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 Hostage Deal Reached: A Critical Step Towards Ceasefire in Gaza

Hostage Deal Reached: A Critical Step Towards Ceasefire in Gaza

January 17, 2025 03:05 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights,Deal secured for the return of Gaza hostages.,Ceasefire announced after months of conflict.,Netanyahu plans Cabinet approval for the agreement.,Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, confirmed a breakthrough in the long-standing host...

 Angus Campbell Appointed Australia’s Ambassador to Belgium

Angus Campbell Appointed Australia’s Ambassador to Belgium

January 17, 2025 03:02 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights,Former ADF Chief appointed to the role of Ambassador to Belgium.,Appointment will strengthen Australia's ties with NATO.,Angus Campbell brings extensive military leadership experience to diplomacy.,In a significant shift in career, former...

 Transforming Breast Cancer Care: Study Shows Exercise Program Can Improve Lives and Reduce Costs

Transforming Breast Cancer Care: Study Shows Exercise Program Can Improve Lives and Reduce Costs

January 17, 2025 02:37 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights,Supervised exercise,program improves,quality of life for breast cancer patients.,Up to A$1,998 in healthcare cost savings per person from exercise intervention.,Multinational study calls for integrated exercise care in cancer treatment pra...

 Saudi Arabia’s $160 Billion Leap into the Future of Critical Minerals

Saudi Arabia’s $160 Billion Leap into the Future of Critical Minerals

January 17, 2025 02:31 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights,Saudi Arabia is investing $160 billion in critical minerals by 2030.,The country is focusing on lithium and other battery metals like copper, gold, and nickel.,Key players like Aramco (TADAWUL:2222) and,Ma'aden,(TADAWUL:1211) are spearhead...

 China's Economy Expands 5% in 2024, Surpassing Growth Targets

China's Economy Expands 5% in 2024, Surpassing Growth Targets

January 17, 2025 02:30 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights,China's economy grew 5% in 2024, meeting its official growth target.,Exports surged as businesses and consumers,anticipated,tariff hikes.,Economic recovery continues amid deflation and challenges in the property sector.,China's economy exp...

 Trump’s Treasury Nominee, Scott Bessent, Pushes for Tax Cut Extension and Tariff Strategies to Protect US Interests

Trump’s Treasury Nominee, Scott Bessent, Pushes for Tax Cut Extension and Tariff Strategies to Protect US Interests

January 17, 2025 02:28 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights,Scott Bessent warns of an “economic calamity” if tax cuts are not extended.,He defends Trump's tariff approach as a strategic tool for US economic security.,Calls for addressing government spending to avoid financial instability.,Scott Bes...

 Australian Market Dips as Banks Weigh on ASX, Lovisa Surges 8%

Australian Market Dips as Banks Weigh on ASX, Lovisa Surges 8%

January 17, 2025 02:26 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights,Commonwealth Bank (,ASX:CBA,) drags down ASX after major losses.,Lovisa (,ASX:LOV,) jumps 8% following an upgrade to “overweight” rating.,Lynas Rare Earths (,ASX:LYC,) dips 2.2% due to slower production.,On Friday afternoon, the Australian...

 Halls Gap Businesses Struggle with Skyrocketing Insurance Costs Amid Rising Bushfire Risks

Halls Gap Businesses Struggle with Skyrocketing Insurance Costs Amid Rising Bushfire Risks

January 17, 2025 01:06 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights,Businesses in Halls Gap face increasing challenges securing insurance coverage due to bushfire risks.,Rising extreme weather events are,directly linked,to insurance companies rejecting or inflating premiums.,Government and industry experts...

 Australian Shares Stay Steady Amid Mixed Movements in Key Stocks

Australian Shares Stay Steady Amid Mixed Movements in Key Stocks

January 17, 2025 12:38 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights,S&,P/ASX 200 index,remains,flat at midday.,Rio Tinto (,ASX:RIO,) slips, while Insignia Financial (,ASX:IFL,) rises after a bid increase.,Lynas Rare Earths (,ASX:LYC,) sees a dip following production slowdown.,Australian shares have kept a...

 Military Metals Expands West Gore Antimony Project with Strategic Land Acquisition

Military Metals Expands West Gore Antimony Project with Strategic Land Acquisition

January 17, 2025 12:30 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights,Military Metals secures an,additional,388 hectares at the West Gore Antimony Project.,Historical significance includes antimony-gold production and contributions during World War One.,Integrated exploration plans are underway for unlocking...

