ASX 200 finished the week up 71 points at a new 8394 record. Up 1.3% for the week. All sectors firing with the banks pushing up yet again. CBA up another 1.8% and NAB up 1.3% with the Big Bank Basket at $265.19 (+1.4%). MQG up 1.0% and financials better, SOL up 1.0% and ASX up 1.4%. REITs firmed, GMG up 0.5% and SGP up 1.2%. Industrials solid as a …

The Dow gained 461.88 points, or 1.06%, to finish at 43,870.35. The S&P 500 added 0.53% to close at 5,948.71. The Nasdaq Composite eked out a 0.03% gain to end at 18,972.42. Amazon slumped 2.2%, while Alphabet declined nearly 5%, falling for a second session on antitrust fears. Snowflake was one bright spot in the sector, popping nearly 33% after t…

ASX 200 lost 3 points to 8323 in rudderless trade as AGMs dominated. Plenty of volatility underneath the surface. The banks as always in demand with WBC the star today, the Big Bank Basket rose to $261.54 (+0.2%). Financials were mixed, GQG cratered 19.3% on its exposure to the troubled Adani group as news emerged on charges in the US overnight. In…

US equities mixed in fairly quiet Wednesday trading, though ended near best levels. Dow +0.32%, S&P 500 (0.00%), Nasdaq (0.11%), Russell 2000 +0.03% Nvidia down 1% after hours on results ASX SPI up 11 - 30 AGMs today - MIN the most interesting COMMODITIES Gold gains for third consecutive day on escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions. Oil settles down o…

ASX 200 lost 48 points to 8326 (-0.6%) as nerves set in ahead of Nvidia and lack of follow-through from the move yesterday. Geo-politics weighing slightly as gains evaporated. Banks steady with WBC off 1.1% and the Big Bank Basket unchanged at $260.91. Insurers eased, MQG off 0.5% and NWL falling 3.3% on an update. Why not sign up for a free trial?…

The Nasdaq popped 1.04% to finish at 18,987.47, while the S&P 500 gained 0.4% to end at 5,916.98. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 120.66 points, or 0.28%, to settle at 43,268.94. ASX SPI down 6. AMC in focus on huge merger deal. NCK warns on delays - Boss Energy, Charter Hall, Downer EDI, Mount Gibson Iron and Pacific Smiles all host AGMs. …

ASX 200 soared to new record highs before falling into the close, up 74 points to 8371 (+0.9%) as both the banking sector and the resources pushed ahead. The Big Bank Basket hit a new record up to $260.88 (+1.2%). CBA led the charge with a 1.7% gain and insurers also doing well. QBE up 1.4% and SUN rallying 2.1%. Other financials also in demand, PN…

US equities finished mixed overnight, as the S&P 500 and NASDAQ gained 0.39% and 0.60% respectively recovering some losses ahead of Nvidia’s quarterly earnings on Wednesday. The Dow dipped 55 points in a range bound trading day. Up 61 points at best. Down 147 points at worst. The tech sector found buyers with Apple up 1.3%, Netflix up 2.8% and Tesl…

ASX 200 recovered from a cautious start to close up 15 points to 8300 (+0.2%) as iron ore futures kicked back above $100. BHP up 0.7% and RIO rallying 2.2%. Resources generally were solid as uranium stocks glowed hot after moves by Russia to limit exports. PDN rose 5.5% DYL up 7.0% and BOE up 7.3%. Gold too rallied with NST up 2.5% and EVN rallying…

US equities sank Friday closing out the worst week in more than two months following Powell's announcement on Thursday stating the Fed wasn’t in a rush to cut rates. The Dow traded lower all session, falling 306 points (-0.70%). Down 400 points at worst. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ booked their biggest one-day loss in two weeks, falling 1.32% and 2.24% …

The ASX 200 has finished the week on a strong note, up 61 points or +0.7%. Down slightly for the week overall. All major eleven sectors finished in the green except for Healthcare after CSL and RMD both lost ground. Down 2.5% and 1.7%. Utilities were unusually the best-performing sector. ORG, APA and AGL all up around 2.4%. APA reaffirmed guidance,…

US equities closed in the red overnight near session lows following hawkish comments from Fed Chair Powell dampening market hopes for another rate cut this year. The Dow lost 207 points (-0.47%). Up 123 points at best. Down 253 points at worst. The S&P 500 dropped 0.60% and the NASDAQ eased 0.64%. Powell notably said “The economy is not sending sig…

