Articles by James Calloway
Aurizon Boosts Shareholder Returns with Dividend Hike and Buyback Expansion
Aurizon Holdings lifted its interim dividend and expanded its share buyback following a 16% rise in half-year profit, driving its stock higher. Market focus shifts to the upcoming ex-dividend date and a pivotal regulatory decision on its coal network.
WiseTech Global Retreats After Tech Rally, Eyes on Upcoming Earnings
WiseTech Global shares declined 1.6% on Tuesday, reversing part of a steep intraday drop, following a sharp rally the prior session. The broader Australian market edged higher, led by materials, while technology stocks underperformed.
Telstra Shares Hold Steady Ahead of Key Earnings, Dividend Announcement
Telstra Group shares finished unchanged at A$4.95 on Tuesday, with trading volume near 13.6 million shares. The telecommunications giant is set to report half-year financial results on Thursday, followed by its interim dividend schedule.
Wesfarmers Gains Ahead of Key Half-Year Results Release
Wesfarmers shares edged higher Tuesday, closing up 0.3% at A$88.98, as the market anticipates the conglomerate's half-year financial results scheduled for release this Thursday.
Mineral Resources Gains Ahead of Half-Year Results, Iron Ore Outlook in Focus
Mineral Resources Ltd shares advanced 0.8% to A$52.02, valuing the company at A$10.3 billion, as markets await its half-year financial report on February 20. The miner recently reported first-half iron ore shipments of 17.3 million tonnes and reduced net debt to A$4.9 billion.
Woodside Energy Reserves Dip Ahead of Key Financial Report
Woodside Energy reported a decline in its year-end 2025 proved reserves, while its share price remained largely unchanged. Investors now focus on the company's upcoming annual results scheduled for February 24.
Pro Medicus Surges 7.7% on Strong Earnings, Dividend Announcement
Pro Medicus shares surged 7.7% to A$125.96 following robust half-year results showing 28.4% revenue growth and a significant net profit increase. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 32 cents per share.
JB Hi-Fi Soars on Strong Earnings and Dividend Boost
JB Hi-Fi shares jumped 8.1% following robust first-half results, with sales rising 7.3% to A$6.10 billion and profit up 7.1%. The retailer also raised its interim dividend and payout ratio target.
BHP Surges to Record High on Robust Copper Earnings and Dividend Boost
BHP Group Ltd. reached a historic high, closing up 4.9% at A$52.84, fueled by strong copper performance and a significant dividend increase. The shift underscores the miner's strategic pivot toward copper amid iron ore market uncertainties.
Nebius Stock Surges 9% on AI Spending, Eyes Tuesday Test
Nebius shares surged 9.23% to $98.01 Friday following Q4 earnings that revealed aggressive $2.1 billion capital expenditure for AI data centers. Trading resumes Tuesday after the Presidents Day holiday.
Palo Alto Networks Braces for 8% Earnings Volatility Amid CyberArk Integration
Palo Alto Networks stock closed at $166.95 Friday, up 2.5%, with options pricing an 8.3% swing around Tuesday's earnings report. The cybersecurity firm recently completed its CyberArk acquisition.
