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Rate hike forecasts simmer down as employment and wage growth numbers soften

Recently released wages data increases the likelihood the RBA will pause its rate hiking campaign for the near term, economists say. A soft landing for the economy is far from guaranteed, but the runway is getting clearer.

Nicki Bourlioufas | 22nd Aug 2023 | More
Earnings outlook murky after mixed reporting season cards: Analysts

Despite continuing strong economic data for Australia, markets have forecast significant earnings downgrades, and results have been mixed so far. But a main highlight – CBA’s record $10 billion profit – may not be enough to improve investors’ outlook on the banking sector.

Lisa Uhlman | 21st Aug 2023 | More
June shakeup for most-traded ASX stocks; tech boom driving US gains

After a three-month run as the most-traded ASX stock on Selfwealth’s platform, Neuron Pharmaceuticals ceded its spot to CBA in June as healthcare, mining and banking stocks jostled for investors’ attention.

Lisa Uhlman | 17th Jul 2023 | More
  • Pressures mount as Wesfarmers, CBA deliver bumper earnings

    A higher net interest margin drove a 10 per cent increase in CBA’s net profit after tax, while Wesfarmers benefited from a strong performance by Kmart Group and the chemicals division. But with much of the upside for these companies already priced in, investors should be clear about valuations before buying in.

    Lachlan Buur-Jensen | 6th Mar 2023 | More
    Big four set for strong year as profits jump amid wild share price swings

    Analysts agree Australia’s big four banks are entering 2023 from a position of strength as they pass on rising interest rates to borrowers. Headwinds remain, however, and the total return picture for shareholders looks more complex.

    Lachlan Buur-Jensen | 16th Feb 2023 | More
    ASX sets its seventh record high in eight sessions

    ASX gains 1.2%, financials power ahead as Baby Bunting disappoints The ASX200 (ASX: XJO) finished at another record high on Friday, gaining 0.5% as the positive sentiment from reporting season carried through another week. Every sector finished higher outside of materials, with healthcare the outperformer adding 1.9% after CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) once again near $300 per share adding 2.4% ahead…

    The Inside Adviser | 15th Aug 2021 | More
  • CBA and miners help ASX continue record run

    CBA hikes dividend, announced buy back, IAG delivers another loss The ASX200 (ASX: XJO) finished at another record on Wednesday, adding 0.3% with the Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA) extending its dominance as Australia’s largest company. The share price rallied 1.5% almost singlehandedly pushing the market higher. Outside of the major banks it was a generally risk on day with energy and…

    The Inside Adviser | 11th Aug 2021 | More
    ASX ends 0.2% ahead after miners and banks wrestle

    Small gain for ASX, CBA nears $100, Zip keeps buying  The ASX200 (ASX: XJO) managed to finished just 0.2% higher on Monday as strength in the banking sector including the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) offset weakness in materials. CBA is once again trading at an all-time high and just $1.24 short of the $100 mark. Iron oreand commodities…

    The Inside Adviser | 24th May 2021 | More
  • ASX claws back ground after $41 billion nosedive

    Shares bounce back, Victorian budget disappoints, mixed unemployment result The ASX200 (ASX: XJO) clawed back most of Wednesday’s losses, adding 1.3% on Thursday as the risk-on environment returned. The rally was powered ahead by the tech sector, 4.3% higher, along with property trusts, up 2.6%, and consumer discretionary stocks, up 1.7%. It was Qantas (ASX: QAN) that drove the…

    The Inside Adviser | 21st May 2021 | More
    ASX rose to six-week high ahead of Easter break

    Second quarter off to strong start, AMP’s CEO departs, Boral announces buyback The ASX200 (ASX:XJO) finished the week and commenced the new quarter on a strong note, finishing 0.5% higher with both IT, up 2.3%, and materials, 1.3%, contributing. It was a day for stock specific news with the worst kept secret in finance being confirmed, AMP’s CEO Francesco…

    The Inside Adviser | 4th Apr 2021 | More