Market wrap: bank results hit by royal commission
In its half-year results, NAB reported revenue growth at just 1.4% while expenses were up 1.7%. Its earnings included $525 million in customer-related remediation costs.
Market wrap: All Ords set to close on 12-year high
The All Ordinaries Index looks set to close at its highest level since December 2007, as the market continues to rally.
How you can cash in on the $1.7bn Woolworths share buyback
While Woolworths shareholders are asking if they should take up the $1.7 billion buyback offer, non-shareholders are asking if now is the time to buy.
Market wrap: Crown share price falls as buyout talks end
Crown Resorts jumped 22% to a high of $14.37 on Wednesday with news of a possible takeover by Wynn but fell on Thursday after the Wynn backed out.
Market wrap: market volatility lowest since October
In the week of the Federal Budget and an RBA meeting, the fact that market volatility is now reaching its lowest levels since October last year went relatively unnoticed.
Market wrap: financial sector down as royal commission dust settles
While the financial sector rose after the royal commission report was released, the dust is settling and the sector is not looking all that strong.
Winners and losers: Australia’s best and worst IPOs of 2018
When you buy into an IPO, you may as well flip a coin because you have a 50/50 chance that your investment will be worth less than what you paid within the first 12 months.
Why there could be worse to come for the telco sector
The ACCC has flagged the $15 billion proposed merger between TPG and Vodafone to challenge the giants Telstra and Optus, so where does that leave investors?
BHP’s $14.5 billion share buyback: should you cash in?
BHP is returning $14.5 billion to shareholders through an off-market buyback and a special dividend. If you hold shares in BHP, here's what you need to know.
Sell-off in Australian banks drives market lower
The S&P 200 Volatility Index (XVI) has risen 90% in the past five days as the stockmarket falls, further indicating the heightened level of fear in Australia.