 Australian Market to Open Higher Amid Mixed US Performance and Strong European Gains

Australian Market to Open Higher Amid Mixed US Performance and Strong European Gains

January 17, 2025 11:29 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights:,Wall Street ended mixed, with declines in tech and health sectors overshadowing strong earnings in finance and semiconductors.,European markets rallied, driven by luxury and technology stocks, with Richemont and TSMC leading the gains.,Co...

 ASX 200 Set to Edge Higher Amid Mixed Global Market Signals

ASX 200 Set to Edge Higher Amid Mixed Global Market Signals

January 17, 2025 11:16 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights:,ASX Futures Rise:,ASX 200 futures increased by 11 points (+0.13%) at 8:30 am AEDT,,indicating,a potential positive start for the local market.,US Market Breadth Turns Bullish:,Equal-weight S&P 500 gained 0.79%, outperforming the official...

 Australian workers are enthusiastic about using AI, but employers are not as keen, according to a Workday survey.

Australian workers are enthusiastic about using AI, but employers are not as keen, according to a Workday survey.

January 17, 2025 11:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Australian workers are enthusiastic about using AI, but employers are not as keen, according to a Workday survey.

 New Zealand Investment Firm Launches Greener Pastures New Zealand: First Full-Service Firm Offering Residency Pathways for High-Net-Worth Investors

New Zealand Investment Firm Launches Greener Pastures New Zealand: First Full-Service Firm Offering Residency Pathways for High-Net-Worth Investors

January 17, 2025 10:54 AM AEDT| By Business Wire

Greener Pastures New Zealand, Revolutionizes How High-Net-Worth Global Investors Can Secure Residency Through First-of-its-Kind Lifestyle Design Services and Diversified Fund Approved by New Zealand...

 Data Shows AI Helps Insurers and Homeowners Navigate the Climate Crisis

Data Shows AI Helps Insurers and Homeowners Navigate the Climate Crisis

January 17, 2025 05:00 AM AEDT| By Business Wire

New research highlights how AI-driven insight repairs trust and improves collaboration in the wake of increased natural disastersSALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As climate-driven disasters like the...

 Job Market Resilience Amid Rising Unemployment: Key Insights for Investors

Job Market Resilience Amid Rising Unemployment: Key Insights for Investors

January 16, 2025 07:34 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights,Unemployment rate rises to 4% in December, aligned with expectations.,Job creation far exceeds forecasts, with 56,300 new roles added.,Strong labor market performance keeps Reserve Bank policy in focus.,The Australian job market displayed...

 Australia’s Labour Market Resilience Fuels Positive Momentum in ASX Performance

Australia’s Labour Market Resilience Fuels Positive Momentum in ASX Performance

January 16, 2025 07:21 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights,Australian unemployment shows resilience despite a slight rise to 4% in December.,S&P/ASX 200 surges with solid gains across sectors, particularly real estate, finance, and IT.,Smaller stocks like (ASX:NRZ), (ASX:AHN), and (ASX:AS1) see im...

 ASX Soars on Eased US Inflation Fears, Bank and Tech Stocks Lead the Way

ASX Soars on Eased US Inflation Fears, Bank and Tech Stocks Lead the Way

January 16, 2025 05:53 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights,ASX 200 sees a strong rally, gaining 1.4% to close at 8,327.,Big banks and tech stocks show solid performance following positive US inflation data.,Zip Co (ASX:Z1P) surges 10% on strong performance from a US rival.,The Australian share mar...

 Hindenburg Research Shuts Down: The End of a Notorious Era in Activist Short-Selling

Hindenburg Research Shuts Down: The End of a Notorious Era in Activist Short-Selling

January 16, 2025 05:32 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights,Hindenburg Research, led by Nate Anderson, disbands after eight years of activity.,The firm made major headlines by targeting Block (NYSE:SQ) and Adani Group (BSE:ADANI).,Anderson cites completion of ongoing cases and work with regulators...

 ASX Market Momentum Strengthens with Bank and Tech Stock Gains; Zip Soars 7%

ASX Market Momentum Strengthens with Bank and Tech Stock Gains; Zip Soars 7%

January 16, 2025 05:30 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights,The S&P/ASX 200 Index rises 1.4%, led by strong performances from banks and tech stocks.,Australia’s December employment numbers show a surprising increase of 56,300 jobs.,Zip Co (ASX:Z1P) surges 7.1% on stronger-than-expected holiday dema...

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