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ASX 200 healthcare shares performed well in 2024, with the S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index (ASX: XHJ) rising 6.01% and delivering a 12-month total return, including dividends, of 7.51%. However, the healthcare sector did underperform t...

Welcome back to the working year – or not, if you’re lucky enough to have a holiday break period running beyond Monday, January 6. We’ve seen Brent Crude tick up slightly to kick off the second week of the year; gold and bitcoin remain s...

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) delivered a total gross return of 11.4% in 2024. This comprised approximately 7.75% in capital growth and a dividend yield of about 3.65%, excluding franking credits, based on prelimin...

Highlights Market Movements: ASX futures indicate a 0.9% decline; global markets see subdued activity due to New Year closures. Top and Bottom Performers: Key ASX gainers include Zip Co (ASX: ZIP) with a 363% surge, while Liontown Re...

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was on form in 2024 and rose approximately 7.5% to 8,159.1 points. And including dividends, the benchmark index delivered a return in the region of 11.2%. While this is a strong return and ahead of his...

The ASX is barrelling towards closing out 2024 with another red day on New Year’s Eve, but that doesn’t mean the year as a whole was a bloodbath – in fact, for much of the Aussie index it’s been quite the year to remember. Even more so,...

This article is part of the daily news updates from FNArena.com. Stay informed with the latest financial, business, and economic insights. Written by Rudi Filapek-Vandyck Earlier this month we asked investors to send in their questions. Tod...

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG) share price has rocketed higher this year by more than 160% as investors took in the news that it's planning to merge with Chemist Warehouse. Following the recent Australian Competition and Consumer C...

A “valuation disconnect” between groups of larger stocks on the ASX versus their smaller counterparts will throw up plenty of value opportunities in 2025, helped by an overdue pullback in global sharemarkets. That’s the view of the small an...

This article is part of the daily news updates from FNArena.com. Stay informed with the latest financial, business, and economic insights. Written by Admin By Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, Editor FNArena Guide: The FNArena database tabulates the vi...

This article is part of the daily news updates from FNArena.com. Stay informed with the latest financial, business, and economic insights. Written by Admin SPI futures are pointing towards another weak opening for the ASX today. World Ove...

Highlights  Market Expectations: ASX 200 futures signal a 1.48% decline following a sharp US market sell-off, spurred by Federal Reserve rate cut adjustments.  Corporate Developments: Macquarie Group considers a $5 billion sale of Alta...

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This article is part of the daily news updates from FNArena.com. Stay informed with the latest financial, business, and economic insights. Written by Admin One last -25bp rate cut from the Fed came with reduced dot plot “guidance” (if we ca...

This article is part of the daily news updates from FNArena.com. Stay informed with the latest financial, business, and economic insights. Written by Admin Having enjoyed an unexpectedly positive session yesterday, SPI futures are indicatin...

The ASX200 closed down 0.56% at 8,249 points. Morgan Stanley has amended its ratings and price targets for Australian miners, with South32 and Pilbara Minerals up to “Overweight” and Sandfire Resources down to “Underweight.” Materials...

Sonic Healthcare to buy LADR – Laboratory Group Dr. Kramer & Colleagues in Germany for ~A$700 million ASX health stocks fall 2.3% over past five days, while the broader market fell ~1.5%  Chemist Warehouse could list on the ASX by earl...

This article is part of the daily news updates from FNArena.com. Stay informed with the latest financial, business, and economic insights. Written by Admin A relief rally for US equities, Nasdaq in the lead, is boding well for the local bou...

ASX drops as tech stocks continue to slide Gold rebounds ahead of US inflation data South32 falls as Mozambique unrest disrupts production   The ASX extended its losses on Wednesday following the weak sentiment from Wall Street overnight....

Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse have agreed to extend their mega-merger deadline to the end of March.

Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG) shares are rising on Wednesday morning. At the time of writing, the pharmacy chain operator's shares are up 1.5% to $2.86. This latest gain means that its shares are now up almost 190% since the start of the...

The ASX small-cap share space could be a great place to find under-researched but highly potential businesses. The fewer professional analysts looking at a stock, the higher the chance of that business slipping under the market's radar a...

This article is part of the daily news updates from FNArena.com. Stay informed with the latest financial, business, and economic insights. Written by Rudi Filapek-Vandyck Australian equities underperformed US peers in November but outperfor...

Highlights  The new fund will prioritize gender diversity and economic equality. Renowned female fund managers will lead the initiative. The fund is backed by $100 million from the Minderoo Foundation. The Australian funds managem...

