Market Updates

Pre-Market Report – Friday 8 May: US markets ease ahead of NFP | SPI down 152

07 May 2026

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The S&P 500 fell on Thursday after hitting a new all-time intraday high as oil prices came back from sizable losses, with traders eyeing more deve...

End of Day Report – Thursday 7 May: ASX 200 jumps 85 points | BHP shines, gold miners back

07 May 2026

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1The ASX 200 soared another 85 points to 8878 as US markets hit records. The Japanese market breached 62,000 for the first time ever, and resources re...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 7 May: US markets hitting records on peace deal | Oil drops

06 May 2026

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The S&P 500 advanced 1.46% to 7,365.12, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 2.02% and ended at 25,838.94. Both indexes touched new highs and closed ...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 6 May: ASX soars 113 points as banks and big miners charge higher

06 May 2026

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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 6 May

05 May 2026

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End of Day Report – Tuesday 5 May

05 May 2026

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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 5 May

04 May 2026

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End of Day Report – Monday 4 May

04 May 2026

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Pre-Market Report – Monday 4 May

03 May 2026

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End of Day Report – Friday 1 May: ASX 200 up 64 points | ANZ curbs enthusiasm, resources shine

01 May 2026

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The ASX 200 popped 64 points higher today to 8730, up 0.7%. Ends longest losing streak since 2018. Down 0.7% for the week. Banks were flat following a...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 1 May: US markets hit records on AI boom | Oil falls

30 Apr 2026

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Stocks rose on Thursday, with the S&P 500 reaching a fresh all-time high, as investors reacted to upbeat earnings from Caterpillar and Alphabet an...

End of Day Report – Thursday 30 April: ASX 200 falls 21 points | Banks good, resources bad

30 Apr 2026

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The ASX 200 fell 21 points to 8666 (0.2%). Banks held firm as resources struggled against a sea of oil troubles. As crude rallies, commodities elsewhe...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 30 April: US markets stall on Fed and tech numbers - SPI down 69 - Oil gushes - Metals sink

29 Apr 2026

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended Wednesday lower as oil prices continued their rally amid a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and after the Federal...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 29 April: ASX 200 falls 24 points | CPI slightly better than expected

29 Apr 2026

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The ASX 200 slipped another 24 pts to 8687 (0.3%) as CPI beat expectations. Banks eased back again, the Big Bank Basket fell to $286.25 (-1.1%) with C...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 29 April:

28 Apr 2026

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End of Day Report – Tuesday 28 April: ASX 200 falls 56 points | Lithium shines, gold slips

28 Apr 2026

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The ASX 200 finished at a three-week low down 56 pts at 8711 (0.6%). Broad-based losses again, Banks managed to hold firm, the Big Bank Basket flat at...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 28 April: US markets mixed | Quarterlies continue, oil up again

27 Apr 2026

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The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose to new record highs on Monday, but gains were limited as stalled Iran peace talks and a fresh escalation...

End of Day Report – Monday 27 April

27 Apr 2026

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Pre-Market Report – Monday 27 April: US Markets Mixed - SPI down 3 - Oil Eases - Negotiations Stalled - Public Holiday in Some States

26 Apr 2026

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both finished Friday at record highs, buoyed by optimism that US–Iran peace talks may soon occur in Pakistan. S...

End of Day Report – Friday 24 April: ASX 200 falls 7 after an afternoon rally - US futures mixed - IGO smacked - FMG down - Quarterlies continue.

24 Apr 2026

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The ASX 200 fell 7 points to 8786 for the fourth straight day. It fought back from earlier losses, as banks steadied and traders squared up before ano...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 24 April: US markets slip but off lows - Semis going well - SPI down 4 - Quarterlies continue - FMG - PLS - Gold down - Oil up

23 Apr 2026

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US stocks pulled back on Thursday, led by a drop in software and higher oil prices, as investor uncertainty toward the trajectory of the Iran war hove...

End of Day Report – Thursday 23 April: ASX 200 falls another 50 pts - Oil and gas and uranium only sectors in the green - US futures down but recovering - Oil up

23 Apr 2026

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The ASX 200 fell 50 pts to 8793 (0.6%) again today, with most sectors heading lower. Banks were weak again as the Big Bank Basket fell to $288.80 (-0....

