Articles by James Calloway
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.
Telstra Surges on Enhanced Shareholder Returns and Solid Earnings
Telstra shares climbed 3.8% after the telecom giant increased its share buyback program to A$1.25 billion and raised its interim dividend. The company reported a first-half profit of A$1.124 billion on A$11.64 billion in revenue.
NAB Shares Hit Record High on Strong Q1 Earnings, Capital in Focus
National Australia Bank shares reached a new all-time high following a robust first-quarter update showing a 15% rise in cash earnings. Attention now shifts to capital management and the upcoming half-year results.
Haleon Gains as UK Inflation Eases, Focus Shifts to Upcoming Earnings
Haleon's stock advanced 0.9% as UK inflation slowed, fueling expectations for Bank of England rate cuts. Investors now await the company's full-year earnings report on February 25.
GSK Gains on EU Asthma Drug Approval and £450M Share Repurchase
GSK shares advanced after the European Commission approved its asthma drug Exdensur and the company launched a £450 million share repurchase. New data also highlighted the effectiveness of its RSV vaccine.
Glencore Announces $2 Billion Payout, Advances Congo Copper Expansion
Glencore shares gained approximately 3% in London trading following the release of its 2025 financial results, which included a proposed $2 billion cash return to shareholders and progress on a major copper expansion project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
BAE Systems Stock Surges on Strong Earnings, Record Order Book
BAE Systems shares surged more than 6% in early London trading following robust annual results, including a 12% rise in underlying operating profit and a record order backlog of £83.6 billion.
Santos Announces Workforce Reduction, Maintains Outlook Amid Profit Shortfall
Santos shares fell following a full-year profit miss, with the company announcing a 10% reduction in its workforce and a portfolio review. The energy producer maintained its 2026 guidance and declared a final dividend.