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December 5, 2023 December 5, 2023

Markets


EXPECTATIONS OF FURTHER RBA RATE HIKES RECEDE



With barely any further lift in Australian rates now expected, it’s hard to see
rate cut pricing in ernest before the next inflation data.

1701765180 By David Rogers
December 5, 2023

Trading Day


ASX’S WORST DAY IN SIX WEEKS; RBA HOLDS RATES



CS Energy coal plant hit by delay. RBA says any further tightening depends on
data. First strike for Bank of Queensland. Rio Tinto accelerates Rhodes Ridge.
Origin gains. Evolution halts for gold raise. 

1701756562 By David Rogers, Valerina Changarathil, Megan Neil
December 4, 2023 December 4, 2023

Markets


DOVISH PRICING FUELS EXPECTATIONS OF SANTA RALLY



The bar should be higher now but only the brave or foolhardy would bet against
further gains at the most bullish time of year.

1701679260 By David Rogers
December 4, 2023

Trading Day


ASX RISES; ORIGIN TAKEOVER VOTE FAILS



The ASX 200 closes at 10-week high amid gold, US market strength. Origin
shareholders reject takeover. ANZ fires salvo at ACCC over Suncorp deal
decision. Metcash jumps on earnings update.

1701668451 By David Rogers, Valerina Changarathil, Joseph Carbone
December 3, 2023 December 3, 2023

Business


SHARES TIPPED TO RISE ON RATE HOPES



Australian shares are headed for a positive start following a strong overseas
lead and growing expectations that the RBA will keep rates on hold on Tuesday.

1701595140 By Louise Brannelly
December 3, 2023

Economics


HOW THE MARKETS GOT IT ALL WRONG THIS YEAR



As we end another turbulent year and prepare for a fresh start, 2023 will be
remembered as a humbling and challenging year for financial market participants.

1701575640 By Charlie Jamieson
December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023

Economics


HAUSER’S EXPERIENCE WELCOME AS ACTIVE QT LOOMS



Newly appointed RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser has vast experience with
quantitative easing and tightening programs, which will be handy in the bond
market.

1701462660 By David Rogers
December 1, 2023

Markets


HEAVILY CONCENTRATED ASX HURTS INVESTOR RETURNS



Investors with Australian index funds are set to see poorer returns than those
investing offshore as the dominant mining and banking stocks experience sharp
earnings downgrades.

1701413760 By Matt Bell
December 1, 2023

Wealth


WINNERS AND LOSERS FROM ASX MAY SURPRISE YOU



Many of the market’s blue chips came to the party in the last 12 months along
with the Car Group and TechnologyOne.

1701399600 By Rudi Filapek-Vandyck
December 1, 2023

Trading Day


ASX FALLS, BUT ENDS WEEK UP



ASX 200 up by 0.46 per cent for week. Billionaire wants government to help
households. Proxy adviser backs Allkem merger. Farmers lose from Coles Saputo
deal: BCCM. Premier Investments gains. 

1701407879 By David Rogers, Joseph Carbone, Megan Neil
November 30, 2023 November 30, 2023

Markets


FIFTH OF PILBARA MINERALS SHORTED AMID LITHIUM OUTLOOK



Pilbara Minerals is being shorted more than any other company on the ASX as a
group of investors seeks to exploit its exposure to tumbling lithium prices.

1701333060 By Matt Bell
November 30, 2023

Trading Day


ASX RISES, HAS BIG MONTHLY GAIN; ORIGIN FALLS



ASX 200 has second best month of 2023. Origin rejects Plan B. Australian
7-Eleven business sold for $1.7bn. Guthrie ousted from Mighty Kingdom board.
Iress soars.

1701321655 By Lilly Vitorovich, Megan Neil, Joseph Carbone
November 29, 2023 November 29, 2023

Trading Day


ASX GAINS BUT POST-CPI RALLY FADES



RBA tipped to hold rates next week after inflation cools more than expected.
Strong Harvey Norman protest vote as sales slow. Fisher & Paykel, CSL, Temple &
Webster among gainers.

1701235301 By Valerina Changarathil, Joseph Carbone, Megan Neil
November 28, 2023 November 28, 2023

Trading Day


ASX ENDS UP, REAL ESTATE LEADS GAINS



Rate hikes creating public, political 'noise': RBA's Bullock tells HK
conference. Spending pause in October before Black Friday sales. Healius gets
dressing down at AGM. Collins Foods, Plenti among big gainers.

1701148600 By Valerina Changarathil, Megan Neil
November 28, 2023

Technology


SUPERHERO POWERS UP ITS AI-GENERATED OFFERINGS



An Australian share-trading platform is using AI to digest company reports and
churn out single paragraph summaries. Here’s why they think it’ll make a
difference.

1701090060 By Joseph Lam
November 27, 2023 November 27, 2023

Markets


BRITISH STAR TO PLAY SECOND FIDDLE ON REVITALISED RBA



Treasurer Jim Chalmers can now claim to have done his best to reform the Reserve
Bank after appointing an external candidate to the second most senior role at
the central bank.

