Articles by James Calloway
Rio Tinto Shares Dip Ahead of Key Annual Results
Rio Tinto shares declined 1.1% in London trading as the market awaits the miner's full-year results on February 19, with attention on iron ore prices, safety at Simandou, and dividend outlook.
PLS Group Gains Ahead of Interim Results, Eyes Lithium Contract Impact
PLS Group shares rose slightly ahead of its interim results release on Feb 19. The market is assessing the impact of a recent lithium offtake deal with Canmax Technologies.
Treasury Wine Estates Plunges on Dividend Halt, Major US Write-Down
Treasury Wine Estates shares dropped 4.6% following its decision to pause dividend payments and post a substantial first-half net loss, driven by a major write-down in its US operations.
Zip Co Shares Rally Ahead of Key Half-Year Earnings Report
Zip Co shares advanced 2.8% to A$2.58 in Sydney trading, extending a two-session rally ahead of Thursday's half-year results. The buy-now-pay-later stock often experiences significant swings around earnings announcements.
SEEK Shares Slide on China Write-Down, Employment Hero Exit Plan
SEEK Ltd shares declined following a statutory loss driven by a significant write-down on its Zhaopin investment. The company tightened its full-year guidance and announced a record interim dividend.
Woolworths Shares Flat Ahead of Earnings, Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies
Woolworths Group shares closed unchanged at A$31.96, with investor focus shifting to upcoming earnings and a potential regulatory lawsuit over discounting practices. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.24%.
Cochlear Shares Test Lows as Nexa Rollout Concerns Weigh on Outlook
Cochlear shares remain under pressure, trading close to a 52-week low as broker caution over the Nexa system rollout and currency headwinds cloud the company's near-term profit outlook.
Santos Prevails in Climate Lawsuit, Investors Eye Upcoming Earnings
Santos Ltd. shares edged lower following a court's dismissal of a climate-related lawsuit. Market attention now turns to the energy producer's upcoming annual financial results.
BlueScope Steel Shares Dip Despite Upbeat Earnings Outlook and Capital Return Plan
BlueScope Steel shares declined to A$28.00 as investors assessed an improved second-half earnings outlook and an expanded capital return program, including a 65-cent interim dividend.
Lynas Shares Slide Ahead of Key Earnings, Japan Demand in Focus
Lynas Rare Earths shares declined 5.5% in Sydney trading, with attention turning to its upcoming earnings report and demand signals from key customer Japan.
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.