Articles by James Calloway
PLS Shares Dip on H1 Results, Ngungaju Restart Plan and Calix Deal Restructure
PLS Group shares declined 0.9% following its interim results, which showed a A$33 million net profit but no dividend. The company also approved a July restart for its Ngungaju facility and moved to acquire Calix's stake in their demonstration plant joint venture.
Medibank Shares Slide on Mixed Earnings, Premium Hike
Medibank Private shares declined sharply following its half-year results, which showed a marginal drop in underlying profit and a planned premium increase above the industry average.
HUB24 Soars 14% on Record Inflows and Raised 2027 Target
HUB24 Ltd shares jumped over 14% following strong half-year results, including record net inflows of $10.7 billion and an upgraded funds-under-administration target for fiscal 2027. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend.
Brambles Lifts Cash Flow Outlook, Shares Rally on Dividend Boost
Brambles shares gained after the logistics firm raised its free cash flow forecast and increased its interim dividend. Half-year underlying profit rose 7% to US$792 million.
Woolworths Shares Gain Ahead of Key Earnings, New Loyalty Campaign
Woolworths shares edged higher as the market anticipates its upcoming earnings report and a new premium cookware loyalty offer. The retailer remains under regulatory watch over pricing claims.
Aristocrat Leisure shares slip on AI investment, white-label exit plan
Aristocrat Leisure shares declined 0.65% on Thursday as the company outlined plans to exit its white-label online unit and boost artificial intelligence spending during its annual general meeting.
Sonic Healthcare Surges on Strong Earnings, Dividend Boost
Sonic Healthcare shares rallied close to 10% following robust first-half results, including an 11% profit increase and a higher dividend, while management reaffirmed its annual earnings outlook.
Suncorp Earnings Hit by Natural Disasters, Dividend Cut
Suncorp Group reported a steep decline in half-year profit to A$263 million, impacted by A$1.3 billion in natural hazard claims. The insurer reduced its interim dividend and continues its share buyback program.
Santos shares surge on cost-cut plan after earnings decline
Santos shares rebounded sharply after announcing significant cost reductions and a strategic review, despite reporting a 25% decline in full-year underlying earnings to $898 million.
Wesfarmers Shares Slide Despite Profit Beat as Consumer Spending Concerns Mount
Wesfarmers shares tumbled over 5% despite reporting a half-year profit beat, as management flagged patchy consumer spending and upcoming price investments, overshadowing solid financial results.
Zip Co Plunges on Subdued Profit Outlook, Tests Investor Patience
Zip Co Ltd shares crashed 34.4% following its half-year report, as a forecast for flat profit growth in the second half rattled investors. The stock hit its lowest level since May 2025.