The ASX 200 has finished the day up 31 points or 0.4%. Giving up morning gains as Asian markets drifted lower before a late rally set in. Employment numbers did little to move the dial (held at 4.1% with 16k new jobs added). Banks bounced back from yesterday’s weakness while Resources continued to languish on no news from China. The big four gained…

The S&P 500 inched higher by 0.02% to close at 5,985.38, while the 30-stock Dow ticked up 47.21 points, or 0.11%, to 43,958.19. The blue-chip index added as much as 230 points earlier on Wednesday. The Nasdaq Composite ended the day with a 0.26% decline and closed at 19,230.74. ASX SPI up 29 - AGMs in Focus WTI advanced 0.48% on short covering a da…

ASX 200 recovered to close down only 62 points at 8193 (0.8%). Banks were under pressure with ANZ ex dividend down 4.0% with CBA down 0.4% and NAB off 1.3%. MQG dropped 1.4% with other financials easier. SWF jumped on news BFG has made an 22c offer. Insurers mixed, REITS saw seller back with SGP down 0.8% and SCG off 0.9%. Industrials eased back, W…

US equities took a breather overnight as treasury yields kicked higher, the USD hit a two-year high, and profit-taking following the post-election rally pressured markets lower. The Dow closed near session lows, off 382 points (0.86%). Up 113 points at best. Down 406 points at worst. The S&P 500 ended its biggest five-day rally in a year, finishing…

ASX 200 dropped another 11 points to 8256 (-0.1%) as the bifurcation between banks and resources continued. Resources again on the nose, BHP off 1.8% and RIO falling 1.6% with FMG holding up after yesterday’s drubbing. Gold miners also saw across the board selling as hot money left bullion and chased bitcoin towards US$90k. EVN down 3.5% with NEM o…

The Dow gained 304 points, or 0.69%, to 44,293.69. The Dow’s rise brought the index above 44,000 for the first time. The S&P 500 added 0.1% to end the day at 6,001.35 and also earned a record close by surpassing 6,000 for the first time. However, the Nasdaq Composite hovered near the flatline, up 0.06% to 19,298.76. Tesla soared more than 9%, also …

ASX 200 fell 29 points to 8260 (-0.4%). Big iron ore miners were the target today as prices fell in Asia on stimulus disappointment. BHP off 4.1% and FMG down 7.3% with the Three Amigos trading at $179.22. Base metals and lithium stock on the nose too, S32 down 2.6% and PLS slipped 0.7%. MIN down 4.0% as pressure continues to build on the board. Go…

Wall Street ended the week higher supported by solid consumer sentiment data and bets that Trump’s pro-growth agenda will fuel corporate America. The S&P 500 rose 0.38% hitting its 50th record high this year and breached over 6,000 during trade before ending the week 4.66% higher, its best weekly performance since November 2023. The Dow Jones ended…

ASX 200 ended the week sprinting 69 points higher to 8295 (+0.8%). A good 2.2% rise for the week. It has been a momentous week, money being put to work in the ASX. Resources buoyed by China hopes. BHP, RIO and FMG all better despite iron ore in Singapore falling 2.6%. Gold miners recovered as bullion pushed up again, NST up 1.8% and NEM up 1.2%. Ur…

The S&P 500 gained 0.74% to close at a record high of 5,973.10. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.51% to reach 19,269.46 — its first close above 19,000. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed, ticking down less than one point to 43,729.34. All three indexes hit intraday record highs during the session. Fed cuts rates 25bps. Very calm pre…

ASX 200 rose 27 points with a late surge to 8226 (0.9%) in an interesting reaction to a soaring US market. Resources actually held up with BHP up 0.9% and FMG up 3.3%. Lithium stocks also better led by PLS up 3.4%. MIN up another 3.3% despite the ASIC inquiry becoming official. Gold stocks were in trouble as stop losses kicked in, NST down 6.3% wit…

Wall Street rallied hard overnight reaching record highs after Trump secured the US presidency. All three major indices ended at record levels with markets expecting lower taxes, deregulation and a Trump that weighs in on everything from stocks to the USD. The Dow soared 1,508 points (+3.57%) ending near session highs. Up 1,557 points at best. The …

