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Pre-Market Report – Friday 28 June: Last Trading Day of Financial Year
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX to rise. SPI Futures up 26 points (+0.34%). Wall Street edged higher overnight following a choppy trading session amid mixed economic data ahead o...
End of Day Report – Thursday 27 June: The ASX 200 has finished the day down 23 points (-0.3%)
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 has finished the day down 23 points (-0.3%) to 7760, staging an impressive 106-point turnaround. The recent CPI induced spike in bond yiel...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 27 June: ASX to drop. SPI Futures down 85 points (-1.09%).
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US equities closed broadly higher overnight following a choppy day of trade. The Dow edged up 16 points (+0.04%). Up 72 points at best. Down 203 point...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 26 June: ASX 200 tumbled 56 points, giving back some of yesterday’s gains 📉
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 tumbled 56 points to 7783 (-0.7%), giving back some of yesterday’s gains following hotter-than-expected inflation data. Inflation rose 4.0% ...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 26 June: ASX to fall. SPI Futures down 29 points (-0.37%).
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another floppy start.. US equities ended mixed overnight. The NASDAQ rallied 1.26%, buoyed by gains in chip stocks and Nvidia, up 6.8% bouncing back f...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 25 June: ASX bouncing back, finishing up 105 points.
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX200 has finished the day up 105 points (1.36%), bouncing back strongly from yesterday’s sell-off. The Energy sector went from worst to best f...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 25 June: ASX to rise. SPI Futures up 36 points (+0.47%).
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street ended mixed overnight, losing traction after Nvidia fell 6.7% extending a three-day rout raising speculation that the AI rally powering th...
End of Day Report – Monday 24 June: The ASX 200 has closed down 62 points (-0.8%) to 7734.
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 has closed down 62 points (-0.8%) to 7734. The morning sell-off in Energy, Health Care, Consumer Discretionary and Commodities accelerated...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 24 June: ASX set to fall. SPI futures down 16 points.
23 Jun 2024
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End of Day Report – Friday 21 June: ASX200 finishes the week up 72 points.
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX200 has finished the day up 27 points (0.34%) and up 72 points for the week. Utilities and Energy were the best two performing sectors on the b...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 21 June: ASX set for a small rise. SPI futures up 6 points.
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street ended mostly mixed overnight. The Dow Jones outperformed, advancing 300 points (+0.77%). Up 398 points at best. Down 56 points at worst. T...
End of Day Report – Thursday 20 June: A flat day for the ASX200.
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 has finished flat to 7769, slightly better than futures were suggesting. A quiet session that lacked direction, following a similarly quie...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 20 June: Australian shares to fall at the opening bell, with SPI Futures down 21 points.
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US markets closed overnight for Juneteenth National Independence Day. Australian shares to fall at the opening bell, with SPI Futures down 21 points. ...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 19 June: Big bank basket down 0.5% to $219.36.
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian market has finished the day down 8 points (-0.11%) to 7770. Energy was the standout performer on the back of another strong gain in the...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 19 June: ASX to edge lower. SPI Futures down 8 points (-0.10%).
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street ended higher overnight following softer-than-expected US retail sales data. The S&P 500 recorded its 31st record high of the year, gai...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 18 June: ASX 200 has finished the day up 78 points (1%) closing near the high.
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 has finished the day up 78 points (1%) to 7778, closing near the high. The RBA’s decision to hold rates passing unnoticed by the market....
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 18 June: ASX to rise. SPI Futures up 29 points (+0.38%).
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US equities kicked off the week on a positive note. The S&P 500 rose 0.77%, hitting its 30th record high this year. The NASDAQ advanced 0.95%, mar...