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 23 April: US markets hit records | Tesla results

22 Apr 2026

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite finished at record levels on Wednesday after President Donald Trump extended the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, while ...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 22 April: ASX 200 drops 106 points | COH and CSL crash

22 Apr 2026

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The ASX 200 took a dive today driven down 106 pts to 8844 (-1.2%) as the healthcare sector cratered following a massive downgrade and fall from COH. C...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 22 April: TACO Tuesday in the US again | Markets drift

21 Apr 2026

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Stocks dropped on Tuesday as investors grew concerned that a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran would not be struck ahead of a ceasefire that’s se...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 21 April: ASX 200 drifts 4 points lower | Ceasefire deadline in focus

21 Apr 2026

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The ASX 200 drifted 4 points lower to 8949 as the countdown continues on the ceasefire. Banks eased back, CBA down 0.3% and ANZ off 1.7% with MQG hitt...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 21 April: US markets drift slightly lower | Tim Cook to step down

20 Apr 2026

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Stocks slipped on Monday after tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated over the weekend.The S&P 500 shed 0.24% to close at 7,109.14, while th...

End of Day Report – Monday 20 April: ASX 200 up 6 points | Banks better but NAB takes a hit

20 Apr 2026

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The ASX 200 fought back from early losses to close up just 6 points to 8953. US futures were negative all day, some defensive buying and CBA helping k...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 20 April: Weekend events sow confusion | US futures down 0.8%

19 Apr 2026

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 The S&P 500 jumped 1.2% to close at 7,126.06, crossing the 7,100 threshold for the first time. The Nasdaq Composite gained 1.52% and settled at ...

End of Day Report – Friday 17 April: ASX 200 down 8 points | Lithium and tech up

17 Apr 2026

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The ASX 200 limped lower by 8 points to 8937 (0.1%) for a flat week. Banks continued to be weaker, NAB falling another 2.0% and WBC off 0.7%. The Big ...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 17 April: US markets firm | Netflix drops on results

16 Apr 2026

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose to fresh all-time highs on Thursday, adding to their strong gains this week on optimism for a possible resol...

End of Day Report – Thursday 16 April: ASX 200 drops 24 as banks tank - Tech resurrection - US futures better - Jobs data

16 Apr 2026

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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 16 April: US markets hit records on peace hopes | Tech leads

15 Apr 2026

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose to new all-time highs on Wednesday, building on the week’s strong gains as investors remained hopeful abou...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 15 April: ASX 200 wilts to close up only 8 - Gold miners indemand - Biotech soaring!

15 Apr 2026

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The ASX 200 closed up a mere 8 points to 8979 (0.1%) after an enthusiastic start petered out. Banks went all soggy on some broker doubts, WBC dropped ...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 15 April: US markets head higher | Gold jumps, oil falls

14 Apr 2026

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US stocks rose on Tuesday following a strong session in which traders shrugged off a breakdown in peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, yet were opti...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 14 April: ASX 200 jumps 45 | WBC and QAN warnings in focus

14 Apr 2026

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The ASX 200 jumped 45 points to finish at 8971 (0.5%). Despite banks under pressure, the index made good solid gains. The Big Bank Basket fell to $308...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 14 April

13 Apr 2026

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End of Day Report – Monday 13 April: ASX 200 falls 35 in quiet, cautious trade | Goldman Sachs tonight

13 Apr 2026

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The ASX 200 finished down 35 points to 8926 in a quiet, cautious start to the week. The focus was on weekend events with the market taking its lead fr...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 13 April: US markets mixed Friday | US futures down 1% on weekend news

12 Apr 2026

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US equities finished mostly lower in Friday trading. S&P snapped a seven-day string of gains. Software was a notable decliner again (IGV was down ...

End of Day Report – Friday 10 April: ASX 200 closes down 13 - On hold for weekend negotiations - Up 4.4% for the week.

10 Apr 2026

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The ASX 200 finished a very strong week down 13 points to 8961 as we await further Iranian negotiations. For the week, we were up over 4.4%, the best ...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 10 April: US markets firm on peace hopes - Weekend crucial - Oil rises - VIX falls - SPI down 8 - Waiting mode

09 Apr 2026

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Stocks extended their rally Thursday, even as oil prices gained, amid continued optimism among traders that the fragile two-week ceasefire between the...

