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.
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) index added 21.8 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 7600.2 at the closing bell, with seven out of the 11 sectors finishing in the green. The All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO) edged up 0.3 per cent.
The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) closed up 23 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 7578.4, around 50 points shy of its all-time high reached in August 2021. The broader All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO) gained 23.1 points, also 0.3 per cent, to 7,808.3.
Here’s today’s The Match Out report from Market Matters’ James Gerrish. Key point: the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) finished up +0.48% to 7,555.40.
The Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX:FMG) share price is up more than 1% after its December 2023 update with strong iron ore prices.
Here’s today’s The Match Out report from Market Matters’ James Gerrish. Key point: the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) finished up +1.02% to 7,421.20.
Resources troubles weighed on the Australian share market on Thursday, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) index share price falling for a fifth straight
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) index fell 21.7 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 7393.1, with five of the 11 sub-sectors retreating. The broader All Ordinaries (INDEXASX: XAO) shed 24.6 points, also 0.3 per cent, to 7,622.
Here’s today’s The Match Out report from Market Matters’ James Gerrish. Key point: the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) finished down -1.09% to 7,414.80.
Weaker iron ore prices saw BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shed 53 cents, or 1.1 per cent, to $47.18, while Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) lost 83 cents, or 0.6 per cent, to $128.32, and Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) eased 13 cents, or 0.5 per cent, to $27.24.
