Stocks With Yields Up To 8.3%

Australia seeks client data from crypto exchanges in tax crackdown

Is BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) Trading At A 38% Discount?

RBA governor Michele Bullock's mistake before interest rate decision: 'Needs to fix this'

Fugro N.V.'s (AMS:FUR) institutional investors lost 3.4% over the past week but have profited from longer-term gains

Spirit Airlines stock sinks as CEO cites 'challenging' climate

FOREX-Dollar soft on renewed Fed rate cut bets; yen on back foot

BHP Group's (ASX:BHP) investors will be pleased with their 20% return over the last three years

FOREX-Yen drops despite intervention threat, Aussie slides after RBA

VinFast’s 65% Stock Plunge Tests Ambition to Boost US EV Sales