The performance of ASX banks has caught the attention of significant investors and market analysts. This sudden market change has led to a critical evaluation: is this trend a warning signal indicating systemic issues, or does it present a bargaining opportunity for experienced investors?
Let’s navigate this complex landscape of stocks and shares while considering the broader…
Bank Stocks
Our 5 ASX Predictions for 2025!
Yes it's that time of year. The start of a new one, where everyone gets out their crystal balls and tries to predict what will happen in the year to come. This is no less true with regard to the share market, most particularly the direction of the indices,…
ANZ Bank has got a new CEO!
Earlier this week, the bank announced that Nuno Matos, the current head of Wealth and Personal Banking at HSBC, will become the bank's chief executive on July 2, 2025.
This is the end of nearly a decade of Shayne Elliott's tenure at ANZ, which is the longest current tenure…
Think of Australian mortgage brokers and the famous Aussie ads that concluded with John Symond's catchphrase, 'At Aussie, we'll save you!'
Indeed they can save borrowers, because they (theoretically) shop around for the best deal for their customers. Everyone will name low interest rates as what they want, but it is also about other benefits offered…
12 months ago, the investment by GQG in Adani was something to admire about the company. It was an example of a bold bet that had paid off given the returns it had made. But the charging of Adani boss Gautam Adani with fraud has had a knock-on effect to GQG.
Why The investment by GQG…
Here are 6 ASX CEOs who departed their companies in 2024
Larry Diamond - Zip (ASX:ZIP)
Since Afterpay's acquisition, Zip (ASX:ZIP) has been the flagship BNPL company of the ASX. It managed to survive a cash crunch, a spectacular collapse in its valuation as interest rates rose, a merger attempt with Sezzle that ended…
Negative gearing is a contentious topic and Australians are heavily divided on it.
What is negative gearing? Why is it in the headlines again?
It is a strategy that allows investors to claim a tax deduction for a 'rental loss' when interest repayments and other expenses exceed income. It was used by 2.27m taxpayers in 2021-22…
If you thought reporting season was done and dusted for all companies, you'd be wrong - because some companies use an October to September financial year. And these companies will be reporting in the next few weeks. Most use a July to June financial year, but can use whatever 12 month period they like as…
For Australian investors and traders, staying informed about stock market news is essential for making smart decisions. With a range of websites now providing real-time data, expert analysis, and market insights, investors have the tools to navigate the ever-changing world of stocks. This article highlights five of the most reliable websites offering stock market news…
The biggest market news on August 19, 2024 was that Auswide and MyState are merging. The two small cap bank stocks, the former of which hails from Tasmania while the latter from the Queensland town of Bundaberg, may seem like an unlikely match at first glance, but the merger makes sense for both companies.
Why Auswide…
