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ASX Dividend Yields: 4 Key Payout Trends Shaping Local Portfolios
ASX dividend yields and distribution announcements take centre stage as reporting updates reveal double-digit grossed-up payouts across select listed investments and financial shares.
BHP Hits Record High of $67.72 as Copper Dominance Powers ASX
BHP reached an all-time record high of $67.72 on the ASX following full-year results where copper generated 54% of group earnings, lifting full-year dividends to 172 US cents.
Greg Abel Deploys Berkshire Cash Pile with $4.5 Billion Share Buyback
Berkshire Hathaway's cash pile dropped 8% to $365.5 billion as CEO Greg Abel accelerated share buybacks and net stock purchases during the second quarter.
ASX dividend yields climb above 8% as investors hunt for income
Australian income investors are comparing ASX dividend yields from about 3% to almost 10%, with payout history, earnings support and franking credits shaping the real picture.
Why is Stripe's $53 Billion Play for PayPal Making Waves?
PayPal's board has rejected a $53.4 billion takeover bid from Stripe and Advent International, setting up intense negotiations over the future of global digital payment infrastructure.
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Why is Australia's $250 Billion Private Credit Market Raising Alarms?
Australia's corporate regulator and the RBA have sounded urgent alarms over the explosive growth of the $250 billion private credit market, warning that millions of Australians face hidden risks through their superannuation due to heavy concentrations in the property sector.
Foxtel Hits Subscribers With Price Hike 10 Days After $5.3b NRL Deal
Foxtel has confirmed a $5 monthly price hike for its premium set-top box packages, following a massive $5.3 billion NRL broadcast rights renewal.
Coles Scraps $4 Billion Pet Care Deal as Shares Leap
Coles has ended talks to acquire Greencross for nearly $4 billion, prompting a sharp share-price rise as investors welcomed a renewed focus on supermarkets.
Coles Flybuys today: shoppers can redeem up to $100 instantly
Coles has expanded Flybuys pay-with-points redemptions, allowing eligible members to take up to $100 off one in-store shop.
After Friday's close: S&P 500 gains meet fresh oil risk
The S&P 500 rose 0.42% as Nvidia, Meta and SK Hynix revived the AI trade, while renewed Strait of Hormuz tension complicated the outlook for Australian shares.
Bunnings overhauls PowerPass loyalty scheme with fuel discounts and Qantas Points for tradies
Bunnings has launched PowerPass Pro Rewards, a six-tiered loyalty program for 1.1 million trade and business customers offering fuel discounts and Qantas Points.
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