End of Day Report – Thursday 9 April: Market Rally Stalls on Uncertainty

09 Apr 2026

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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 9 April: US markets jump on ceasefire | SPI off 22

08 Apr 2026

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Stocks soared Wednesday after President Donald Trump suspended attacks on Iran for two weeks, pausing a five-week conflict that closed a crucial water...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 8 April: ASX 200 soars 223 points | Ceasefire brings bulls and shorts panic

08 Apr 2026

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The ASX 200 jumped out of the blocks again on the ceasefire. The ASX 200 jumped 223 points to 8952 (2.6%). Interestingly, not much intraday volatility...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 8 April: US markets steady - Trump delays action for two weeks - US Futures jump - ASX to do well - Gold higher

07 Apr 2026

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U.S. stock futures jumped after President Donald Trump said he was suspending Iran attacks for two weeks just ahead of his 8 p.m. ET deadline, pausing...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 7 April: ASX 200 jumps 149 points | Banks and resources lead ahead of deadline

07 Apr 2026

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The ASX 200 jumped out of the blocks, but was well off highs of 8804, closing up 149 points at 8729 (1.7%). A serious bout of optimism as the Trump de...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 7 April: US markets on hold, SPI unchanged | Deadline approaches

06 Apr 2026

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Markets are at something of a standstill again. We know why. We have another potential deal/timeline on the table from President Trump. The deadline i...

End of Day Report – Thursday 2 April: Trump speech turns market | Oil soars, resources fall

02 Apr 2026

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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 2 April: US markets rise | Caution ahead of POTUS

01 Apr 2026

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The S&P 500 advanced 0.72% and closed at 6,575.32, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.16% and settled at 21,840.95. The Dow Jones Industrial Averag...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 1 April: ASX 200 pumps 190 points higher | Banks surge 2%

01 Apr 2026

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The ASX 200 jumped 190 points to 8672 (2.2%) on US/Iranian news and a spectacularly strong US bounce. End of month and short covering helping lead us ...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 1 April: US markets soar on peace hope | Oil falls, gold up

31 Mar 2026

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US stocks rose on Tuesday following new reports that gave investors hope that the Iran war could soon come to an end. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 31 March: ASX 200 closes up 21, a month to forget | Gold rallies

31 Mar 2026

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The ASX 200 rose 21 points to 8482 in a topsy-turvy day on news from the Gulf and Trump. After an easier start, markets rallied on news that Trump mig...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 31 March: US markets ease | WTI above $100

30 Mar 2026

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The S&P 500 fell on Monday, weighed down by further gains in oil prices and a steep decline in tech, as traders looked past comments from Federal ...

End of Day Report – Monday 30 March: ASX 200 fights back | Resources firm, banks slapped

30 Mar 2026

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The ASX 200 recovered well, closing down only 55 points at 8461 (0.7%), still looking at the worst month since Covid. Banks and industrials were hit h...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 30 March: US markets fall hard | SPI down 65

29 Mar 2026

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End of Day Report – Friday 27 March:

27 Mar 2026

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The ASX 200 fell only 9 points to 8516 (-0.1%) with a gain this week of 1%. Trump extended the deadline for hitting Iranian energy assets by ten days,...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 27 March: US markets slide as oil rallies again | SPI down 91

26 Mar 2026

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The S&P 500 fell on Thursday, weighed by higher oil prices, as traders followed the latest developments out of the Middle East.The broad market in...

End of Day Report – Thursday 26 March

26 Mar 2026

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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 26 March

25 Mar 2026

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End of Day Report – Wednesday 25 March

25 Mar 2026

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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 25 March

24 Mar 2026

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End of Day Report – Tuesday 24 March

24 Mar 2026

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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 24 March: US markets surge on TACO man peace moves | Oil drops 10%

23 Mar 2026

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 The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 631 points, or 1.38%, to close at 46,208.47. The S&P 500 rose 1.15%, and ended at 6,581.00, while the Na...

End of Day Report – Monday 23 March:

23 Mar 2026

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Pre-Market Report – Monday 23 March: US markets stumble again on war news - 48hrs up at 10.44am today - SPI down 156 - Oil up again - No sign of any TACOs

22 Mar 2026

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Stocks tumbled in volatile trading Friday as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran showed no sign of abating and oil prices continued their ascent. The ...

