Northern Star shares tick up with gold stocks as traders eye US inflation data
Northern Star Resources shares closed up 1.2% at A$28.36 on Thursday, ending a two-day slide as gold prices held near record highs. The company’s next dividend record date is March 5. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. PCE inflation report, which could affect gold and the stock’s outlook. Northern Star recently reported half-year net profit after tax of A$714 million.