Over half of the world’s population is at risk from vector-borne diseases (those from mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and such), as per the World Health Organisation (WHO). Malaria claims 200 million victims yearly, with over 400,000 lives lost, mostly children under five. Zika virus emerges as a global health emergency, while Dengue Fever’s death toll has
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While Australia’s retail industry continues industry-wide struggles, eCommerce company Harris Technology (ASX: HT8) is focusing its growth on friendlier retail markets while Australia faces a spending crunch, catalysed by rising interest rates which have put immense pressure on household spending. Ongoing interest rate rises enforced by the Reserve Bank of Australia have hit all retailers
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The XJO is expected to edge higher on open despite the U.S closing flat on Friday and their futures edging into the red this morning. On Friday we tested the previous resistance at roughly 7,280 and rebounded from it intraday to finish only marginally lower. Coupled with our expected gains (albeit meek) on open, our
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Ah, the reporting season. The time to be excited and eagerly anticipate those reports to come out and track company performance. It is fascinating to see how different companies choose to unveil their financial performance. Some we keep a close eye on delight us with their quarterly reports on top of their regular half-yearly and
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Cannabis is the most widely-used illicit drug worldwide; about 2.5% of the world, i.e. approximately 150 million people, consume cannabis, and Australia is among the top countries leading the trend. While it sounds the alarm on the concerning drug abuse problem, it also signals a profitable market for companies in the field. Cannabis-based medicine and
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Network services provider Service Stream (ASX: SSM)—specialising in building and maintaining wireless networks, roads, electrical lines and more—has won two new agreements, poised to generate approximately $340 million in revenue over their respective terms. The news comes as a significant boost for the Company amidst recent financial challenges. Managing Director, Leigh Mackender, commented, “As a
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