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,…
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Like it or not, ASX stocks will need to Climate report from 2025. In other words, they will need to include climate-related information in their financial reports. In late March 2024, amendments to the Corporations Act were tabled in parliament, facilitating this.
'A rigorous, internationally‑aligned and credible climate disclosure regime will support Australia’s reputation as an…
Mortgage holders hopefully of a February rate cut are a little more hopeful than they were a week ago, but how hopeful should they be?
Their fears of a rate hike have all but disappeared, although they don't know when they will see rate cuts. Rates are at 4.35% and have been for more than a…
Light And Wonder (ASX:LNW) is now the best way to gain exposure to the US sports betting market on the ASX. Can it succeed where PointsBet failed? It certainly has a better chance, but is no certainty to succeed in a highly competitive market. Nonetheless, its 50%+ gain since its May 2023 'listing' on the…
The ASX Schools Sharemarket Game is on again! And it is a great way for school students to be introduced to the strategic functioning of the share markets. But just because you're not using actual money, it doesn't mean you should take it seriously. This blog will identify the best practices to assist you in…
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…
There are several economic indicators that impact stocks, both on the ASX and internationally. Whenever data is released, it can swing market indices in a particular direction, sometimes the opposite direction to where it had been heading earlier in the day. This is not only if the data changes from one period to another, but…
Investors fear a US recession - there's no denying it and there's no other explanation for the market correction in the last week. But are these fears justified?
Why investors fear a US recession
Because there are data points that are showing markets could be headed that way. There was a very fine tightrope central banks…
The list of highest yielding ASX dividend stocks fluctuates substantially from year to year, and even from month to month. Sure, the list of companies that pay out the highest dividends rarely fluctuates - it is typically led by the Big Banks and Miners - but these are not necessarily the highest yielding. By yield,…
If you're wondering what is the last day can you buy/sell a stock and still get/keep a declared dividend - the ex-dividend date is your answer.
What is the ex-dividend date?
The last day to buy or sell a stock and still receive the declared dividend is called the ex-dividend date. This date is usually set two…
