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End of Day Report – Monday 22 June: ASX 200 falls 13 - Convictionless day - WTC trashed on AFP news - Gold rallies - Banks solid.
22 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 slipped 13 points to 8816 (0.1%) in a quiet day of trade, oscillating between small gains and small losses. Banks remained solid, with CBA...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 22 June: US Markets closed - Futures down slightly - Oil up - SPI down 16 - Cautious start to the week.
21 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US Markets closed - European markets easeConfusion in the Middle East - Is the Strait open or closed?SPI down 16 - Metals off in London Trade.Marcus T...
End of Day Report – Friday 19 June: ASX 200 drops 82 - BHP down 5.6% on Jansen - CSL jumps 7.6% - Index up 25 for the week- US markets closed
19 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 was on shaky ground falling 82 pts to 8829 (0.9%), with BHP the major culprit after announcing changes to payments and a blowout in capex ...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 19 June: US markets push higher ahead of long weekend - SPI down 51 - Gold down - BHP Jansen blowout
18 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. stocks rose on Thursday, staging a comeback after the Federal Reserve indicated the possibility of a rate hike this year — a move that sparked ...
End of Day Report – Thursday 18 June: ASX 200 drops 55 - Banks and Big Miners under pressure - Oil off 2.5% US Futures up.
18 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 closed down 55 points at 8911 (0.6%), with the banks coming under some pressure and resources also slipping. CBA dropped 0.9%, WBC dropped...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 18 June: US Markets fall on Fed Day - Yikes! -Hikes! Yields rise - Gold slips SPI down 64
17 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US stock closed lower after the Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged and signaled the possibility of rate hikes this year. The S&P 500 fe...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 17 June:ASX 200 pushes 49pts higher as optimism continues - Banks ok - BHP ok - KAR crashes - Gold steady.
17 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rallied another 49 points to 8966 as optimism continues on Fed and war outcomes. After a slow start, and despite iron ore falling, BHP man...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 17 June: US Markets mixed - SpaceX up nearly 5% - SPI down 31 - Fed in focus
16 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US equities closed mixed on Tuesday amid a pullback in AI-related stocks. The S&P 500 lost 0.6%, while the Nasdaq was down 1.2%. Investors took pr...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 16 June: ASX 200 closes up 4 - Banks make comeback - RBA on hold - Gold miners better - Tech flops again - US markets not doing much.
16 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 staged a remarkable comeback (again) to finish up 4 points at 8,918 after falling nearly 100 points in early trade. Banks were under press...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 16 June: US Markets kick higher - SpaceX up another 20% - SPI down 98 - Oil drops - Gold up
15 Jun 2026
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End of Day Report – Monday 15 June: ASX Up 3.3% in Two Sessions -
15 Jun 2026
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 15 June: ASX Set to Rise on Peace Deal News -
14 Jun 2026
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End of Day Report – Friday 12 June: ASX up 2%. Best session since April -
12 Jun 2026
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 12 June: US markets jump on peace deal (?) - Oil slumps - SPI up 146 - Yields drop
11 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks closed sharply higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 rising 1.8%, the Nasdaq gaining 2.5%, and the Dow Jones climbing 930 points. Investo...
End of Day Report – Thursday 11 June: ASX 200 stages come back - Down only 20 - Resources stabilise - Banks smacked - CSL better - ECB and SpaceX
11 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 staged a remarkable comeback to finish down only 20 points at 8633 (-0.2%) after falling nearly 100 points in early trade. A stronger US f...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 11 June: US Markets stumble again - Missiles fly - SPI down 65 - Resources to get hit again - Gold down - Oil up
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. equities fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump signaled that negotiations with Iran were taking “too long” and threatened more actio...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 10 June: ASX 200 closes up 49 in volatile day - Industrials, healthcare and defensives push higher - Gold miners tumble - Lithium depressed
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 showed solid gains to finish up 49 points at 8,653. Once again, it was the tale of two cities, with the best of times and the worst of tim...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 10 June: US markets volatile and mixed - Oil falls - Gold falls - SPI up 13
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed 0.25% and 1% lower respectively on Tuesday despite a retreat in oil prices, as the recent rebound in semiconductor s...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 9 June: ASX 200 rallies back hard to close down 21 - Healthcare - Industrials - REITs all better - Resources suffer - US Futures positive.
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 closed down 21 points at 8604 (0.2%), well off its lows for the day, with most sectors rallying throughout the session and the banking sec...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 9 June: US Markets recover a little - SPI up 23 (down 92 over two days) - Commodities under siege - AUD drops
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were higher on Monday as chip stocks rebounded from Friday’s rout, and President Donald Trump tried to maintain...
