Australian Consumer Staples Sector Hits 7-Week High Amid Market Rally and Tariff Shielding

Australia’s consumer staples sector surged to a multi-week high on Monday, buoyed by investor optimism and the perception of defensive resilience amid rising global trade tensions. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (.AXSJ) rose as much as 1.1%, reaching 12,372.2 points—its highest level since …

Team Kalkine | 23 Apr 2025| Read Time : 10 Mins

Woodside Energy Shares Surge on Q1 Update and Sangomar Boost

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX:WDS) saw its shares climb nearly 4% to AU$20.47 in Wednesday morning trading, following the release of a robust first quarter operational update that was well-received by investors. Despite some production headwinds, the energy major delivered a significant performance during …

Team Kalkine | 23 Apr 2025| Read Time : 10 Mins

Macquarie Sees Upside in Pilbara Minerals Despite Q3 Performance

Shares of Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) have been under pressure recently, disappointing investors amid ongoing lithium market weakness. However, analysts at Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) believe this may present an opportunity for savvy buyers. In a recent note, Macquarie reviewed Pilbara’s third-quarter FY25 update, …

Team Kalkine | 23 Apr 2025| Read Time : 10 Mins

Australian Gold Stocks Retreat Sharply Amid U.S.-China Trade Optimism

Australian gold stocks experienced a sharp pullback on Tuesday, ending the winning streak as global sentiment shifted towards equities and away from safe-haven assets like gold. The S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Gold Index (XGD) slumped 5.6%, erasing its record-high gains from the previous session and …

Team Kalkine | 23 Apr 2025| Read Time : 10 Mins

Australian Shares Dip as Fed Independence Fears, Trump Comments Weigh on Markets

Australian equities slipped on Tuesday as investor sentiment soured following renewed political pressure on the U.S. Federal Reserve, with President Donald Trump's comments once again raising concerns over the central bank's independence. The S&P/ASX 200 index fell 0.5% to 7,778.1 points in early trade, …

Team Kalkine | 22 Apr 2025| Read Time : 10 Mins

BHP Shares Dip Despite Upbeat Copper Outlook from Macquarie

Shares of BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) slipped 0.3% on Tuesday to AU$36.385, trading in line with a broader 0.2% decline in the Australian mining sub-index (.AXMM). Despite the dip, analysts at Macquarie remain bullish on the global miner’s copper outlook, citing robust operational performance …

Team Kalkine | 22 Apr 2025| Read Time : 10 Mins

Macquarie Rises on AU$2.8Bn Nomura Deal as Focus Shifts to Private Markets

Shares of Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) climbed as much as 0.8% on Tuesday to AU$180.55, marking their highest level since 16 April 2025. The rise followed the announcement of a major strategic move: the sale of its public asset management operations in the United …

Team Kalkine | 22 Apr 2025| Read Time : 10 Mins