Pacific Perspectives
S&P 500 index investors have been rewarded so far in 2025. Why experts say it may be time to diversify
The S&P 500 index has bounced back from its April lows. Yet experts say investors would be wise to watch the risks before pursuing an investment strategy concentrated in the large-cap company-focused S&P 500 index, which represents about 80% of…
Markets are sure the Fed will cut in September, but the path from there is much murkier
Friday’s booming rally turned into Monday’s reality check as investors weighed just how aggressive the Federal Reserve will be on lowering interest rates and how the moves might impact the broader business and economic climate.…
Transurban eyes US toll road expansion; Australia growth options slim
Transurban hopes to develop toll roads in more US states if the company succeeds with two new bids, chief executive Michelle Jablko said, as it looks to expand its growth options after reporting a 52…
Dan Murphy’s owner Endeavour hopes for summer bump as sales slide
Sales at Endeavour’s powerhouse brand Dan Murphy’s and BWS chains continue to slide, with the hospitality giant hoping brisk business over summer will prove the company is not facing the same broad shift away from…
ASX to slip; FMG profit down 41pc to $US3.4b, AUB lifts payout 15pc
Australian shares are poised to open lower, in line with overall weaker sentiment on Wall Street as investors await more insight from policymakers, Nvidia’s quarterly results and price data on Friday. Among the key results…
Stock futures are little changed after major averages fall to start week: Live updates
U.S. stock futures were little changed Monday night after the major averages slid to start the week, with investors awaiting Nvidia’s earnings and the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge in the coming days. Dow Jones…
Global week ahead: Trump’s Nobel dreams meet economic reality
In this day and age, receiving a cold call at any time can be disarming, but Norway’s finance minister reportedly took a most surprising ring on the streets of Oslo earlier this month. According to…
Santos’ Abu Dhabi bidder adds Aussie flavour to staff mix
The Abu Dhabi-led consortium trying to take over Santos for $36.4 billion may have spooked investors on Tuesday with a surprise delay to their offer, but their commitment to getting it over the line still seems watertight. At least,…
S&P 500 rallies near record high, US bond yields drop
The S&P 500 briefly rose within 3 basis points of a record high, the Dow leapt almost 950 points to a record high and the Nasdaq recovered most of its mid-week swoon after Federal Reserve…
ASX to rise; Pilbara’s loss hits $200m, Bendigo Bank cash earnings fall
Australia’s sharemarket is set to extend its record run on Monday after US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell unleashed a wave of money on Wall Street, signalling the central bank would cut interest rates as…