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ASR Wealth Advisers provide a range of services including; Share Advisory, Execution, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Corporate Advisory

We provide commercially focused corporate services across mergers and acquisitions support, litigation funding coordination, corporate restructuring, strategic planning advisory, and proxy services for shareholder engagement and governance events.

29/08/2025

📊 ASX Company Earnings Highlights

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) 🛒
Wesfarmers delivered a strong result with a 14% rise in profit to $2.9b. Investors will benefit from a fully franked $2.06 per share dividend plus a special $1.50 distribution.

Qantas (ASX:QAN) ✈️
Qantas reported a 15% jump in profit to $2.4b, supported by resilient travel demand and an 8% lift in seat capacity. Shareholders receive a final $0.165 dividend plus a $0.099 special payout. CEO Vanessa Hudson also reaffirmed a cultural reset for the airline.

Medibank Private (ASX:MPL) 🏥
Medibank achieved a modest 1.7% rise in profit to $500m, with underlying net profit up 8.5% to $690m. Shareholders receive $0.18 per share in fully franked dividends, while customers benefitted from $1.71b returned through Covid-19 support.

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) ⛏️
Mineral Resources posted a $900m loss on softer revenues. With no dividend declared, the company is instead prioritising balance sheet strength, investing $500m in Onslow for FY26.

👉 Speak to the ASR team today for insights on these results and what they could mean for investors. https://bit.ly/4jtNWTw

28/08/2025

🔎 Market Watch: ASX Edition

🚀 Lynas Rare Earths
Lynas is tapping the market for $825m to boost its capacity in producing non-Chinese rare earths. The placement and share purchase plan aim to expand downstream processing and strengthen the global supply chain. Backed by Western governments keen to diversify supply, Lynas also reported a near-tenfold profit jump to $84.5m for FY24.

📉 Mineral Resources
MinRes has swung to a $900m annual loss amid lithium price pressures, compared to a $114m profit last year. Revenue fell 15% to $4.47b, while net debt held at $5.3b. The miner is facing corporate governance scrutiny, with its new chairman pledging reforms, culture reviews, and stronger disclosure to restore confidence.

💻 Macquarie Technology
Macquarie Technology is investing $200m+ into expanding its Sydney data centre operations, targeting the surge in AI demand. Its sixth facility, IC3 SuperWest, is on track for completion by September 2026. FY24 saw revenue rise 1.7% to $369.6m and NPAT climb 5.6% to $34.9m. With capacity nearly full, the group has secured land for a new 150MW+ data centre campus.

📢 Speak to the ASR team today to learn more about these market updates and how they may impact your portfolio. https://bit.ly/4jtNWTw

19/08/2025

📊 Market Update: Key Corporate Moves from ASX Heavyweights

Boss Energy (BOE) ⚛️
Boss Energy’s US uranium partner enCore Energy is expanding the Alta Mesa Uranium Project in Texas, where Boss holds a 30 per cent stake. enCore has acquired 5900 acres of land next to the project and will begin a 200-hole drilling program in mid-October with two rigs before adding two more. Boss will benefit by receiving 30 per cent of future production from any new resources brought into development.

BHP (BHP) ⛏️
BHP has reported a 26 per cent earnings slide, forcing the miner to cut dividends to the lowest level in eight years. Underlying profit for the financial year was US$10.15 billion. Shareholders will receive a final dividend of US60¢ per share, which came in ahead of expectations. The result was driven by weaker iron ore and coal prices, partly offset by strength in copper.

CSL (CSL) 💉
CSL is undergoing a major restructure, cutting 15 per cent of its global workforce in a move aimed at delivering $550 million in annual cost savings. The company will spin off its Seqirus vaccines business into a separate ASX-listed company, while also launching a $750 million share buyback. Despite these changes, CSL posted a 14 per cent lift in full-year net profit to US$3.3 billion ($5.1 billion).

💡 These updates show how ASX leaders are taking different approaches to today’s market conditions, with Boss expanding, BHP tightening capital spend, and CSL restructuring for efficiency.

👉 Want to understand how these moves could impact your portfolio?
Speak to an Equity Specialist at Australian Stock Report today. https://bit.ly/4jtNWTw

13/08/2025

📈 Wall Street Rallies on Soft Inflation Data

US markets surged after July CPI came in below expectations 📊, lifting hopes for a Fed rate cut in September. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs 🚀 as traders shifted from safe havens to risk assets.

In Australia, the ASX 200 gained 0.41% with mixed sector moves. Key corporate highlights:

Gold miner profits surge on record prices, delivering bumper dividends 🪙

Industrial REITs upgrade guidance on asset gains and strategic acquisitions

Major bank profits climb as interest rate cuts ease household pressure

Global commodities were mixed, gold and oil fell, iron ore edged higher.

💬 Market momentum is shifting. Is your portfolio positioned to take advantage?

📞 Speak to a specialist today and discover opportunities in a changing rate environment. https://bit.ly/4jtNWTw

07/08/2025

🚀 "AI is an enabler, not an enemy." – Treasurer Jim Chalmers

AI is poised to be one of the largest drivers of economic growth in Australia with the Productivity Commission estimating it could add up to $200 billion over the next decade.