End of Day Report – Friday 5 June: ASX 200 drops 61 - Down 1.2% for the week - Banks and Miners struggle - Healthcare soars - US futures ease - NFP tonight
05 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 finished the week on a sour note as the index fell 61 points to 8621 (-0.7%), ending the week down 1.2%. Banks were ugly today after Morga...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 5 June: Wall St Buys the Dip
04 Jun 2026
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End of Day Report – Thursday 4 June: ASX 200 drops 100 - Resources smacked - Banks fall - US Futures mixed - Gold up
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell 100 points to close at 8686 _1.1%), with losses across the board. Banks held up better, with CBA down 0.6%, and WBC the worst of the ...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 4 June: US markets fall after nine day rally - SPI down 75 - Resources under pressure - Oil up - Gold down
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stocks fell on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 snapping a nine-day win streak, as oil prices and Treasury yields moved higher amid worries the U.S.-Ir...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 3 June: ASX 200 jumps 61 - Off highs - GDP light on - BHP hits another record - Tech falls - Uranium soars.
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 jumped 61 points after a slow start to 8756, with GDP coming in a little light, giving the RBA room to hold rates. Banks rebounded, with C...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 3 June: US slightly higher - SPI up 38 - Copper in focus - MP1 raise - Tech sector may stumble - Gold firm - Bitcoin crashes
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 ticked up to a record close after reaching a new all-time high on Tuesday as traders monitored the latest U.S.-Iran developments as we...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 2 June: ASX 200 fights back from 100 down to close down 5 - BHP hits new record - Tech booms.
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rallied hard off lows to close down 5 pts at 8724 (0.1%). CBA turned around, recovering well, the Big Bank Basket closed at $269.61 (- 0.8...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 2 June: US markets push ahead - Oil up - SPI down 36 - Gold Down - Oil bounces hard
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 rose on Monday, even as oil prices advanced, with Nvidia leading technology higher following the launch of a new chip for PCs.The broa...
End of Day Report – Monday 1 June: ASX 200 slips 2pts - Tech stars - Healthcare and banks slide - Oil up 2.6% - Resources mixed.
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 consolidated Friday’s gains with a loss of 2 point to 8729. Tech stocks were the star attraction, with REA up 1.5%, WTC up 8.7% and XRO ...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 1 June: US markets push higher - SPI down 33 - Quiet day ahead - No peace news
31 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SPI Futures down 13 points. ASX set to open slightly lower.The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both closed at fresh record highs. The S&P 500 was up 0.22%,...
End of Day Report – Friday 29 May: ASX 200 up 139, 0.9% for the week | CBA drags banks higher
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 jumped 139 points to close the week at 8732 (+1.6%) on a very firm note as hopes built that there will be some resolution, or at least an ...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 29 May: US markets hit more records - Peace deal?- SPI up 52 - Gold up - Oil down
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at records on Thursday as tech resumed its leadership, and traders weighed a reported agreement between U....
End of Day Report – Thursday 28 May: ASX 200 drops 125 pts - Banks and Gold on the nose - Oil jumps 3%
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 took a dive today, down another 125pts at 8593 (1.4%), as the peace deal in the Gulf is starting to slide away. Banks and gold bore the br...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 28 May: US Markets mixed - Dow hits record - Chips take a bfeather - Oil down 5% - SPI down 38 - Gold slips
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to a new record on Wednesday as oil prices retreated, while the S&P 500 eked out a tiny gain, with chip stoc...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 27 May: ASX 200 surges 60 points on CPI beating forecasts - Oil down - US Futures up a tad - NUF jumps
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 started slowly with early losses, but after a benign and better-than-expected CPI read, the bulls were back. The ASX 200 closed up 60 poin...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 27 May: US markets head higher | S&P 500 at new record
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 gained 0.6% on Tuesday and the Nasdaq climbed 1.2% to fresh record highs while the Dow Jones finished 118 points lower as investors re...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 26 May: ASX 200 falls 34 points | Gold slips, oil rises
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 eased back 34 points today to 8658 (0.4%) in a quiet session, with US and UK markets closed last night. The banking sector was modestly lo...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 26 May: US UK markets Closed - SPI up 24 - Oil stays down - US Futures up 400
25 May 2026
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End of Day Report – Monday 25 May: ASX 200 up 35 points | Gold jumps, oil and gas fall
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 kicked off the week up 35 points to 8692 (0.4%) as optimism on a peace deal washed through. Some scepticism remains, so it was a cautious ...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 25 May: US markets push higher | Peace deal in sight
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St ended a positive week on a steady note, with the S&P 500 finishing up 0.37% to close at 7,473, capping off an eighth straight weekly gain ...