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The S&P 500 rose solidly on Tuesday in a broad rally for stocks as traders awaited the results from a high-stakes U.S. presidential election. The benchmark index gained 1.23% to close at 5,782.76. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.43% to 18,439.17. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 427.28 points, or 1.02%, and settled at 42,221.88. Banks, whic…

ASX 200 finishes down 33 points to 8132 (0.4%). Quiet trade on Cup day with the RBA leaving rates on hold as expected. Banks eased back slightly, CBA down 0.4% with WBC seeing some modest downgrades falling 1.5%. The BigBankBasket dropped to $ (). MQG still seeing selling off 1.8%. REITs mixed, GMG down 0.6% and CHCup 0.7%. Healthcare too coming un…

Wall Street closed in the red overnight following a choppy day of trade as polls continue to show a tight race in the US presidential election. The Dow Jones traded lower all session, down 258 points (-0.61%). Down 405 points at worst. S&P 500 lost 0.28% as utilities and healthcare stocks dragged while energy stocks outperformed buoyed by a near 3%…

ASX 200 kicks 46 points higher to 8165 (+0.6%). Banks and industrials leading the charge higher. WBC rose 0.9% on a higher dividend and an extension of the buyback. CBA up 1.6% and the Big Bank Basket up to $246.72 (+1.3%). REITs slightly positive, SCG up 0.3% and tech and industrials better, WTC rallied another 2.6% on the calm, XRO up 1.4% and th…

US equities rebounded from the previous day's sell-off led by Amazon’s 6.2% gain on strong results. Equity markets brushed off weak nonfarm payrolls data rising 12k last month, the smallest gain since December 2020, significantly below forecasts of 113k. S&P 500 advanced 0.41% halting its two-day rout and the NASDAQ rose 0.80%. The Dow added 289 po…

ASX 200 down only 41 points at 8119 (-0.5%) after a good afternoon rally on iron ore miners turning positive. Some slightly better Chinese data helping. BHP up 0.3% and RIO bouncing 1.7%. MIN also doing well up another 3.1%. Gold miners still a drift as bullion stumbles. NST down 0.9% and EVN off 2.1%. Uranium stocks steady and oil and gas better a…

All three major US indexes finished in the red overnight led by tech stocks. Meta down 4.1% and Microsoft off 6.1% after both companies raised growing AI costs that could hit their earnings despite both companies beating earnings estimates. The Dow Jones traded in red all session finishing near session lows, down 378 points (-0.90%). Down 437 point…

ASX 200 closes down 20 points to 8160 (-0.3%) as some pre-election nerves creeping in. Banks were steady as results loom, NAB the standout up 0.9% with the Big Bank Basket at $244.82 (). Other financials drifted lower, ASX down 1.1% and SQ2 off 0.1%. REITs mixed, SGP up 0.2% and CHC off 0.4%. Industrials under a little pressure, COL down 0.6% on it…

US equities end in the red following another round of corporate earnings and key economic data. The Dow Jones pared earlier gains and finished at session lows, down 92 points (-0.22%). Up 225 at best. The S&P 500 fell 0.33% and the NASDAQ slid 0.56%. Gaines in Alphabet +2.9% weren’t enough to offset losses in chipmakers with losses in Super Micro C…

The ASX 200 has finished the day down 69 points or 0.8%. Selling set in from the open and continued all session long. The 11:30 inflation print did little to move the dial, showing a 0.2% rise in the September quarter and falling from 3.8% to 2.8% YonY. The smallest yearly rise since Q1 2021. Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert m…

Wall Street closed mixed overnight. The NASDAQ hit a record high, gaining 0.78% propelled by gains in tech stocks. Alphabet jumped 5.18% in after-hours trade after topping Q3 revenue and earnings expectations. The Dow fell 155 points (-0.36%) as the market digests a bevy of corporate results. Up 104 points at best. Down 216 points at worst. The S&P…

ASX 200 closed up 28 points to 8249 (+0.3%) locking in its third consecutive day of gains. Consumer discretionary stocks took centre stage today with MYR falling 1.55% after initially rallying ~7% and PMV advanced 9.9% after the two companies announced they’ve entered a binding agreement to combine apparel brands. Why not sign up for a free trial? …

US equities kicked off the week on a positive note ahead of the busiest week of corporate earnings with 169 companies set to report this week. The Dow added 273 points (+0.65%), shrugging off losses in Boeing -2.8% after the company launched a stock offering that could raise up to $22bn. Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market…