End of Day Report – Monday 17 June
17 Jun 2024
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 17 June
16 Jun 2024
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End of Day Report – Friday 14 June
14 Jun 2024
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 14 June
13 Jun 2024
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End of Day Report – Thursday 13 June: ASX 200 Rises to 7750 | Resources Under Pressure
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 limped to a 34-point rise to 7750 (+0.4%), following the US higher without great enthusiasm. Jobs numbers this morning point to no reason for ...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 13 June: SPI up 52 as Fed Delivers Good News on Rates
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street ended mixed overnight. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ both posted record closing highs for a third consecutive session, gaining 0.85% and 1.53...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 12 June: ASX 200 Drops 40 Ahead of US CPI and Fed
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 lost another 40points to 7716 (0.5%) ahead of Fed meeting and US CPI. Once again, resources were the biggest culprits as iron ore remains un...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 12 June: Resources Fall | Waiting for Fed
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose to fresh closing records on Tuesday, led upward by Apple. The 30-stock Dow Jones Industrial Average lost...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 11 June: Resources Mauled | Down Ahead of Fed
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fell 105 points to 7753 (-1.3%) as banks pulled back from record highs and resources came under pressure on commodity price drops on US data. ...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 11 June: SPI to Play Catch up | Resources Under Pressure
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at fresh records as Nvidia lifted tech stocks and investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s intere...
End of Day Report – Friday 7 June: Solid Week | CBA Hits New Record
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 pushed 38 points higher to 7860 (+0.5%) for a third day of gains. Up 2.1% this week. Today resources took up the running, the Three Amigos of ...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 7 June
06 Jun 2024
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End of Day Report – Thursday 6 June: CBA Hits Records | ECB Awaits
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 pushes another 53 points higher to 7822 (+0.7%), with banks leading us ever higher. CBA hitting records up 1.1% as they started making Ai chip...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 6 June: S&P 500 Hits Another Record
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 jumped 1.18% to close at 5,354.03. The index also touched a new intraday all-time high of 5,354.16. The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.96% ...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 5 June: Banks Fire, Resources Fail To Launch
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rallies 32 points to 7769 (+0.4%) as rate-sensitive and defensives seize the day. Banks pushing onwards and upwards, CBA up 0.8% with the Big ...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 5 June: Commodities Under Attack
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stocks in the US finished slightly higher on Tuesday, as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq added 0.1% each, while the Dow rose 140 points. Investors were...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 4 June: Quiet Day | Banks Hitting Records
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 slips 24points to 7737 (+0.3%) in lacklustre trade. Banks held up after good gains yesterday, the Big Bank Basket at $212.35 (+0.6%). Insurers...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 4 June: Iron Ore off 4% in Asia | Quiet, Too Quiet
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street closed mixed in a choppy trading session amid soft manufacturing data, and a glitch on the NYSE caused trading halts in dozens of equities...
End of Day Report – Monday 3 June: Banks Leading the Charge to 7800
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 jumps 59 points to 7761(0.8%) as US gives a positive start to the week. Banks as usual leading the charge higher, the Big Bank Basket up to $2...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 3 June: SPI up 38, Dow up 575
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street closed mixed following PCE results. The Dow Jones jumped 575 points (+1.51%), registering its biggest daily percentage gain since Nov-23. ...
End of Day Report – Friday 31 May: Defensives and Energy the Best Performers
31 May 2024
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 31 May: SPI Rallies 50 | Commodities Under Pressure
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 330.06 points, or 0.86%, to 38,111.48. The S&P 500 lost 0.6% to close at 5,235.48. The Nasdaq Composite dipp...
End of Day Report – Thursday 30 May: BHP Stumbles as Iron Ore Falls | Banks Steady
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 drops another 37 points to 7629 (-0.5%) after a bounce off the 7600 support level. Bank held firm with small losses in CBA and NAB. The Big Ba...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 30 May: SPI Down 52 | BHP Pulls Anglo Bid
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 411.32 points, or 1.06%, to 38,441.54. The S&P 500 dipped 0.74% to 5,266.95, marking its first negative sess...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 29 May: CPI Kills Rate Cut Hope | BHP Wants Extension
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fell another 101 points to 7666 (-1.3%) in lacklustre trade compounded by nasty CPI number that put rate rises back on the cards. Banks were s...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 29 May: Nvidia Hits Record | CPI Today
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street ended mixed overnight in an uneventful day of trading. The NASDAQ closed above 17,000 for the first time ever, up 0.59% supported by gains...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 28 May: Quiet Drift Lower | PWR Falls
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 drifts 22 points lower to 7767 (-0.3%). A quiet session with some of Monday's exuberance fading. Banks were steady, with the Big Bank Bas...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 28 May: Quiet Day Ahead | Retail Sales This Morning
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US and UK markets closed for holidays.ASX to edger higher. SPI Futures up 6 points (+0.08%).Currencies – AUD +0.03%, USD Index -0.12%, Euro +0.01%, ...