End of Day Report – Friday 22 May: ASX 200 rises 35, up 27 for the week | Tech slips
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rallied another 35 points to 8657 (0.4%) ahead of a US long weekend. Up 27 pts for the week. Banks pushed ahead, led by CBA up 0.9 %, and ...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 22 May: US markets drift higher | Nvidia down 1.8%
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks finished higher on Thursday after a volatile trading session, as renewed hopes for a potential US-Iran agreement to end the conflict pushed ...
End of Day Report – Thursday 21 May: ASX 200 jumps 125 points | Strong lead and jobs help
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 bounced back 125 points to 8,622 (1.5%) as the roller coaster continued this week. News from the White House on peace progress was the kic...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 21 May: US markets rally on peace hopes | Yields and oil drop
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SPI Futures up 104 points. ASX to open higher. US Futures lower on Nvidia.Wall St bounced sharply as oil fell and bond yields retreated from multi-yea...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 20 May: ASX 200 smacked 110 pts again - Resources under pressure - WJL drops - TUA falls hard again - US futures calm ahead of Nvidia.
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 gave up yesterday's gain and more, dropping another 108 points to 8,497 (1.3%) as the rout continues. Resources bore the brunt of the...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 20 May: US markets retreat as bond yields head higher | SPI down 39
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US equities extended their decline on Tuesday as a continued selloff in US Treasuries, driven by inflation concerns tied to the war in the Middle East...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 19 May: ASX 200 jumps 99 | Banks lead rebound, CSL better too
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 bounced back 99 points today to 8605 (1.2%) as banks led the recovery. CBA gained % with the Big Bank Basket up to $271.83 (=1.5%%). NAB t...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 19 May: US markets volatile | Trump delays attack
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 fell on Monday, bogged down by declines in technology, as traders monitored oil prices and bond yields while ...
End of Day Report – Monday 18 May: ASX 200 sinks 126 as bond yields rise and commodities fall
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell 126 points to 8,505 (-1.5%) today in a dismal start to the week. Thankfully, the banking sector held up relatively well, with CBA pos...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 18 May: US markets slip | SPI drops 38
17 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stocks fell sharply on Friday as investors grew increasingly concerned about the impact of the prolonged conflict with Iran, particularly the risk tha...
End of Day Report – Friday 15 May: ASX 200 falls 10 points | Banks bounce, resources sink
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 eased back another 10 points to 8631 (0.1%), capping off a miserable week at the index level. The index fell 1.3% this Budget week, mainly...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 15 May: US markets hit new records on AI boom | Gold eases, banks to rebound
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stocks were higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average retaking 50,000 after strong earnings from Cisco Systems and following a key mee...
End of Day Report – Thursday 14 May: Budget aftershock
14 May 2026
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 14 May: US markets mixed | Trump in Beijing
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US equities were mixed, with tech outperforming losses in broader sectors as faster inflation weighed against the ongoing AI rally. The S&P 500 an...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 13 May: ASX 200 drops 40 points | CBA drops 10.4%
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell another 40 points to 8630 (0.5%) as the banks came under intense pressure following the budget last night. Adding to the bank woes wa...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 13 May: US markets slip a little | Chips fall, oil up
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks cut losses in the last three hours of trading, with the S&P 500 closing 0.2% lower, the Dow remaining near the flat line, and the Nasdaq...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 12 May: ASX 200 drops 31 points | Industrials, banks, healthcare fall
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell 31 points to 8671 (0.4%), as once again we saw selling in the banking sector weigh on the market. The Big Bank Basket fell to $280....
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 12 May: US markets slightly better | Budget in focus
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks rose on Monday, rebounding from a subdued start to the session, as the S&P 500 added 0.2% and the Nasdaq gained 0.1% to reach fresh reco...
End of Day Report – Monday 11 May: ASX 200 fell 43 to 8702 - CSL drops 16% on write downs - OML new bid - ANZ XD - Budget looms
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 dropped 43 points to 8702 (0.5%) as CSL shocked investors again, with a huge write-off and a downgrade to guidance. CSL accounted for most...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 11 May: US markets push a little higher | SPI down 42
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The US markets just keep on keeping on. The S&P 500 ended up 0.84% at 7,398 and the Nasdaq gained 1.71% to 26,247, both hitting record highs. The ...
End of Day Report – Friday 8 May: ASX 200 falls 1.5% as banks smacked - Up 14 pts for the week - NFP tonight
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 we dropped 134 points to 8744 (-1.5%) today as the banking sector came under extreme pressure. We saw CBA down 1.9%, WBC down 4.8% ex-divi...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 8 May: US markets ease ahead of NFP | SPI down 152
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...