Australia’s share market, or the All Ordinaries Index (INDEXASX: XAO)(ASX: XAO), is currently up 0.33% at lunch.
The resource sector of the ASX is receiving a boost today. The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) share price is up 1.76%, leading the index higher. The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price is up 1.9%, making it the strongest performer in the ASX20.
Shares of online retailer Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) are down 1% with speculation that the post-Christmas retail environment could be pretty tough for the whole industry.
The Integrated Research Limited (ASX: IRI) share price is down 2% due to announcing its CFO will become the Interim CEO.
Healthscope Ltd (ASX: HSO) shares are up 5.3% with the private hospital operator announcing the latest progress update with the Brookfield takeover bid.
Shares of Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) are down 3%, the insurer said the claim volumes and severity of related hail damage already indicate the pre-tax cost will be in line with IAG’s maximum first event retention of $169 million post-quota share.
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