Morgan Stanley (MS.N) has reportedly laid off approximately 3% of its global workforce, equating to around 2,500 employees. According to a source familiar with the matter, the job cuts span across the ...

Iran tensions, oil price spikes ...

According to Morgans equity analyst Andrew Tang, the February reporting season marked the strongest period in three years. This was largely due to exceptional performances from banks and a high ...

Australian household spending growth remained subdued at the start of 2026, according to Commonwealth Bank Senior Economist Ashwin Clarke. The ABS Monthly Household Spending Indicator showed a nominal ...

Australian hedge funds are reassessing their strategies in the software sector amid concerns over artificial intelligence disruption and volatile market sentiment. Arnott Capital, which manages $500 ...

Asian airlines, including Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, are capitalising on the disruption caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. As travellers scramble to secure flights out of ...

Humm Group has established an independent board committee to assess the conditional, non-binding and indicative takeover proposal from Credit Corp Group. The committee will also evaluate any competing ...

The pledge by Chinese authorities reassured investors, contributing to the uptick in iron ore prices. Additional factors also played a role in the price increase. Rising oil and freight rates, ...

A short-lived conflict could potentially support equities. However, a prolonged period of elevated oil prices would weigh on economic growth and small-cap valuations. American Century Investments ...

Barclays suggests the Australian dollar is positioned to outperform across most scenarios related to the escalating tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. In a research note, the bank ...

Sophie Smith, a portfolio manager at Melbourne-based SG Hiscock, which manages $3.3 billion in assets, has provided insights into current market opportunities, particularly within the healthcare ...

Mar 2026 - Brent Barnes, CEO and Managing Director, outlines Clever Culture Systems’ strategy to expand its APAS automation platform.