Cannabis is having a major moment these past few years, trending in research and trickling down into the retail sector. Medicinal cannabis company Bod Australia (ASX: BOD) has been selling cannabidiol (CBD) food products within the UK for a while now, however recent legislative changes around the substance dictate that manufacturers now require approval to
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Australia’s largest independent operator of regional flight services has noticed a handy win to extend their current contract with Ambulance Victoria by 12 years in a deal valued at more than $300 million to Regional Express (ASX: REX). The deal is on similar terms to the existing contract granted to Rex subsidiary Pel-Air that commenced
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Australian-based steelmaker BlueScope (ASX: BSL) has posted its best first half-year performance in its 20-year history. The earnings were bolstered by increased demand from building and construction in the US and Australia for steel, which has delivered significantly higher margins, reflecting the higher iron ore market. The Company booked a net profit after tax of
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At the moment there is only one discussion taking place among investors – how many times will the U.S. Federal Reserve raise rates in the current cycle? Rather than try to forecast how many times the U.S. Fed will lift rates, the data and information below provides some historical context as to how equities (using
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It’s confirmed- and whilst it doesn’t have the same scoop-your-jaw-off-the-floor effect as Afterpay’s (ASX: APT) $39 billion takeover from Square, Aussie grown BNPL Humm’s (ASX:HUM) consumer lending division is being acquired by Latitude Group (ASX: LFS). The deal is expected to bring $55 million in annual synergies for Latitude which are anticipated to be fully
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Despite its position as the most recognised wagering brand in Australia, the burden of its wagering division continues to weigh down Tabcorp (ASX: TAH) whose attempts to enter the digital age appear to be futile, having missed the boat by several years. As a result of being leapfrogged by digital-only operators which flurried into Australia
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