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21 Feb 25. In Australia, the monthly consumer price index (CPI) indicator is scheduled. CBA Group economists expect the annual growth rate in headline inflation to inch up from 2.5% in December to 2.7% in January. 

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Fortescue’s earnings & dividend miss the mark

20 Feb 2025

The world’s fourth largest iron ore miner Fortescue (FMG) delivered significant declines in half year revenue, profit and dividend due to softer demand from China. While production edged higher, it fell well short of offsetting a 21% slump in realised iron ore prices and higher costs. 

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3 key perspectives to help investor decision making

13 Feb 2025

The Vanguard Group’s Global Chief Economist, Joe Davis speaks with Tom Piotrowski about the key perspectives he thinks investors should maintain, where he sees opportunities in AI related investing, the potential impact of US-China tensions and more. 

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BHP’s profit slump prompts dividend cut

18 Feb 2025

BHP sees signs of economic recovery in China and central bank interest rate cuts reviving demand but flagged risks to global economic growth from potential trade tensions, as it logged its lowest first half profit in six years at US$5.1 billion at the end of last year. The world’s largest listed miner also cut its interim dividend to US50 cents per share, its lowest since 2017. 

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Could small caps finally outperform their larger peers in 2025?

30 Jan 2025

Wilson Asset Management Lead Portfolio Manager, Oscar Oberg shares his views on key potential catalysts for big moves in share prices this reporting season, his outlook on small caps, what cheaper AI could mean for Aussie stocks and more.

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