Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW) Share Price and News
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Woolworths Group Limited (WOW) is an Australian retail group operating primarily in the supermarket sector. Woolworths’ other operations include discount department stores, home improvement, petrol and hotels.
Woolworths is one of Australia’s most recognisable brands, and the Woolworths Group also includes a number of other well-known household names, such as BIG W, BWS and Dan Murphy’s.
Founded in 1924, Woolworths shares first listed in 1993 and the group is now one of the largest listed companies on the ASX. Woolworths shares are often referred to as defensive shares, as the Woolworths share price has a potential buffer against economic downturn given the nature of its primary business activities – even in an economic downturn, there is still demand for food, toiletries and other essentials.
Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW) Latest News
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Woolworths is losing ground to Metcash and Coles: UBS
Brendon Lau | April 2, 2020 3:58pm
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Kate O'Brien | March 31, 2020 5:29pm
The latest round of government restrictions could sound a death knell for the retail industry, according to one economist. More »
Why Coles, Evolution, Regional Express, & Woolworths are dropping lower
James Mickleboro | March 31, 2020 12:38pm
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Wesfarmers sells $1 billion Coles stake
Kate O'Brien | March 31, 2020 9:31am
Wesfarmers Ltd has sold 5.2% of the issued shares in Coles Group Ltd at $15.39 per share, netting Wesfarmers pre-tax proceeds of $1,060 million. More »
Why aren’t Coles and Woolworths shares at all-time highs?
Sebastian Bowen | March 30, 2020 5:52pm
Here's why I think ASX supermarket shares like Coles and Woolworths aren't hitting record highs amidst the coronavirus panic buying. More »