End of Day Report – Friday 20 March: ASX 200 down 69 points | Banks slid, resources found some buyers

20 Mar 2026

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The ASX 200 fell another 69 points to 8428 (0.8%) for a weekly loss of around 2.2%. Today we saw the banking sector come under a little pressure. CBA ...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 20 March: US markets stage recovery | Oil slips, gold and silver fall

19 Mar 2026

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US equity indices pared significant session losses on Thursday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended down just 0.2% while the Dow Jones declined 0.3% fo...

End of Day Report – Thursday 19 March: ASX 200 drops 1.7% to lowest level in four months | Resources crushed

19 Mar 2026

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The ASX 200 fell 143 points to 8498 (1.7%), its lowest level in four months. $265bn has now been wiped off the index since the halcyon days of Februar...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 19 March: Fed and Iran take Wall Street lower

18 Mar 2026

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End of Day Report – Wednesday 18 March: ASX 200 up 26 points | Calm returns (for now)

18 Mar 2026

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The ASX 200 rose 26 points to 8641 (0.3%) as confidence increased for an end to the war as oil prices fell slightly in Asia. A mixed session with the ...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 18 March: US markets push slightly higher | Oil up, gold steady

17 Mar 2026

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A positive night on Wall Street even though Brent oil rose 3% as the Iranian conflict drags on indefinitely. Sentiment around travel and consumer spen...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 17 March: ASX 200 up 31 points | RBA hikes as expected

17 Mar 2026

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The ASX 200 rose 31 points to 8614 (0.4%) despite the RBA raising rates as expected. The vote was close though, 5-4, a dovish hike. Banks were firm on...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 17 March: US markets rally as oil falls | Meta to cull jobs

16 Mar 2026

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Stocks rose on Monday, while oil prices pulled back as Wall Street tried to recover from another losing week, with investors monitoring the latest dev...

End of Day Report – Monday 16 March: ASX 200 drops 34 - Banks solid - Tech and resources fall again - US futures up so far.

16 Mar 2026

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The ASX 200 fell 34 points to 8583 (0.4%) as US futures stabilised and oil failed to kick despite weekend moves against Kharg Island. Banks held firm ...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 16 March: US markets slip | Kharg Island the focus as oil rises

15 Mar 2026

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US stocks finished down for the last session of the previous week. The S&P500 dropped 0.6%, the Nasdaq 0.9% and the Dow 119 points. Brent oil went...

End of Day Report – Friday 13 March: ASX 200 drops 12, down 2.8% for the week | NST crashes on guidance downgrade

13 Mar 2026

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The ASX 200 lost a mere 12 points to 8617to finish the week down 2.6%. Banks pushed higher led by NAB with the Big Bank Basket back up to $299.06 (+1....

Pre-Market Report – Friday 13 March: US Markets fall as Oil hits $100 - SPI down 24 - Gold eases - Iron ore better

12 Mar 2026

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 739.42 points, or 1.56%, closing at 46,677.85. The S&P 500 lost 1.52% and settled at 6,672.62, while the Nas...

End of Day Report – Thursday 12 March: ASX 200 drops 115 points | Oil and gas hold up, coal better

12 Mar 2026

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The ASX 200 fell 115 points to 8629 (1.3%) as oil prices spiked higher on tankers hit in the Gulf. Another $50bn in value knocked off the ASX 200. Bro...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 12 March: EIA Releases Strategic Reserve - Oil Still Rises

11 Mar 2026

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End of Day Report – Wednesday 11 March: ASX 200 jumps 51 as banks and resources charge higher | US futures positive

11 Mar 2026

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The ASX 200 rallied another 51 points in quiet trade. Jumped 17 points at the close on ETF rebalancing. Waiting for more news. Banks and resources led...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 11 March: US markets volatile but end flat as Oil whipsaws - SPI up 24 - LYC Japanese deal - Oracle results positive

10 Mar 2026

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The S&P 500 fell slightly on Tuesday in choppy trading as oil prices pulled back and traders kept an eye on the Iran war.The broad market index dr...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 10 March: ASX 200 up 94 points, off highs | Oil creeping higher

10 Mar 2026

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The ASX 200 rallied 94 points to 8693 (1.1%) well off its highs as caution crept back in. Banks were muted in the recovery with the Big Bank Basket up...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 10 March: US markets stage stunning reversal | Oil drops

09 Mar 2026

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The S&P 500 made a comeback from earlier losses on Monday after President Donald Trump said the war against Iran could be reaching its end.The bro...

