The ASX has finally hired a consultant to replace the aging CHESS system that underpins ASX trading after bungling the previous attempt, which hoped to introduce blockchain into the clearing and settlement system.
By Charlie Ormond,
With the proper knowledge and precautions, we can safeguard our digital lives. Remember, in the cyber world, a little caution goes a long way.
By Charlie Ormond,
China’s ailing property market has been in a slow meltdown for the past two years. But the seeds of its downfall started long before.
By Charlie Ormond,
Graincorp held its dividend and announced a share buyback despite falling profits this year as grain markets normalised after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
By Charlie Ormond,
Spartan’s latest assay results uncover its latest high-grade intercepts as drilling continues with multiple rigs at its Dalgaranga Gold Project in WA.
By Charlie Ormond,
Building products giant Boral is the best performer on the ASX 200 today, after the company upgraded its FY24 guidance, saying its disciplined pricing and cost savings that were seen earlier this year will continue.
By Charlie Ormond,
Australia’s financial sector, while currently stable, must not underestimate the transformative impact of digitalisation and the uncertainties it brings.
By Charlie Ormond,
We stand at a precarious point where the interplay of high interest rates, towering debts, and the fragility of household finances create a challenge for the global economy.
By Charlie Ormond,
Xero shares tanked today despite the company swinging to a 1H profit and turning around growth metrics. New CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy gave plans to improve the business through 2024, which we’ll explore.
By Charlie Ormond,
James Hardie shares rose today as the building products company reported a record second-quarter profit as higher selling prices and lower costs offset falling volumes across its segments.
By Charlie Ormond,
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