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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: ServiceTitan, Mission Produce, Chime Financial and more

9 Sep 2026

Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. ServiceTitan — The software provider’s stock tumbled 19% after posting current-quarter revenue guidance that came in slightly below analyst forecasts. However, ServiceTitan surpassed Wall Street consensus estimates…

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The most active managers in almost a decade are trailing the ASX

9 Sep 2026

Australian active managers have had a horror run this year, wrong-footed by a relentless rally in the ASX’s biggest companies that has left the industry on track to record its highest rate of underperformance in…

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Pacific Perspectives 16 Jul 2025

Suncorp and IAG’s disaster profits come at taxpayer expense

There’s been a flood of good news for investors in Australia’s major listed insurers. Insurance Australia Group (IAG) and Suncorp got off very lightly from the impact of ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred, which delayed the federal…

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Pacific Perspectives 16 Jul 2025

Everything you need to know about Santos’ deep-pocketed suitor

With the Abu Dhabi-led $36.4 billion takeover offer for Santos needing a tick from Treasurer Jim Chalmers, there are questions being asked about the main player in the deal, XRG. The little-known reincarnation of Abu Dhabi National…

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Pacific Perspectives 16 Jul 2025

ASX to fall; Rio posts 13pc copper uplift

Australian shares are set to open lower after June data showed President Donald Trump’s tariffs are leading to higher consumer prices, bolstering the case for the Federal Reserve to hold rates steady for longer. Traders…

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Pacific Perspectives 16 Jul 2025

Stock futures slip as investors await more bank earnings and inflation data: Live updates

Stock futures ticked lower on Tuesday evening, as investors awaited earnings releases from several big banks and the latest wholesale inflation report. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back 101 points, or 0.2%, while S&P…

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Pacific Perspectives 15 Jul 2025

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Autodesk, PayPal, Rivian, Nebius, Waters and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Autodesk — The design software maker rose 5% after Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that it ended a plan to potentially buy out PTC. The…

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Pacific Perspectives 15 Jul 2025

APA warns AEMO on relying on lowball LNG import terminal costs

Gas pipeline giant APA Group has warned Australia’s energy market operator that it risks seriously underestimating the costs of LNG import terminals in planning for the country’s gas infrastructure, and locking customers into higher prices.…

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Pacific Perspectives 15 Jul 2025

Australia’s top stocks fund seals golden year with rare 100pc return

Paragon’s commodity-focused hedge fund smashed rivals in the 2024-2025 financial year, doubling the return of the next best fund ranked by Morningstar. Boutique manager Paragon has topped Morningstar’s list of Australia’s best stock-pickers for the…

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Pacific Perspectives 15 Jul 2025

ASX to rise, Wall St edges up on US-EU trade talk hopes

Australian shares are set to rally after President Donald Trump signalled he’s willing to negotiate on tariffs with the European Union, easing some of the concerns stoked by the issuing of tariff letters over the…

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Pacific Perspectives 15 Jul 2025

S&P 500 posts slim gain Monday as traders hope for lower tariffs before Aug. 1 deadline: Live updates

The S&P 500 edged higher on Monday even after President Donald Trump threatened high tariffs on more countries over the weekend. Losses were kept in check as investors bet those duties will eventually be negotiated down and…

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Pacific Perspectives 14 Jul 2025

The markets are telling you not to worry with steep drop in volatility. Should you listen?

As midsummer sets in and the trauma of the springtime sell-off fades, the markets are whispering, “Don’t worry.” With every orderly ratchet higher to a record high in the benchmark indexes, affirmed by a breakout…

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