Pacific Perspectives
Is the market really sold on a February rate cut?
There are few debates that divide the nation more than interest rates, where they should be, and where they should go. It does not get more heated than the one we’re having ahead of Tuesday’s…
Markets expect ‘hawkish’ interest rate cut from RBA this week
The Reserve Bank is widely expected to deliver its first cash rate reduction in five years this week, but the decision will be a line-ball call as economists warn that persistently high labour costs could…
Here’s how to play small caps this earnings season
Australian small caps are heading into the earnings season with considerable momentum this year, with the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index enjoying a strong start to 2025, posting a 4.6 per cent return in January. That’s…
Top Wall Street analysts are optimistic about the potential of these 3 stocks
Inflation worries, tariffs under the Trump administration and earnings season could continue to keep the stock market volatile and rattle investor sentiment. Investors looking for attractive stock picks should focus on the ability of a…
Amazon scrubs DEI mention from its annual report
Amazon has removed any references to diversity and inclusion from its most recent annual report. The company filed its report for 2024 on Friday following the release of its fourth-quarter earnings. The prior annual report included a mention of “inclusion…
Telstra mulls putting its $200m data centre business on the block
Telstra is considering selling its data centre assets, pondering a deal that could be its first infrastructure transaction since it sold a $2.8 billion mobile tower stake to superannuation investors four years ago. The telecoms…
What we learnt: Donald who? AGL’s $1b battery bet and love for EVs get thumbs up
AGL still loves electric vehicles, Suncorp’s profit jump might be too big for its own good and is CBA balance sheet beyond reproach? The big result | Donald who? Nuclear what? AGL Energy, which supplies power…
ASX tips a stronger year for new listings on back of Chemist Warehouse
The market’s positive reception for Chemist Warehouse’s merger into Sigma Healthcare on Thursday should trigger more equity market listings this year, the ASX’s chief executive, Helen Lofthouse, said. In its interim results, ASX said the number of…
Dow closes more than 300 points higher as Trump holds off on imposing new tariffs, Nvidia jumps: Live updates
Stocks rose Thursday as new inflation data and updates on U.S. tariff plans appeared to ease some concerns around inflationary pressures and global trade tensions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 342.87 points, or 0.77%, to 44,711.43.…
Trump froze a bribery law that previously hit suppliers for Elon Musk’s Tesla
Points The anti-bribery law whose enforcement President Donald Trump has suspended was previously used by the Department of Justice and financial regulators to win settlements totaling more than $1.5 billion from companies that are major suppliers for Tesla, the electric vehicle giant…