ASX 200 closes up 10 points at 8222 as caution creeps in. Quarterlies causing some serious volatility but banks under a little pressure with the Big Bank Basket down to $245.14 and CBA off 0.8%. ANZ eased after some accounting changes, other financials also slipped slightly. ASX down 0.4% after its AGM, insurers slightly higher, SUN up 0.9%. REITS …

US equities ended mixed Friday as the Dow dropped 259 points (-0.61%), the NASDAQ rose 0.56%, and the S&P 500 remained flat. Financial stocks came under selling pressure amid concerns over New York Community Bancorp's weak guidance, causing its shares to fall 8.2%, with Bank of America and Wells Fargo also lower, down 1.8% and 1.4% respectively. Te…

The ASX 200 limped into the weekend up only 5 points to 8211, closing out the week down 0.87%. Banks solid again with CBA up 0.4% and the Big Bank Basket at $246.82 (+0.3%). Insurers were mixed, REITs slid, SGP down 1.2% and GPT off 0.6%. Industrials also weaker, Defensive supermarkets sold off, WOW and COL off with WES down 2.5%. Why not sign up f…

US equities ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ gaining 0.21% and 0.76%, buoyed by gains in Tesla rallying 21.9%, its biggest rally since May 2013, following strong earnings and bullish forecasts. The Dow lost 141 points (0.33%) posting its fourth consecutive day of losses, its longest losing streak since June. Up 8 points at best. Down 323 at…

The ASX 200 finished a quiet session down 10 points to 8206 (-0.1%) again rallying off early lows as banks were back in fashion. CBA up 1.2% with the Big Bank Basket up to $246.15 (+1.0%). Financials firmed, QBE bounced back up 0.6% and GMG up 0.3% although REITs flat generally. Healthcare was mixed as CSL bounced a little. Why not sign up for a fr…

Both the S&P 500 and the Dow had their third straight day of losses this week. The 30-stock Dow plunged 409.94 points, or 0.96%, ending the day’s session at 42,514.95. The S&P 500 lost 0.92%, closing at 5,797.42. The Nasdaq Composite lost 1.6%, ending at 18,276.65. Tesla up 10% after hours on better than expected results. SPI down 16 - Quarterlies …

The ASX 200 finished a quiet session giving up early modest gains to close up 10 points at 8216. A mixed session, banks are holding firm with the Big Bank Basket up to $243.79 (+0.3%) with insurers easing as QBE fell 0.4% under an ASIC spotlight. Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with…

The S&P 500 ended the session lower by 0.05%, closing at 5,851.20. It was the broad market index's first back-to-back loss since early September. The 30-stock Dow slid 6.71 points, or 0.02%, ending at 42,924.89 and posting a second straight losing day. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed with a gain of 0.18% to 18,573.13. McDonalds in Trouble with E …

ASX 200 fell hard 139 points to 8206(1.7%) as selling hit all sectors. 10-year bond yields rose again, with interest rate-sensitive stocks suffering the most. The Big Bank Basket fell to $242.99 (-2.0%). CBA off 2.2% and NAB down 2.1%. REITS under pressure, GMG down 2.7% and SCG off 2.5%. Healthcare is suffering, CSL is down 2.9% and PME is droppin…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell Monday, giving back some of the strong gains from last week, as Treasury yields rose and investors awaited new earnings reports. The S&P 500 slipped 0.18% to 5,853.98. The 30-stock Dow lost 344.31 points, or 0.8%, to close at 42,931.60 and snap a three-day run of winning sessions. The Nasdaq Composite was the o…

ASX 200 jumped 61 points to 8344 (+0.7%) as resources back in vogue. China cut rates today, iron ore futures rallied slightly. BHP up 1.4% on Samarco update, RIO up 1.9% and FMG rallying 1.5%. Gold miners in demand again, NST up 1.9% and EVN shooting higher, up 5.2%. Lithium stocks also seeing short covering, PLS up 3.4% and MIN suffering badly on …

Wall Street finished last week higher, led by tech stocks following Netflix’s strong earnings report. The Dow rose 37 points (+0.09%) closing at a fresh record high, its fifth in the last six sessions. The S&P 500 chalked up a record close too, gaining 0.40%. However, gains were restrained by losses in the energy sector, bogged down by lower oil pr…