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as of 7 Jan 2021
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Shares on issue
237.608M

Cons Zinc (CZL) News

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Kalkine
Neutral
13 Aug

Consumer Staples Defensive Positioning Analysis (ASX:XSJ) Market Outlook

Highlights Defensive Asset Class Characteristics Earnings Stability and Valuation Inflation Hedge Characteristics Consumer Staples Defensive Positioning Analysis (ASX:XSJ) reflects defensive investor allocation. The index shows positioning toward essential consumer products amid uncertainty. The broader market context can also be viewed through the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index, which tracks performance across relevant Australian-listed companies. Defensive Asset Class Charac...

Kalkine
Neutral
12 Aug

Consumer Stocks Are Heating Up: Key Players to Watch as Market Momentum Builds

Highlights Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES), Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) are among the ASX names in focus as investors assess the sector outlook. Company-specific performance remains important, with investors watching operating delivery, financial strength and sector-relevant milestones across WES, COL and JBH. Business execution, balance-sheet discipline and valuation remain important alongside broader market themes. Australias share market offers exposure to consum...

Kalkine
Positive
12 Aug

Consumer Stocks Are Gaining Ground: Key Names Positioned for the Next Market

Highlights Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES), Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) are among the ASX names in focus as investors assess the sector outlook. Company-specific performance remains important, with investors watching operating delivery, financial strength and sector-relevant milestones across WES, COL and JBH. Business execution, balance-sheet discipline and valuation remain important alongside broader market themes. Australias share market offers exposure to consum...

Kalkine
Neutral
11 Aug

Consumer Staples Defensiveness and Recession Resilience: What to Watch

Highlights Consumer staples demonstrate defensive characteristics during economic weakness Essential product demand resilience enables dividend maintenance through cycles Consumer staples businesses selling essential products demonstrate defensive characteristics and earnings resilience during economic cycles. The broader [ASX 200] remains an important benchmark for Australian market sentiment. Tatts Group and similar consumer staples operators maintain profitability through cycles as consum...

Kalkine
Neutral
18 June

Why Consumer Stocks Are Splitting Into Two Stories

Highlights Consumer stocks are being split between staples resilience and discretionary pressure. Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW), Coles Group (ASX:COL), Endeavour Group (ASX:EDV) and Metcash (ASX:MTS) frame the sector debate. Household budgets, rate settings and margin discipline remain central to the consumer-share story. Consumer stocks are splitting between staples resilience and discretionary pressure as household budgets, margin discipline and market rotation shape the June outlook for...

Kalkine
Neutral
17 June

Staples Resilience Gap: The Defensive Trend Reviving Consumer Stocks

Highlights Grocery and everyday spending trends are pushing consumer staples back into focus as market volatility increases. Coles, Woolworths, Wesfarmers and Endeavour Group are being assessed on earnings quality, cash generation and balance-sheet strength rather than broad sector sentiment. Rising geopolitical uncertainty, commodity swings and portfolio rotation are reinforcing interest in defensive consumer businesses. Australia’s share market is entering a phase where stock selectio...

Kalkine
Neutral
16 June

Why FBR’s Massive Share Consolidation Is Turning Heads

Highlights FBR plans a major share consolidation that will reduce its issued shares from billions to a significantly smaller base. The move is designed to simplify the company's capital structure and improve market accessibility. Market attention remains focused on whether commercial adoption of the Hadrian X robot can accelerate future growth. FBR's proposed share consolidation will significantly reduce its share count, but long-term market attention remains focused on the commercial rollout...

Kalkine
Neutral
10 June

Why Are Consumer Stocks Facing A Tougher Spending Test?

Highlights Consumer stocks are increasingly being viewed through customer loyalty, basket size, margins and discretionary spending exposure rather than broad sector narratives. Coles Group (ASX:COL), Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW), JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH), Lovisa (ASX:LOV) and Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) remain central to discussions across the sector. Household spending behaviour, trading updates, operating efficiency and brand strength continue to shape attention across consumer businesses. ...

Kalkine
Neutral
9 June

Wage Wins or Margin Pain? The Hidden Shake-Up for Consumer Stocks

Highlights Rising wages create both cost pressures and spending opportunities for consumer-focused businesses. Labour-intensive retailers face higher operating expenses, while stronger household incomes can support sales activity. The impact varies across companies depending on workforce size, margins, and customer demographics. Rising wages are creating a complex balancing act for consumer companies, increasing labour costs while supporting household spending. The overall impact varies acros...

Kalkine
Neutral
9 June

Why These Consumer Staples Stocks Are Quietly Outshining the Market

Highlights Consumer staples businesses continue to benefit from resilient demand for everyday essentials during uncertain economic conditions. Woolworths, Coles and Endeavour Group remain key names across the Australian consumer sector, supported by strong market positions. Defensive earnings and steady income characteristics have strengthened the appeal of staples in diversified portfolios. Australia’s share market has navigated a challenging backdrop in recent times, with cost-o...

Kalkine
Neutral
4 June

Why Did Consumer Staples Defy The Market Sell-Off?

Highlights Consumer staples stocks moved higher despite broader market weakness. Woolworths gained attention as investors shifted toward defensive sectors. Materials stocks struggled as concerns around iron ore supply weighed on major miners. Consumer staples outperformed the market as Woolworths attracted support, while concerns surrounding iron ore supply weighed heavily on major mining companies. Australian shares traded lower at midday on Thursday as investors adopted a cautious approach ...

Kalkine
Neutral
27 May

Why Consumer Shares Keep Winning Market Attention

Highlights Consumer discretionary companies often reflect shifts in spending confidence and economic conditions. Retail, travel and lifestyle businesses continue adapting to changing Australian consumer behaviour. Strong brand positioning and digital expansion remain key themes across the sector. Consumer discretionary shares continue attracting attention as Australian households reshape spending habits across retail, travel, entertainment and lifestyle sectors amid evolving economic an...