The S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index rose 2.89% in November as momentum returned to the sector Health cryogenic services company Vitrafy and nerve-repair biotech Renerve debuted on the ASX  Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals rose 151% in Novembe...

In the competition between ASX shares vs. property, shares were the clear outperformer in November. The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) ripped 3.38% higher in November. This was the second-best monthly performance of the year (the benc...

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) gained a respectable 3.8% in November, but these three soaring ASX 200 stocks left those gains wanting. One of the high-flying companies is a travel stock, while the other two operate in the healthcare s...

The exchange-traded fund (ETF) Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) has lifted by 19.28% over the past 12 months. The popular ASX ETF closed the session on Friday at $104.87 per unit, down 0.19% for the day. The VAS ETF giv...

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has just closed November at 8,436.2 points. This means the benchmark index is up 11.1% since the start of the year. While this is an impressive return, some ASX 200 shares have managed to significantly...

It was a rather lacklustre end to the trading week this Friday as investors closed off a wild and woolly November of ASX trading. The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) fell in value today, but on...

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) enjoyed an exceptional Thursday session today. Building on yesterday's optimism, it once again reset its record high. The ASX 200 ended up closing up 0.45% at...

S&P/ASX All Ords Index (ASX: XAO) shares have roared 20.8% higher over the past 12 months. That's pretty impressive, but as always, there are outliers booking gains far beyond the market average. In fact, it may surprise some ASX...

It was a bullish start to the trading week for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and many ASX shares this Monday, with the markets hitting another new all-time record high. After ending last w...

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) had a spectacular end to the trading week this Friday, vaulting considerably higher to reach a new closing record. By the time trading wrapped up today, the AS...

It was a disappointing day for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) this Thursday, with the index giving up an early lead this morning to close lower. By the time the markets closed, t...

ASX healthcare shares are currently in the red on Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index (ASX: XHJ) down 0.2% and the broader S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) 0.18% lower. However, two ASX healthcare shares are bucking...

The best ASX shares in terms of share price gains since the US election make for interesting reading. Based on data from S & P Global Market Intelligence, here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares. Best-performing ASX 200 shares since...

For those who've owned Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG) shares this year, it's been a joyful ride. Shares in the ASX healthcare stock are up more than 148% this year to date on the back of the planned merger with Chemist Warehouse. Si...

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) enjoyed an enthusiastic end to the trading week this Friday, giving investors a tangible boost as we head into the weekend. After spending all day in positi...

The ASX200 closed 0.84% at 8,295 points. The market remains buoyant in the wake of Trump’s election in the United States, and the expectation China will ramp up stimulus measures. IT finished the session the best performing sector, up...

Both Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares and Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG) shares offer investors exposure to the pharmacy sector. Wesfarmers may be best known for its divisions like Bunnings, Kmart, and Officeworks, but it also owns Aust...

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is having a great finish to the week. In afternoon trade, the benchmark index is up 0.9% to 8,299.4 points. Four ASX shares that are rising more than most are listed below. Here's why they are charging...

It was a wild session for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) this Thursday as investors continued to digest the impact of this week's American elections. After several stints in both positive...

Highlights Trump victory sparks global market reactions; ASX rises slightly. Energy sector performs well; Real Estate sector impacted by rate sensitivity. Sigma-Chemist Warehouse merger receives ACCC approval, boosting Sigma shares....

The ASX200 closed up 0.33% at 8226 points. Trump’s election is widely expected to be good for the American energy and defence sectors but troubling for elements of the healthcare sector. It’s likely Trump will revoke or water down Bid...

ASX slipped after early gains, then finished strongly  Energy sector helped offset losses; Quickstep, Sigma Healthcare turned heads Wall Street rallied to record highs after Trump’s win   The ASX swung from gains, to losses at lunchtime,...

Highlights  ASX gains slightly, led by energy and mining sectors on China stimulus hopes. Banking sector mixed as rate-sensitive stocks face pressure. Sigma Healthcare and Neuren post significant gains following positive development...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has approved a proposed $8.8 billion merger between independent pharmacy network owner Sigma Healthcare (ASX: SIG) and Chemist Warehouse Group. The decision follows a rigorous review...

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has failed to follow Wall Street's stunning lead and has dropped into the red. In afternoon trade, the benchmark index is down 0.2% to 8,182.9 points. Four ASX shares that are not letting that hold them...