By Marcus Devlin
Two decades covering equity markets. Writes on single stocks, sectors, valuations and the trades behind the tape.
Aussie and kiwi slip as traders await RBA rate decision
The Aussie and kiwi slipped as markets focus on the RBA's Tuesday decision. A hold at 4.35% is expected, but any hawkish tone could reset ra
Indian stocks set to open higher as oil prices cap gains
Indian stocks are poised for a higher open after a softer US jobs report boosted global sentiment. However, Brent crude climbing to about $8
Perth Mint gold and silver sales climb as investors seek safe havens
Perth Mint reported stronger demand for gold and silver in July. Gold coin and bar sales rose 3.8% to 30,871 ounces, while silver volumes ju
Tabcorp's A$267M BetMakers bid lifts shares to six-month high
Tabcorp will pay A$0.24 per BetMakers share, a 45.5% premium, valuing the wagering tech firm at about A$267 million. BetMakers shares jumped
Integral Diagnostics forecasts big FY2026 revenue and profit jump
Integral Diagnostics expects a sharp rise in fiscal 2026 revenue and profit, and has appointed Jenny Martin as CFO. The imaging group's guid
I Squared Capital to buy Australia's oOh!media in A$1.04 billion deal
I Squared Capital will acquire Australian outdoor advertiser oOh!media in a A$1.04 billion deal. Shareholders get A$1.70 per share, a 6.9% p
Tabcorp to buy BetMakers in AU$267 million wagering tech deal
Tabcorp has agreed to buy betting technology provider BetMakers for AU$267 million, offering AU$0.24 per share. The deal aims to modernize T
Tanmiah's Q2 sales rise on poultry, feed, and restaurants despite cost pressure
Tanmiah Food Company's Q2 sales reached SAR 789.2 million and net profit SAR 19 million, with growth from poultry, feed, and restaurants. Th
Nvidia's $3B Lancium stake targets AI's power bottleneck
Nvidia is reportedly planning to invest up to $3 billion in Lancium, a Texas company that secures land and electricity for AI data centers.
Terra Balcanica extends C$750,000 financing deadline to Sept. 8
Terra Balcanica Resources has extended the deadline for its C$750,000 private placement to Sept. 8. The move may signal slower small-cap fun
Healthcare stocks rally on AI buzz and biotech gains
US healthcare stocks climbed Friday, led by biotech, after Doximity's CEO touted its AI search tool. The sector's riskier corners saw the bi
VSE raises 2026 outlook after strong Q2, but shares slip
VSE reported strong Q2 results with organic growth of about 14% and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.2%. RBC raised its price target on the s