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ASX200 Inches Up as Tech and Uranium Stocks Outperform Amid Mining Weakness
June 18, 2025 04:54 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Tech sector drives modest gains on ASX200,Uranium stocks stand out amid production milestones,Mining sector drags index with notable losses,Australian shares showed resilience by recovering early losses and inching into the green by mid-af...

Geminder-Backed Pro-Pac Flags Asset Sales Amid ASX 300 Packaging Sector Woes
June 18, 2025 04:30 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Pro-Pac Packaging, under billionaire Raphael Geminder, is exploring asset divestment amid operational pressures.,The ASX 300-listed firm has faced a sharp downturn in valuation due to competitive and cost challenges.,The packaging group is...

ASX 200 Flat as Israel-Iran Conflict Weighs on Market Sentiment
June 18, 2025 04:18 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,ASX 200,and,All Ordinaries,end flat amid geopolitical tensions,Gold sector strengthens, led by NST, NEM, and GOR,Financial heavyweights CBA, NAB, WBC, and ANZ pull back,The,ASX 200,ended marginally lower on Tuesday as rising tensions betw...

Australian Shares Slip as ASX 200 Retreats for Second Day
June 18, 2025 04:16 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Australian equities saw another day of mild declines across major indices,Broader weakness in the financial and materials sectors weighed on the,ASX 200,Major companies including,BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP),and,Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX...

Chalmers Stands Firm on Superannuation Gains Plan
June 18, 2025 04:13 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Treasurer reaffirms intent to proceed with tax reforms.,Superannuation changes remain a government priority.,ASX200 stocks context emerges amid broader tax debate.,Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed the federal government will move ahead...

Middle East Tensions Keep ASX 200 Flat Amid Mixed Energy Moves
June 18, 2025 04:12 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Broader,ASX 200,index showed minimal movement due to geopolitical uncertainty.,Energy stocks like Santos Limited (ASX:STO) gained, while Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX:WDS) declined.,Market sentiment impacted by concerns surrounding Middle...

ASX 200 Slips as BHP, Fortescue, and MinRes Weaken on Iron Ore Retreat
June 18, 2025 04:07 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Materials sector under pressure amid further declines in iron ore prices,Fortescue (ASX:FMG), BHP (ASX:BHP), and Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) experience share declines,ASX 200 steadies despite global geopolitical uncertainties and commodity...

SMSF Innovation Council Launches to Advance Crypto Integration in Super Portfolios
June 18, 2025 04:06 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,New 12-member council formed to guide digital asset integration in SMSFs,Led by OKX Australia CEO, targeting governance and trustee advocacy,Moves align with potential tax changes on high-value super funds,A new era in self-managed super f...

ASX 200 Energy Player Santos Draws Middle East Investment Interest
June 18, 2025 04:05 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Santos Ltd receives strategic acquisition interest from UAE’s state-owned energy firm,Abu Dhabi National Oil Company affirms commitment to Australian energy market,Broader energy sector reacts to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East,Sa...

ASX 200 Watch: Santos Bidder Highlights Australian Energy Commitment Amid Market Shifts
June 18, 2025 04:02 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Santos bidder from Abu Dhabi signals strong alignment with Australian energy landscape.,Institutional shareholder backs takeover while oil prices react to geopolitical speculation.,MinRes leads declines in iron ore amid shifting commodity...

ASX 200 Index Resilience Amid Market Strain from Geopolitical Tensions
June 18, 2025 03:59 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,The,ASX 200,remains relatively stable despite geopolitical unrest.,Market sentiment reflects cautious optimism amid ongoing volatility.,Oil price fluctuations continue to exert pressure on broader economic indicators.,The,ASX 200,, a bench...

ASX 200 Tumbles Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Tensions and Trump’s Remarks
June 18, 2025 03:57 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,The,ASX 200,opened lower amid escalating Middle East conflict and global market losses.,Resource stocks including MIN, PLS, and LTR declined sharply in early trade.,Gains observed in uranium, coal, and gaming sectors amid broader market ca...

Cultivated Meat Pioneer Vow Gains Regulatory Nod in Australia and New Zealand
June 18, 2025 03:56 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Vow becomes first to get cultivated meat approval in Southern Hemisphere,Product debut to feature cultured Japanese quail under brand Forged,Strategic manufacturing shift followed by regulatory clearance,Australia's alternative protein lan...

ASX200 Spotlight: Optus (ASX:SGT) Faces $100M Penalty Amid Sales Misconduct Scandal
June 18, 2025 03:44 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Optus hit with $100M penalty over misconduct,Refunds and leadership changes underway,New sales systems aim to restore trust,Optus (ASX:SGT), a key player in Australia's telecommunications sector and part of the,ASX200 stocks,, has come und...

Wearable Injectors Sector Gains Traction in Australia Equity Market
June 18, 2025 03:44 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Shift toward home-based care drives wearable injectors demand,Rural accessibility and healthcare efficiency remain key growth drivers,Sector reflects healthcare innovation within Australia equity market,The wearable injectors segment is em...

Middle East Tensions Weigh on ASX 200; Santos Takeover Scrutiny Intensifies
June 18, 2025 03:24 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Escalating Middle East conflict drives oil market volatility and keeps,ASX 200,in neutral territory.,Federal Treasurer defers to FIRB on Abu Dhabi’s takeover approach involving Santos (ASX:STO).,Heightened geopolitical risks as US deploys...

Tech Stocks Lead Gains on ASX 200 as Mining Lags
June 18, 2025 03:22 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Technology sector firms such as Technology One and WiseTech Global recorded notable upward movement.,Mining stocks, including Fortescue and BHP, dragged down the sector index amid falling iron ore sentiment.,Uranium producers Boss Energy a...

Cicada Innovations CEO Steps Down After Transformational Tenure: What It Means for Australia's Deep Tech Landscape and ASX200 Ecosystem
June 18, 2025 03:16 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Cicada CEO departs after six years of national growth,$6.1 billion raised under leadership,Strategic incubator expansion boosts deep tech scene,After a remarkable six-year journey at the helm of Cicada Innovations, Sally-Ann Williams has a...

Defence and Critical Minerals ASX Stocks Show Notable Trends
June 18, 2025 03:15 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Droneshield and Elsight reflect momentum in Australia's defence sector,Multiple critical minerals firms appear in uptrend patterns on the ASX,Notable shifts seen across energy, biotech, and infrastructure segments,Defence and critical mine...

ASX 200 edges higher as tech lifts, iron ore weighs
June 18, 2025 03:11 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,ASX 200 moves marginally amid contrasting performance from miners and tech,Iron ore-linked stocks BHP and Fortescue retreat during prolonged price dip,Boss Energy rises as uranium outlook brightens, NextDC secures fresh funding,The,ASX 200...

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