Josh Smith

Markets Reporter
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Josh Smith writes about markets and companies, specialising in health care. Email Josh on [email protected]
Seven West Media (ASX:SWM) and Prime Media (ASX:PRT) merger now uncertain

" Seven West Media (ASX:SWM) and Prime Media (ASX:PRT) merger now uncertain

Seven West Media (SWM) may see October’s Prime Media (PRT) merger slip through its fingers.
Iron ore producers cushion ASX drops

" Iron ore producers cushion ASX drops

As Sunday’s U.S.-China trade deadline looms, Australian markets continue to move cautiously, today retreating slightly for the first time since Thursday. 
Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) to admit to AUSTRAC accusations

" Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) to admit to AUSTRAC accusations

Westpac (WBC) appeared in court on Monday for the first hearing of its hefty anti-money launder and counter-terrorism finances allegations.
AppsVillage Australia (ASX:APV) lands $2.5M in private placement

" AppsVillage Australia (ASX:APV) lands $2.5M in private placement

App-building and advertising specialist AppsVillage (APV) is set to pocket $2.5 million from a private placement.
McMillan Shakespeare (ASX:MMS) downgrades profits, takes a hit

" McMillan Shakespeare (ASX:MMS) downgrades profits, takes a hit

McMillan Shakespeare (MMS) is blaming “challenging market conditions” for an impending 2020 profit drop.
ROOTS Sustainable Agriculture Technologies (ASX:ROO) hits Canada with Water Ways deal

" ROOTS Sustainable Agriculture Technologies (ASX:ROO) hits Canada with Water Ways deal

Agriculture tech company ROOTS (ROO) has signed a distribution deal with Israel-based water treatment specialist Water Ways Technologies.
Gains still cautious as the ASX continues a steady rebound

" Gains still cautious as the ASX continues a steady rebound

The ASX’s early gains were capped by some big guidance downgrades as the year’s end looms. 
SenSen lands $10M distribution deal with Angel Playing Cards

" SenSen lands $10M distribution deal with Angel Playing Cards

SenSen Networks (SNS) has signed a $10 million deal with Japan-based casino game maker Angel Playing Cards.
iSignthis downgrades guidance while fighting the ASX

" iSignthis downgrades guidance while fighting the ASX

As expected after last Friday’s SWIFT news, payment security business iSignthis (ISX) has revised its earnings guidance for 2019.
Neuroscientific’s latest Alzheimer’s study brings shares crashing down

" Neuroscientific’s latest Alzheimer’s study brings shares crashing down

Neuroscientific Biopharmaceuticals (NSB) shares have suffered a mighty blow after some underwhelming results from its latest EmtinB study.