Pacific Perspectives
Endeavour review could end in the break-up of Dan Murphy’s owner
Endeavour Group will consider breaking up the hospitality empire in a move that could separate the Dan Murphy’s and BWS liquor chains from a portfolio of pubs as part of a review kicked off ahead…
Markets are at risk of a reversal. The next month is crucial
Investors have long ignored the potential for pain in the actual economy from the trade war. But with valuations stretched, reality could get in the way. A fascinating pressure test is about to get under…
RBA expected to kill rapid-fire rate cut hopes, say economists
The Reserve Bank of Australia will signal as early as next week that its run of interest rate cuts is nearing an end, according to economists and analysts, dampening market expectations of a deeper reduction…
S&P 500 futures inch higher after benchmark snaps losing streak, Palantir pops on earnings: Live updates
Stock futures were slightly higher on Monday night, following Wall Street’s rebound, as investors followed the latest batch of corporate earnings. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 54 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures each also…
Top Wall Street analysts pick these 3 stocks for their growth potential
This earnings season, a number of companies are demonstrating their resilience by delivering solid performance despite macro challenges and tariff uncertainties. With their in-depth analysis, top Wall Street analysts can help investors pick stocks that…
British giant Howden says 70pc of Australian business underinsured
Howden’s local chief executive, Matt Bacon, says as many as 70 per cent of the country’s middle-market businesses are underinsured, a figure that has the British insurer optimistic about growing quickly in Australia. While the…
Why a Goldilocks scenario for markets may finally be upon us
After years of lurching between inflation scares and recession fears, the macro environment is quietly turning a corner. Inflation is moderating, growth indicators are firming, liquidity remains supportive and geopolitical tensions are easing. The easing…
ASX to fall; Endeavour chair Mervis quits amid board clash
The Australian sharemarket is set for a weak start to the week, with investors rattled by fresh signs of a slowdown in the US economy. A softer-than-expected July non-farm payrolls report spurred concerns about the…
Stock futures were little changed amid uncertainty over economy and tariffs: Live updates
Stock futures are little changed Sunday night, with investors once again on edge as the Trump administration’s new round of tariffs heightened worries about rising inflation and an economic slowdown. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures hovered…
Amazon’s cloud business records 18% growth in second quarter
Amazon’s cloud group grew recorded revenue growth of 18% in the second quarter, slightly ahead of analysts’ estimates. Amazon Web Services continues to lead the cloud infrastructure market, but is facing intensifying pressure from Microsoft and Google, as all…