Pacific Perspectives
Telstra marketing boss deletes anti-Dutton loathing
The marketer apparently forgot LinkedIn is a safe space only for humble brags. LinkedIn is great for “networking”. But in the past few years, particularly, it’s better known as a cesspit of self-congratulatory posts with…
Shayne Elliott leaves ANZ with mixed legacy, and challenges ahead
From a multibillion-dollar acquisition to a bond trading scandal, Shayne Elliott’s tenure as ANZ chief executive has seldom been dull, but his parting act was something of a damp squib after a flat-lining profit and…
A lot of Australian fund managers, not a lot of new ideas
Investment conferences are all about who’s on stage. But what if you looked the other way and considered who’s in the crowd? Investment conferences are safe spaces for fund managers. They sit in rows, soak…
Stock futures are flat following rally on U.S.-UK trade deal framework: Live updates
Stock futures hovered near the flatline on Thursday, with investors hoping that the U.S.- United Kingdom trade deal framework is the beginning of more progress to come. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 12…
Three rate cuts coming but investor fear Fed’s next move
Bond traders expect the US Federal Reserve will lower interest rates three times this year despite the central bank leaving borrowing costs on hold and flagging mounting risks of both higher inflation and unemployment. The…
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: AppLovin, Arm Holdings, Flutter Entertainment, Fortinet and more
Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. AppLovin – The AI-powered marketing platform saw shares rallying 13% in extended trading after the company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results. AppLovin’s posted an EPS of $1.67, higher than an…
Fed warns of rising economic risks as it leaves rates steady
Washington | The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but said the risks of higher inflation and unemployment had risen, further clouding the economic outlook as the US central bank grapples with the impact of the…
The ASX stocks that have ripped during Trump’s trade war
The Australian sharemarket has staged a remarkable recovery since US President Donald Trump unveiled his sweeping tariffs last month as global investors are increasingly drawn to the ASX’s perceived safe haven status. The S&P/ASX 200…
Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts first positive day in three following Fed decision: Live updates
Stock futures were relatively unchanged on Wednesday evening on the heels of the Federal Reserve holding steady on rates as it highlighted rising inflation and unemployment risks. S&P 500 futures traded down by 0.1%, along with Nasdaq-100 futures. Futures tied to the…
Nvidia CEO says being locked out of China AI market would be ‘tremendous loss’
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Tuesday that China’s artificial intelligence market will likely reach about $50 billion in the next two to three years, and that missing out on it would be a “tremendous loss.”…