ASX Midday

ASX Midday Update: Information Technology Leads Gains, Utilities Fall

The ASX opened with a mix of energy and caution today, 20 November 2025. By midday, the market showed a clear shift in investor mood. Tech stocks pulled ahead, while utility companies slipped. This early move gave traders a quick look at where money is flowing and what sectors are losing pace. The session began…

ASX Stock Market

ASX Stock Market Midday Report: Strength in Materials, Weakness in Financials

Australia’s ASX Stock Market is showing a mixed picture at midday, with clear strength in the materials sector set against visible weakness in financials. Under the surface of the broader index the sector rotation is noticeable and investors appear to favour commodity stocks while trimming exposure to banks and insurers. Here is a detailed look…

James Hardie Industries

James Hardie Industries Q2: Lower Adjusted Earnings Hit Australian Shares

On 30 September 2025, James Hardie Industries plc released its second-quarter results for the fiscal year 2026. The company reported revenue of about US$1.29 billion, showing a strong top-line gain thanks to acquisitions, but the underlying organic net sales actually fell by around 1%. That mix of growth and weakness brought a sharp reaction from…