Australian manufacturing PMI ends 2023 with continued downturn – Judo Bank
Contractionary conditions in the Australian manufacturing sector persisted to the end of 2023 as domestic and global demand continued to decline, according to the latest Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) data from Judo Bank.
New report says EV sales to more than double in 2023, but outdated laws...
The Electric Vehicle Council has published its annual State of Electric Vehicles report, revealing that while EV sales are expected to more than double in 2023, Australia will continue to trail behind comparable nations in terms of customer choice unless critical legislative reform is implemented.
Boss Energy concludes oversubscribed share purchase plan
Australian uranium company Boss Energy has announced the completion of an oversubscribed share purchase plan (SPP) with $29.6 million of applications.
Global manufacturing PMI remains in contractionary territory at end of 2023
The global manufacturing sector continued to see contractionary conditions in the last month of 2023 as intakes of new business shrunk further, driving production to decline for the seventh consecutive month.
US manufacturing records slowest expansion pace in October
The US manufacturing sector’s market activity has registered a 50.2 per cent rate for the month of October, recording a 0.7-point slip from September’s results.
Counter-UAS manufacturer DroneShield secures R&D contract with Five Eyes Defence Department
DroneShield has been awarded a two-year research and development (R&D) contract for $9.9 million by a Five Eyes Department of Defence (DoD), with approximately $4.5 million expected in the third and fourth quarters of 2023.
First Graphene, partners secure CRC-P grant for graphene-enhanced solar cell research
Graphitic materials supplier First Graphene said its collaborative project with Halocell Energy and the Queensland University of Technology to commercialise perovskite solar cell fabrication has received a Cooperative Research Centres Project (CRC-P) grant worth $2 million.
Australian cake and pastry manufacturers face competitive, consumer shifts – report
The Cake and Pastry Manufacturing industry in Australia is experiencing significant shifts due to evolving consumer preferences, volatile commodity prices, and intense competition, according to a recent report published by IBISWorld.
Alcoa reports Q4 2023 earnings with focus on cost reduction, production curtailment
In the wake of Alcoa Corp's fourth-quarter 2023 earnings release, ASX-listed Alumina Limited has highlighted key developments in the AWAC joint venture and underscores the company's commitment to navigating the challenging market conditions.
Australia’s annual wage growth hits record high
The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) reported Wage Price Index (WPI) for the December quarter showed an increase in wages of 3.3 per cent yearly and 0.8 per cent from the September quarter.
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