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SnapLogic Unveils Next-Generation API Management Solution to Power the Composable and Agentic Enterprise
April 17, 2025 09:00 PM AEST| By Business WireReimagined API management solution enhances security, accelerates innovation, and boosts API adoption SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SnapLogic, the leader in generative integration, today announ...

ASX Penny Stocks in Focus: April Update on Catapult Group International and More
April 17, 2025 08:48 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Catapult Group International operates in the sports analytics and performance optimization sector.,The company delivers athlete monitoring technology across multiple global regions.,Financial health rating indicates a mid-tier standing wi...

Global Trade Dynamics and Sector Shifts Influence ASX Market Activity
April 17, 2025 08:46 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Focus remains on the broader implications of tariffs affecting major global economies,Volatility expected to persist across technology and mining sectors,Regional cooperation between Asian economies signals shifting trade alignments,The t...

ASX 200 Outlook: Market Reaction to Global Cues, Commodity Movements, and Company Updates
April 17, 2025 08:42 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,ASX 200 futures point to a weaker open following sharp overnight losses in US markets,Rising oil and gold prices may support energy and gold producers on the ASX,Key quarterly update from BHP Group in focus amid production expectations,The...

ASX Edges Higher as Energy and Mining Stocks Lead Gains
April 17, 2025 08:40 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Gains in energy and resource stocks lifted the ASX despite declines on Wall Street,Ten of the eleven market sectors recorded positive finishes,The Australian dollar dipped slightly against the US dollar,Australia’s sharemarket closed high...

ASX Recovers Ground Amid Global Trade Pressures
April 17, 2025 08:28 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Australian share market records its first weekly advance since March,Local indices regain ground after earlier trade-related downturns,Higher trading volumes reflect increased market participation,The Australian share market has recorded...

iCandy Interactive Probes Alleged Financial Misconduct Amid ASX Trading Suspension
April 17, 2025 08:26 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,iCandy Interactive initiates internal investigation following ASX trading halt,The suspension relates to alleged financial misconduct within the company,A forensic review is underway to examine financial controls and reporting standards,iC...

Top ASX Nickel Stocks of 2025 Boosted by Global Demand and ASX Technology Stocks Momentum
April 17, 2025 07:56 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Three nickel-focused companies on the ASX have emerged with notable gains in early 2025.,Key projects span across Finland, Canada, and Western Australia, with diversified mineral portfolios.,Ongoing exploration, drilling, and development...

ASX Stocks Open Higher Despite US Federal Reserve Inflation Warning Impacting Wall Street
April 17, 2025 07:09 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Australian market opens stronger even after Wall Street retreats sharply on inflation commentary.,Key players across gold, rare earths, energy, and banking posted early gains.,Broader sentiment diverges from US trends, with,ASX Stocks,inc...

ASX Stocks Advance as Local Market Steadies Despite Global Headwinds
April 17, 2025 07:03 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Australian shares rose despite a major dip in US indices driven by policy uncertainty,Energy and materials sectors led gains on the local bourse,BHP Group (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) supported materials strength after production upd...

Concerns Over Acquisition Rules Spark Review Calls in Wake of James Hardie Deal – Impact on ASX Stocks
April 17, 2025 06:59 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Market participants have raised concerns about capital raising practices tied to large corporate acquisitions,The James Hardie-AZEK deal has triggered questions around shareholder rights under current ASX rules,Discussions emerge around s...

Disruptions in Global Pharma Provide New Dynamics for Australian Life Sciences
April 17, 2025 06:58 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,US tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, FDA cuts, and NIH funding reductions are reshaping the global biotech landscape.,Australia's pharmaceutical export sector faces both challenges and new developments due to these global shifts.,The cha...

Australian Energy and Mining Stocks Lift Broader Market in Early Trade
April 17, 2025 06:40 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Australian shares moved slightly higher in morning trade, led by strength in energy and materials,BHP rose as it maintained full-year production guidance despite mixed quarterly output,US market weakness weighed on sentiment after a tariff...

Employment Growth Continues Amid Slight Uptick in Unemployment Rate
April 17, 2025 06:38 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Unemployment rate edged up in March from the previous month,Employment figures increased while jobless numbers also rose slightly,Participation rate improved, with steady underemployment levels,The latest employment figures from the natio...

ASX Advances on Energy Stock Surge; Clarity Pharmaceuticals Leads Gains
April 17, 2025 06:26 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Energy sector lifted the ASX following US sanctions impacting Iranian oil supply,Clarity Pharmaceuticals rose after a new commercial-scale agreement for cancer treatment isotope,Challenger gained after adjusting earnings guidance and repo...

IEA Revises 2025 Oil Demand Forecast Amid Growing Trade Tensions
April 17, 2025 06:14 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,The IEA revises global oil demand growth for 2025, reducing it by 300,000 barrels per day.,Escalating trade tensions and tariff announcements in early April negatively impacted the economic outlook.,Brent crude prices dropped to their low...

ASX 200 Rises on Resource Rally: Energy, Rare Earths and Base Metals in Focus – WDS, LYC, RIO Lead the Gains
April 17, 2025 06:02 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,ASX 200 closed 0.78% higher at 7,819.1 as resource stocks attracted broad buying.,Energy sector surged 3.82%, driven by gains in Woodside Energy, Ampol, and Karoon Energy.,Rare earths, lithium, and base metals saw strong moves despite wea...

Energy and Resources Steer ASX Ahead Amid Sector Divergence
April 17, 2025 05:30 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,ASX closed above the key benchmark, led by strength in the energy sector,Santos and WA1 Resources rose following operational and exploration updates,Healthcare and biotech sectors posted declines due to subdued sentiment,The Australian Se...

S&P/ASX 200 Advances as Energy and Resource Stocks Support Broader Market Gains
April 17, 2025 05:21 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Australian benchmark index closed higher, led by strength in energy, resource, and mining sectors,Challenger Ltd recorded the highest increase among large-cap stocks on the day,Volatility index for the ASX 200 declined significantly, refle...

Australia Shares Up at Close of Trade; S&P/ASX 200 Gains
April 17, 2025 05:16 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Gains in Energy, Resources, and Metals & Mining sectors supported broader market strength,Challenger Ltd, Ampol Ltd, and Iluka Resources Ltd emerged as top performers,Nanosonics Ltd, Appen Ltd, and Zip Co Ltd were among the session's larg...

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