Jessica Penny

1 week ago | investordaily.com.au | Jessica Penny

09 May 2025 05:54 PM By Jessica Penny 3 minute read Facebook X LinkedIn Copy link Australia’s largest banks, which collectively posted tens of billions in operating expenses, are increasing investments in digital transformation, AI, and customer-focused innovation. The combined net profit after tax of the big four banks – comprising CBA, Westpac, NAB and ANZ – in the first half of 2025 amounted to a whopping $15.5 billion.

1 week ago | investordaily.com.au | Jessica Penny

09 May 2025 05:44 PM By Jessica Penny 5 minute read Facebook X LinkedIn Copy link As investors increasingly shun earnings risk, a leading local equities expert suggests that traditional fundamental analysis may be becoming obsolete. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the nation’s largest company by market cap, has approached a $170 share price this month, with the big four banks continuing to hold record levels.

1 week ago | investordaily.com.au | Jessica Penny

09 May 2025 05:27 PM By Jessica Penny 5 minute read Facebook X LinkedIn Copy link As gold continued its ascent last month, markets are betting on a new “floor price” for the commodity. Gold broke US$3,500 per ounce in April, rising 6 per cent over the period. While the yellow metal pulled back towards the end of the month, it still finished at a strong US$3,300 as investors saw a progressive rotation back into risk assets.

1 week ago | investordaily.com.au | Jessica Penny

09 May 2025 05:07 PM By Jessica Penny 7 minute read Facebook X LinkedIn Copy link As local regulators warn of emerging risks tied to investors’ growing participation in private markets, a Queensland-based fund has described the segment as “crucial” for portfolio resilience. Brighter Super has steadily lifted its exposure to key unlisted assets in a bid to navigate market uncertainty and deliver stronger long-term returns.

1 week ago | superreview.com.au | Jessica Penny

Amid a volatile month for global markets, the State Street Risk Appetite Index improved slightly to return to neutral (0.0) by the end of April, up from -0.09 the month before. According to the wealth giant, despite returning to neutral, investors weathered significant tariff-related volatility especially regarding risk assets. In other words, long term investors’ risk appetite was more complex than a simple neutral reading might indicate.