As the government weighs regulation, the Treasurer is calling for a balanced, pro-growth approach, warning that over-regulation could stifle innovation and opportunity.

📈 Investors are already positioning for this shift. HALO’s AI Thematic Model is up 81% over the past 12 months, reflecting strong momentum in the sector.

Want to understand what this means for the market and how to get exposure?

👉 Read the full article here https://bit.ly/3H0tNaz

👉 Speak to a specialist to find out more about AI and HALO’s AI Thematic Model https://bit.ly/4jtNWTw

04/08/2025

📉 Trump Shakes Markets: Jobs Crash, Stagflation Fears & Tariff Tensions Surge

Markets have been thrown into chaos as political drama and weak data send shockwaves across the global economy:

🇺🇸 Trump Fires BLS Chief
In an extraordinary move, Trump sacked the head of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics after job numbers came in well below expectations. Just 73,000 jobs were added in July, with massive downward revisions for May and June.
👉 Economists now warn of stagflation, rising inflation, falling job growth, and slowing demand.

📈 Inflation Rising, Rate Cuts Expected
The Fed's preferred inflation gauge climbed again, even as growth sputtered. This mix of hot inflation and weak jobs data is increasing pressure for a September rate cut.

💰 Gold Surges on Safe-Haven Demand
Amid market uncertainty, gold jumped nearly 2% to $3,347/oz (USD), as investors flocked to safety.

🌏 India Tariff Fallout: “From Tense to Turbulent”
India has been blindsided by Trump’s 25% tariff targeting its exports, one of the harshest in this new trade round.
He slammed India’s trade practices as “obnoxious” and punished New Delhi for its Russian alliances.
Compared to Bangladesh (20%), Pakistan (19%), and Vietnam (20%), India got a worse deal.
🇮🇳 Indian business leaders now fear profit erosion and job cuts, calling the move “a blunt-force political message.”
Social media in India erupted in protest, while policymakers scramble to salvage talks.

🔒 In times of volatility, you need more than headlines you need clarity and strategy.
👉 Click here to speak to a specialist about protecting your portfolio from global shocks. https://bit.ly/4jtNWTw

30/07/2025

📉 Inflation Slows to 2.1% in June Quarter

The latest CPI print shows inflation easing again, down from 2.4% in March to 2.1% in June. The RBA’s preferred measure (trimmed mean) also fell to 2.7%.

💬 Economists say the data strengthens the case for an August rate cut, with more cuts expected into 2026.

🏦 Despite the softening, the RBA kept rates on hold this month, waiting for more data. Unemployment has risen to 4.3%, adding pressure for monetary easing.

Is a rate cut now a done deal?

📊 Stay ahead of macro shifts speak to our equities specialists https://bit.ly/4jtNWTw

28/07/2025

📢 Australia is one of the few developed countries where households hold more money in term deposits than in investments.

💰 That’s nearly $1.5 trillion in cash sitting in savings accounts, term deposits and offset accounts earning relatively low returns and waiting for a better opportunity.

And here’s why that matters now…

📉 With interest rate cuts around the corner, this excess cash is set to flow back into the share market as investors chase higher returns. Not all at once but with each rate drop, expect a wave of renewed market participation.

📈 History shows cash has significantly underperformed other asset classes:
• Cash: 4.2% p.a. over 30 years
• Bonds: 5.6%
• Property: 7.8%
• Shares: 9.1%

So while cash may feel “safe,” staying on the sidelines could mean missing the next leg up in the market.

👀 For investors, this is a critical window:
The market is primed for inflows, valuations remain attractive, and every rate cut increases the appeal of equities.

💡 Whether you’re sitting on cash or already invested, now’s the time to reassess your asset mix and make sure you’re positioned to benefit.

📞 Speak to an ASR specialist today to make sure your money is in the right place, at the right time. https://bit.ly/4jtNWTw

20/03/2023

Falling bank confidence leads to losses on Wall Street 📉
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US indices fell on Friday despite attempts by the market to re-assure confidence in the Banks. Oil (Brent) traded -2.7% lower, with the current price per barrel sitting at $72.69. Gold increased by 3.6%, with the precious metal currently worth $1989.25 an ounce.
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13/03/2023

Silicon Valley Bank (NASDAQ:SVB) collapsed on Friday as it was taken over by FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation). The collapse of SVB came after the stock tumbled 60% on Thursday amidst a $2.25 billion equity sale after reporting a $1.8 billion loss. The FDIC taking over on Friday to attempted to ensure that some customers receive deposits and some secured creditors receive payment.
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08/03/2023

The first step to successful investing begins with setting goals.

What are yours? 🎯

27/02/2023

Deterra Royalties (ASX: DRR) is perhaps one of the simplest companies on the ASX, which is not a bad thing. Not only does it make the business easy to understand, a lot of the time the most straightforward business model can often be the best business model.

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