1701076800 By David Rogers
November 27, 2023

Markets


ASX PARTIALLY FULFILS ASIC REPORTING REQUIREMENTS



An audit of the ASX’s project management competence in the wake of the CHESS
replacement debacle found it had only partially addressed matters raised by
regulators.

1701126060 By PAULINA DURAN
November 27, 2023

Financial Services


SUPER GIANTS BET $29BN ON UK ENERGY TRANSITION



Major Australian superannuation funds have pledged more than $29bn for
large-scale UK infrastructure, affordable housing and renewable energy projects.

1701044940 By Jacquelin Magnay
November 27, 2023

Trading Day


ASX 200 FALLS AS US FUTURES DROP



Andrew Hauser first foreigner to hold such a high RBA position. Perseus up stake
in Silvercorp takeover target OreCorp. Adore soars after rejects THG bid.
Healius lifts as chair exits. 

1701062552 By David Rogers, Valerina Changarathil, Megan Neil
November 27, 2023

Financial Services


PHILANTHROPY PITCH AS WESTACOTT TAKES FUTURE GEN REINS



Creating a special tax free allowance for people to donate to charities will be
one of Jennifer Westacott’s first goals as the new chair of Geoff Wilson’s
Future Generation Global.

1701003660 By Tansy Harcourt
November 26, 2023 November 26, 2023

Markets


MODEST START EXPECTED FOR LOCAL STOCKS



The local sharemarket was poised to lift modestly at Monday’s open, ahead of
closely watched inflation figures due this week.

1700987160 By Matt Bell
November 26, 2023

Economics


RBA IS MORE HAWKISH UNDER BULLOCK



Financial markets should be waking to the realisation that the RBA has ushered
in a new era of hawkishness and potential rate hikes next year.

1700991960 By James Glynn
November 24, 2023 November 24, 2023

Economics


LOWER PRODUCTIVITY ‘COULD BE AN ILLUSION’



The slump in Australia’s labour productivity since the pandemic is unlikely to
last, according to Westpac’s Luci Ellis.

1700811180 By David Rogers
November 24, 2023

Trading Day


ASX UP; 30PC OF VOTES AGAINST ORIGIN BID



Voting figures on Brookfield/EIG bid revealed. Core Lithium gets a first strike.
Star buys time on Qld casinos licence suspensions. WiseTech, PWR Holdings,
Select Harvests fall.

1700809093 By David Rogers, Valerina Changarathil, Megan Neil
November 23, 2023 November 23, 2023

Mining & Energy


OUTLOOK FOR OIL PRICES UNCERTAIN AS OPEC DELAYS MEETING



Analysts say the cartel will ultimately agree to extend its production cuts, but
oil prices may be vulnerable after OPEC took the highly unusual step of
postponing its ministerial meeting.

1700732640 By David Rogers
November 23, 2023

Trading Day


ASX CLOSES DOWN; NEW ORIGIN OFFER ‘APPEARS INFERIOR’



Origin shares rise, has 'significant reservations' over proposal. AMP up on
$100m class action settlement. Nick Scali CEO's $50m selldown. First strikes for
AV Jennings, Johns Lyng.  

1700718225 By David Rogers, Megan Neil, Joseph Carbone
November 22, 2023 November 22, 2023

Markets


SUPER PAYOUTS, POPULATION GROWTH FUEL INFLATION



A boom in superannuation payments and record population growth are materially
adding to consumer demand in Australia, potentially keeping inflation and rates
high, says UBS.

1700633760 By David Rogers
November 22, 2023

Trading Day


ASX ENDS FLAT; LOVISA GETS BIG FIRST STRIKE



Takeovers Panel finds against Bell Rock on Whitehaven. Healius shares off 33 per
cent after raise. Protest vote against Medibank director. Downer avoids second
strike. 

1700633270 By David Rogers, Joseph Carbone, Valerina Changarathil, Megan Neil
November 21, 2023 November 21, 2023

Business


RATE RISES TO BE KEPT ON THE RBA’S AGENDA



RBA emphasis on inflation reinforces economists’ expectations that if it were to
move interest rates in the coming months, the direction would be upwards.

1700563020 By David Rogers
November 21, 2023

Trading Day


ASX 200 GAINS; FIRST STRIKE FOR FORTESCUE



RBA 'resolute' on CPI returning to target. Backlash against payouts to former
Fortescue execs. Pro Medicus founders' $176m selldown. AGL avoids second strike
as Cannon-Brookes demands climate action.

1700543980 By David Rogers, Joseph Carbone, Valerina Changarathil, Megan Neil



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Perry Williams is The Australian’s Business Editor. He was previously a senior
reporter covering energy and has also worked at Bloomberg and the Australian
Financial Review as resources editor and deputy companies editor.


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