Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG)
Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) is a global leader in the iron ore industry, known for its leading development of world class infrastructure and mining assets in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Fortescue was founded in 2003 by Andrew Forrest, who is now one of Australia’s wealthiest people. The vast majority of Fortescue’s iron ore, a steel-making ingredient, is shipped and sold to Chinese customers.
Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) share price
Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) share price news
Christmas rally swings into town on S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO)
The mood was distinctly positive on the trading screens, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) index putting on 120.1 points, or 1.7 per cent, to 7,377.9, while the broader All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO) rose 130.3 points, also 1.7 per cent, to 7,599.4.
A great day to be an equity investor with the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) Index up 1.65%
Here’s today’s The Match Out report from Market Matters’ James Gerrish. Key point: the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) finished up +1.65% to 7,377.90.
Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) goes skyward
Australia’s share market pushed higher on Wednesday, as the big miners tracked iron ore prices higher. At the close the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) was up 23.8 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 7,259.1 points, while the broader All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO) index gained 22.7 points, also 0.3 per cent, to 7,469.1.
Australian share market up ahead of US CPI
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) index added 36.3 points, or 0.5 per cent, to 7,235.3 points at the close. The broader All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO) rose 36.2 points, or 0.5 per cent, to 7,446.4.
Moribund day on Monday, but a green finish
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) index ending the session 4.1 points to the good, at 7,199, while the broader All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO) edged 4.6 points into the green, to 7,410.2.
S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) little changed: Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) rallies on contract win
Here’s today’s The Match Out report from Market Matters’ James Gerrish. Key point: the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) finished up +0.057% to 7,199.00.
Takeover talk fails to inspire Australian market
The Australian market retreated on Thursday, but in a barely noticeable manner; the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) slipped 5.1 points to 7,173, while the broader All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO) index lost 2 points, to 7,384.
Equities settle after yesterday’s fireworks: Fundies have a run
Here’s today’s The Match Out report from Market Matters’ James Gerrish. Key point: the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) finished down -0.071% to 7,173.30.
Economic data sparks the Australian market
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) index jumped 116.8 points, or 1.7 per cent, to 7178.4, with all the sectors in the green. The broader All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO) added 116.9 points, or 1.6 per cent, to 7,386.