- Australian Associated Press
Stocks to watch
Stocks of interest at the close of trading on Thursday, December 11.
Australian Associated PressWellard sells giant Ocean Shearer for $77m
Wellard is selling the world's largest purpose-built livestock carrier - the Ocean Shearer - for $US53 million.
- Australian Associated Press
Aussie dollar jumps after US Fed outlook
Some speculators betting on a drop in the value of the Australian dollar have been caught out by the speed and scale of the currency's rally on Thursday.
- Australian Associated Press
BHP to retain industry group memberships
Despite pressure, BHP says it will remain a member of all current industry associations after reviewing their climate and energy policy positions.
Australian Associated PressCUB takeover may lift cider prices: ACCC
The competition watchdog says Asahi's proposed $16 billion purchase of Carlton and United Breweries could lead to it controlling most Australian cider sales.
- Australian Associated Press
Wall St gains modestly on rates signal
The Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady and signal borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged helped prompt Wall Street to move modestly higher.
Australian Associated PressASX drops as US-China trade deadline looms
The Australian share market has finished lower, with losses across every sector except mining.
- Australian Associated Press
Stocks to watch
Stocks of interest at the close of trading on Wednesday, December 10.
ASX rises on optimism for US-China deal
The Australian share market has risen following a report that the US is planning to delay implementing new trade tariffs on China.
Australian Associated PressScandal-hit Westpac bracing for AGM fury
Westpac faces the threat of a second strike and board spill at its annual general meeting as shareholders demand answers over the bank's AUSTRAC scandal.
Australian Associated PressConfidence slips, job fears up: Westpac
People feel less optimistic about the Australian economy, a consumer confidence survey from Westpac and the Melbourne Institute suggests.
- Australian Associated Press
APRA future bank capital buffer change
APRA has held the extra capital buffers banks are required to hold for emergencies at zero while flagging the likelihood of a future change.
Australian Associated PressRBA audit committee member joins AMP board
Reserve Bank audit committee member Rahoul Chowdry will join AMP as a non-executive director on January 1.
GrainCorp taps Fonterra for next CEO
GrainCorp has tapped Fonterra to hire the New Zealand dairy giant's global chief operating officer as its next managing director and chief executive.
Australian Associated PressRow shuts down trade dispute body WTO
The World Trade Organisation must reform after its three-member appellate panel ceased to function following the end of the terms of two of its members.
- Australian Associated Press
Wall Street rises on tariff delay hopes
Wall Street has risen on hopes that US tariffs on Chinese goods set to kick in on December 15 will be delayed and that the sides are extending trade talks.
Australian Associated PressASX drops ahead of key risk events
The Australian share market has closed lower ahead of several risk events on the macroeconomic front.
- Australian Associated Press
Stocks to watch
Stocks of interest at the close of trading on Tuesday, December 10.
Australian Associated PressWiseTech buys up South Korean customs firm
WiseTech Global has purchased Ready Korea - a customs and trade compliance solutions provider - in a deal that could be worth more than $20 million.
