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Arab News
3 days ago
- Business
- Arab News
World Defense Show 2026 sells 90% of exhibitor space
RIYADH: The World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh from Feb. 8 to 12 has sold 90 percent of its exhibition space, according to the organizers. Andrew Pearcey, CEO of the WDS, said: 'The overwhelming demand for exhibition space is a testament to the show's growing reputation as a must-attend event for those shaping the next era of defense and global security.' He said the presence of WDS officials at the recent International Defence Industry Fair provided 'an excellent opportunity to connect with key industry players and highlight the remarkable progress we've made in preparing for WDS 2026.' Pearcey was speaking at IDEF 2025 last week in Istanbul where the team met with key Turkish defense stakeholders. Expanded from its first and second editions, the WDS will feature several new sections, with an additional hall increasing floor space to 273,000 sq. meters, more than 58 percent larger than the first edition in 2022. Held under the theme 'The Future of Defense Integration,' the WDS will showcase the latest advancements across all five defense domains — air, land, sea, space, and security. The show is expected to feature exhibitor participation from 80 countries, including new participants Japan, Portugal, Uzbekistan and Finland. Turkiye is the third largest participating country, with Turkish exhibitors currently occupying 4,400 sq. meters of exhibition space. According to the organizers, Turkish participation is expected to grow exponentially. New programs in the upcoming edition will include a defense and security industry lab, and an exhibition of future technologies. A Saudi Arabia supply-chain zone will allow local small- and medium-sized enterprises to network with key global players. Several panel discussions will be held at the show including on technology, manufacturing and trade. Organized by Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Military Industries, the event is a key part of the Kingdom's ambition to localize 50 percent of its defense spending by 2030. Founded by the General Authority for Military Industries in Saudi Arabia, the first edition was held in 2022 on the outskirts of Riyadh. It attracted 600 exhibitors from 42 countries, 82 military and defense delegations, and 65,000 visitors from 85 countries.
Reuters
22-07-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Australia's Woodside slightly lowers 2025 output forecast after divestment
July 23 (Reuters) - Australia's top gas producer Woodside Energy ( opens new tab marginally lowered its annual production forecast due to its Greater Angostura assets divestment, while reporting an 8% rise in second-quarter revenue. The Perth-based energy firm now expects 2025 production of between 188 and 195 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe), compared with its earlier forecast of between 186 and 196 mmboe.
The Age
15-07-2025
- Business
- The Age
The top 20 stocks most popular with investors this year
As market uncertainty and volatility persist, advisers are urging investors to look beyond familiar stocks and embrace diversification across asset classes and geographies. However, these cautionary messages are resonating differently with various types of investors. A portion of investors doubled down on familiar stocks in the first six months of 2025, while others added Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to their holdings. Retail investors broadly piled into established miners such as BHP Group (BHP), Fortescue (FMG), Woodside Energy Group (WDS) and Pilbara Minerals (PLS) in early 2025 – but self-managed super funds (SMSFs) with more than $3 million in assets pursued an alternative approach, buying broad sector and geographic exposure via select ETFs. Among retail investors generally, the trend to buy miners and take profits in some bank stocks was a persistent feature in the first half of 2025. Mining stocks, buoyed by strong commodity prices, were a popular pick in the first half of 2025. BHP was the most bought stock over the period. They also leaned heavily into well-known blue-chip stocks such as FMG, WDS, and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) in the first six months of 2025. These stocks have traditionally formed the backbone of retail portfolios, often driven by familiarity and a perceived stability – along with high dividend yields. Yet, despite strong returns from these sectors, some analysts are cautioning that concentrated exposure to such expensive stocks could be risky given the broader economic context and stretched valuations. Advisers are picking up on those cues: our data shows they steered their clients away from an over-reliance on a handful of large-cap Australian stocks, encouraging allocations to global equity ETFs. Strategies to navigate macro uncertainty have extended into defensive allocations to hybrids, subordinated debt, and investment grade credit ETFs such as Betashares Hybrids and VanEck Sub Debt ETF – satisfying investor demand for income with downside protection.
Sydney Morning Herald
15-07-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
The top 20 stocks most popular with investors this year
As market uncertainty and volatility persist, advisers are urging investors to look beyond familiar stocks and embrace diversification across asset classes and geographies. However, these cautionary messages are resonating differently with various types of investors. A portion of investors doubled down on familiar stocks in the first six months of 2025, while others added Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to their holdings. Retail investors broadly piled into established miners such as BHP Group (BHP), Fortescue (FMG), Woodside Energy Group (WDS) and Pilbara Minerals (PLS) in early 2025 – but self-managed super funds (SMSFs) with more than $3 million in assets pursued an alternative approach, buying broad sector and geographic exposure via select ETFs. Among retail investors generally, the trend to buy miners and take profits in some bank stocks was a persistent feature in the first half of 2025. Mining stocks, buoyed by strong commodity prices, were a popular pick in the first half of 2025. BHP was the most bought stock over the period. They also leaned heavily into well-known blue-chip stocks such as FMG, WDS, and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) in the first six months of 2025. These stocks have traditionally formed the backbone of retail portfolios, often driven by familiarity and a perceived stability – along with high dividend yields. Yet, despite strong returns from these sectors, some analysts are cautioning that concentrated exposure to such expensive stocks could be risky given the broader economic context and stretched valuations. Advisers are picking up on those cues: our data shows they steered their clients away from an over-reliance on a handful of large-cap Australian stocks, encouraging allocations to global equity ETFs. Strategies to navigate macro uncertainty have extended into defensive allocations to hybrids, subordinated debt, and investment grade credit ETFs such as Betashares Hybrids and VanEck Sub Debt ETF – satisfying investor demand for income with downside protection.
Business Insider
29-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Woodside Energy Group (WDS) Gets a Hold from Macquarie
Macquarie analyst Mark Wiseman maintained a Hold rating on Woodside Energy Group (WDS – Research Report) on June 27 and set a price target of A$24.00. The company's shares closed last Friday at A$23.72. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium for 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. Wiseman covers the Energy sector, focusing on stocks such as Amplitude Energy, Santos Limited, and Woodside Energy Group. According to TipRanks, Wiseman has an average return of 7.8% and a 50.57% success rate on recommended stocks. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Woodside Energy Group with a A$25.72 average price target, implying an 8.43% upside from current levels. In a report released on June 24, Bernstein also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a A$24.00 price target. The company has a one-year high of A$29.72 and a one-year low of A$18.61. Currently, Woodside Energy Group has an average volume of 6.32M. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 16 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of WDS in relation to earlier this year.