End of Day Report – Monday 9 March: ASX 200 drops 252 - Well off lows - Oil off highs - US Futures down 856

09 Mar 2026

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The ASX 200 cratered another 252 points to 8599 (2.9%), as buyers stepped in as the afternoon wore on. Well off lows, but unconvincing. Oil prices in ...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 9 March: US markets drop - Oil soars - SPI down 156 - Brace again!

08 Mar 2026

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The Dow dropped 453 points, the Nasdaq fell 1.5% and the S&P 500 lost 1.3%. The VIX rose 26% to 29. European markets were down again. Bitcoin drop...

End of Day Report – Friday 6 March: ASX 200 down 89 - Off Lows - BHP slumps - US Futures Positive - Jobs tonight

06 Mar 2026

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The ASX 200 smashed lower from the start. Red lights out and down we went. At the chequered flag, the index was down 89 points to 8851 (1.0%). Off low...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 6 March: US markets fall but off lows | Commodities under pressure

05 Mar 2026

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Stocks resumed their decline Thursday after a one-day respite as concerns over the Iran war flared up again with U.S. crude topping $80 per barrel.The...

End of Day Report – Thursday 5 March: ASX 200 jumps 39, Korea up 11% | Banks and tech rally

05 Mar 2026

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The ASX 200 limped around most of the day closing up 39 points to 8940 (0.4%) with a conviction less rally. Banks found their feet with CBA up 0.4% an...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 5 March: US markets bounce with no conviction - SPI up 95 - Gold recovers slightly - Trade numbers later

04 Mar 2026

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Stocks rose on Wednesday, building on the momentum seen late in the previous session, as the surge in oil prices pulled back following developments in...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 4 March: ASX 200 drops 176 with banks and resources sold down | Tech holds up

04 Mar 2026

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Day 5 - The ASX 200 fell another 176 points to 8901 (1.9%) as resources and banks came under pressure. Asian regional markets went into full panic mod...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 4 March: US markets recover slightly on shipping guarantee | Resources pounded

03 Mar 2026

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 403.51 points, or 0.83%, and ended at 48,501.27. The S&P 500 slipped 0.94% to close at 6,816.63, while the N...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 3 March: ASX 200 drops 124 as Middle East turns uglier | Banks hold steady

03 Mar 2026

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The ASX 200 fell 124 points to 9077 (1.3%) as events in the Middle East started to catch up. Comments from Michele Bullock on rate rises didn’t help...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 3 March: US markets shrug off Iranian war | Gold takes a break

02 Mar 2026

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US equities were mostly higher in Monday trading, ending a bit off best levels. Big tech was mostly higher with NVDA the upside standout. Other outper...

End of Day Report – Monday 2 March: ASX 200 shrugs off war | Tech falls, resources rally

02 Mar 2026

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An interesting day as the ASX 200 closed up 2 points at 9201. A good fight back from early losses as we await the day’s action in Iran. The playbook...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 2 March: US futures will be key | War to take centre stage

01 Mar 2026

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The Nasdaq finished down 0.9% on Friday night. The S&P 500 0.4%. The Dow lost 521 points. The VIX rose 6.9%. Bitcoin fell back another 2%. Financi...

End of Day Report – Friday 27 February: ASX 200 up 1.3% for the week

27 Feb 2026

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Pre-Market Report – Friday 27 February: US markets mixed, Nvidia falls hard | Last day of results

26 Feb 2026

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End of Day Report – Thursday 26 February: ASX 200 up 47 - New Record - Tech jumps - BHP shines - Results in focus.

26 Feb 2026

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Another day, another record high as the ASX 200 rose 47 points to 9174 (0.5%). Banks missed the memo today, the Big Bank Basket fell to $309.01 (-0.5%...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 26 February: US markets push ahead | Nvidia beats on results

25 Feb 2026

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U.S. equities rose on Wednesday, supported by Nvidia and Oracle, as stocks built on the gains from the prior trading day.The S&P 500 added 0.81% a...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 25 February: ASX 200 charges 106 points ahead | Resources and tech lead the charge

25 Feb 2026

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The ASX 200 rose 106 points to 9128 (1.2%). Banks were slightly higher with WBC up % and the Big Bank Basket rose to $310.41 (0.5%). MQG had an anaemi...