Market updates

ASX Ends Year on a Red Note Amid Global Market Pressures
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Market Performance:,The ASX dipped 0.35% in early trading as global market pressures and profit-taking weighed on sentiment.,Sector Impacts:,Key players in tech and retail, including Microsoft and Amazon, showed declines, reflecting Wall S...

Palo Alto Networks: Key Growth Trends and Financial Insights
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Sustained Revenue Growth:,Over the last decade, Palo Alto Networks has maintained a compound annual growth rate of 30%, driven by its robust next-generation security ecosystems, Prisma and Cortex, alongside traditional offerings like Stra...

ASX Continues Strong Christmas Rally, Overcoming US Tech Selloff
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlight Summary:,ASX 200 Performance,: The Australian sharemarket extended its year-end rally, with the ASX 200 rising 0.5% to 8,261, marking gains in nine of its 11 sectors.,Biggest Stock Movers,: Clarity Pharmaceuticals, Zip, and Mesoblast saw no...

Betashares Eyes International Markets After Stellar Growth in 2024
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Betashares recorded notable asset growth, reaching A$46 billion under management.,- Expansion plans focus on Asia and enhancing ETF offerings globally.,- Key initiatives include acquisitions and new platform development.,Betashares, a le...

Indonesia Eyes Nuclear Power Expansion Amid Safety Challenges
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Indonesia proposes nuclear power plants at multiple sites to meet energy needs.,- Environmental concerns arise due to seismic risks in the region.,- Advanced safety measures and modular reactor technology are under review.,Indonesia has...

ASX 200 Gains Momentum Over Christmas Week with Sector-Wide Growth
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- ASX 200 ended Christmas week on a positive note, closing at 8,251 points.,- Consumer Discretionary, Healthcare, and Financials sectors led gains in the market.,- Utilities was the only sector to finish in the red, dragged by Origin Energ...

Trump's Shift on H-1B Visas Sparks Debate on Immigration and Economy
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Trump shifts his stance on the H-1B visa program, sparking discussions.,- Big business advocates Musk and Ramaswamy voice strong support for the program.,- Critics argue the program undercuts American workers' wages.,Donald Trump has adj...

Ethereum ETFs Shine Amid Bitcoin's Institutional Outflows
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Ethereum ETFs see growing inflows while Bitcoin ETFs face declines.,- Institutional interest in Ethereum ETFs supported by key developments.,- Bitcoin hovers below its all-time high amidst market volatility.,Ethereum (ETH) continues to c...

ASX Faces Challenges While BrainChip’s Mysterious Surge Grabs Attention
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- ASX faced a modest dip amid global caution and ex-dividend activity.,- BrainChip Holdings (BRN) soared despite no clear catalyst for its rise.,- Prominent small-cap stocks showcased diverse developments and partnerships.,The Australian S...

Aussie Market Set for Mild Dip After Holiday Break
December 27, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaKey Highlights:,ASX 200 Expected to Open Lower,: The Australian stock market is anticipated to start the day with a modest dip of -0.09%, following a two-day break during the Christmas and Boxing Day period.,Global Market Influence,: The Australian m...

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Targets $325 Amid AI-Driven iPhone Optimism
December 27, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Apple (AAPL) target raised to $325 on AI-powered iPhone prospects.,- Record iPhone unit sales forecast for fiscal year 2025.,- Fixes coming soon for iOS 18.2 issues with the release of iOS 18.2.1.,Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) continues to draw at...

RBA Signals Possible Rate Changes Amid Stabilizing Inflation
December 27, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- RBA minutes suggest stabilizing inflation could pave the way for rate adjustments.,- Mixed economic indicators show both progress and challenges for Australia.,- Potential policy changes depend on continued inflation control and economic...

ASX Continues Post-Holiday Rally Amid Strong Commodity Prices and Sector Gains
December 27, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,ASX Gains Supported by Commodities and Sector Strength,: The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) advanced 0.5% in the first trading session after Christmas, driven by gains in materials and energy sectors, along with strong performances from consumer di...

Victorian Liberal Party Sees Leadership Shift: Brad Battin Takes Charge
December 27, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Brad Battin replaces John Pesutto as the leader of the Victorian Liberal Party.,- Nepean MP Sam Groth becomes the deputy leader.,- Key priorities include addressing cost of living, crime, finances, and infrastructure.,In a significant po...

Government Faces Criticism Over Future Fund Mandate Revisions
December 27, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Government faces potential criticism over Future Fund changes.,- Investment mandate emphasizes national priorities and infrastructure.,- Economists question claims about risk and return balance.,The federal government is addressing poten...

Retirees Losing Funds by Delaying Pension Applications
December 27, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Delayed pension applications can result in lost funds.,- Rules for eligibility are more flexible than many retirees believe.,- Online tools simplify pension calculations for retirees.,Procrastinating on pension applications can have sign...

Australia’s AAA Credit Rating at Risk Amid Surging State Debts
December 27, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Australia's AAA credit rating faces pressure due to rising state debts.,- Fitch warns state infrastructure spending elevates financial risks.,- Victoria leads in debt levels, impacting economic stability.,Australia’s AAA credit rating is...

Polysilicon Futures Debut on Guangzhou Futures Exchange to Enhance Market Transparency
December 27, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Guangzhou Futures Exchange launches polysilicon futures trading to standardize pricing.,- Over 300,000 lots of polysilicon futures traded on the opening day.,- Polysilicon is essential for solar cells and silicon-based technology.,The Gu...

Netflix Shatters NFL Streaming Records with Christmas Day Broadcast
December 27, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Netflix (NFLX) achieves record-breaking NFL viewership on Christmas Day.,- Historic partnership with the NFL results in a massive audience across age groups.,- Beyonce's halftime show draws peak viewers during the groundbreaking broadcas...

Floki DAO Eyes 2025 Launch for European Memecoin ETP
December 27, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Floki DAO plans to launch a European ETP in early 2025.,- Proposal submitted for liquidity provision using Floki tokens.,- Floki also emphasizes education with its University of Floki initiative.,Floki DAO, the governance organization fo...

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