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Woolies wins the grocery wars, lifts sales and profits

Woolworths has confirmed its Ooshies collectibles campaign helped drive sales going into the new financial year, after it beat Coles during 2025/26.

AAP · Aug 25

Liquor unit loses fizz as Coles refreshes supermarkets

Coles is stepping up the refurbishment of its grocery store network while closing dozens of underperforming Liquorland locations.

AAP · Aug 24

Blood plasma giant's share price revives on growth path

An Aussie healthcare giant that put up its first annual loss as a listed group has staged a strong share price rebound as investors bet that the worst is over.

AAP · Aug 18

Aussie shares drop as ceasefire frays, CSL plunges

Local shares have slid after Donald Trump called Iran's peace offer "totally unacceptable" and a local biotech company downgraded its earnings guidance.

AAP · May 11

Banks to reveal how Iran conflict has affected earnings

Investors will be watching the banks' provisions for bad debts when ANZ, NAB and Westpac report their half-year earnings in the coming days.

AAP · Apr 28

'Down Down': Coles shares shamed as sales growth slows

Coles' half-year earnings have disappointed the market, with shares in the supermarket giant falling to their lowest level since August.

AAP · Feb 26

Investors take big slice out of Domino's despite profit

Shares in the world's biggest pizza company have sold off sharply after a mixed earnings result, even though it swung to a profit as revenues declined.

AAP · Feb 25

Nvidia shares surge as earnings beat despite chip export restrictions to China

Nvidia’s shares surged during extended trading hours as its quarterly earnings surpassed analysts’ expectations. While the China-related impact weighed on results, the company anticipates steady growth in the current quarter due to continued robust global demand for AI.

Euronews · May 29, 2025

Even Easter Bunny cannot hide from high cost of living

Australians are feeling the pinch of sky-high chocolate costs this Easter despite falling global cocoa prices, with some finding other ways to get their fix.

AAP · Apr 18, 2025

Euro surges toward five-month high after Trump ‘Liberation Day’ speech

The euro surged to a nearly five-month high against the US dollar following Trump’s tariff announcement. The greenback weakened against most other currencies as US government bond yields slumped on a deteriorating economic outlook. Meanwhile, the reciprocal tariffs rattled global markets.

Euronews · Apr 3, 2025