End of Day Report – Monday 27 May: Banks Push Higher, BHP Better
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rose 61 points to 7788 (0.8%). Solid bounce off 7700 support on low volume and volatility. Banks led the market rally, the Big Bank Basket u...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 27 May: Bounce Expected | US Holiday
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St bounced back from Thursday losses with a strong session overnight. The Dow Jones finished flat while the S&P 500 and NASDAQ gained 0.7% an...
End of Day Report – Friday 24 May: ASX 200 Down - Banks and Industrials To Blame
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 falls another 84 points to 7728 as US markets and commodities weigh. Down 1% for the week. No recovery from lows either, although it tri...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 24 May: Boeing Hurts Dow, Nvidia Helps NASDAQ
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. stocks ended Thursday’s trading session in the red. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 605.78 points, or 1.53%, marking its worst day of...
End of Day Report – Thursday 23 May: BHP Tumbles | Defensives Find Friends
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 falls 36 points to 7812 (0.5%) off the session lows as defensives rallied hard. NASDAQ futures improved helped by Nvidia results a posit...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 23 May: BHP Bids Again | Nvidia up After Hours
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. stocks ended Wednesday’s session in the red. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell around 202 points, or 0.5%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Compo...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 22 May: Waiting for BHP and Nvidia | APE Fails Rego!
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fell 4 points today to 7848 as we await Nvidia results in US. Mixed session all round. Banks were slightly higher with ANZ up 1.1% and the Big...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 22 May: S&P 500 and NASDAQ Hit Fresh Record Highs
21 May 2024
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 21 May: ASX 200 Holds Onto Yesterday’s Gains
21 May 2024
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 21 May: Tech Stocks Advance Ahead of Nvidia Results
20 May 2024
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 20 May: Dow Jones Hits 40k
19 May 2024
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End of Day Report – Friday 17 May: Banks and Industrials Falter
17 May 2024
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ASX 200 fell 67 points to 7814 (-0.9%) as broad-based losses after a huge run yesterday. Index up 0.84% this week. Banks eased back despite an 8.2% ru...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 17 May: After the Fire Comes the Rain | SPI Down 44
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed slightly lower Thursday after briefly jumping above 40,000 for the first time. At its high of the day, the blu...
End of Day Report – Thursday 16 May: Cracking Day on Jobs Data | Banks Hit Records
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 jumped 128 points (+1.7%) to 7881 as good US CPI and better-than-expected local jobs data created a tsunami of buying in large caps. Big banks...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 16 May: US CPI Softer-Than-Expected
15 May 2024
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 15 May: Retail Winners From Budget | US CPI Awaits
15 May 2024
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ASX 200 finishes up 27 points to 7754 (+0.4%), basking in a warm post-budget glow. The main driver of the advance was retail stocks and BHP, which was...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 15 May: Budget Fall Out | Winners in Retail and Mining
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street ended higher overnight, near best levels in another lower volume trading session leading into CPI results tomorrow. Markets shrugged off a...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 14 May: Quiet Trade Ahead of US PPI and CPI
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 closed down 23 points at 7727 (0.3%). Sloppy quiet markets across the board with banks down modestly. The Big Bank Basket unchanged at $207.93...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 14 May: BHP Gets Rejected Again | Budget in Focus
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 30-stock Dow posted its first losing session in nine at the end of Monday’s regular trading session, snapping what had been its longest daily wi...
End of Day Report – Monday 13 May: Waiting... Late Bank Push Helps
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rose 1 point to 7750 in quiet pre-budget trade. Narrow trading range with banks weaker as ANZ and MQG went Ex Dividend. The Big Bank Basket up...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 13 May: Quiet Day Ahead | Budget in Focus Tomorrow
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street closed narrowly mixed after fresh data showed consumer sentiment fell to a six-month low and short-term inflation expectations picked up. ...
End of Day Report – Friday 10 May: Banks and Gold Miners Rally | ASX 200 up 1.6% This Week
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 finished up 27 points at 7749 (+0.4%) for a 1.6% rise this week. Bargain hunting from oversold levels in the banks and industrials after the r...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 10 May: Dow up 7 Days Straight | Gold Jumps
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dow jumped 331.37 points, or 0.85%, to close at 39,387.76 and notch its longest win streak since a nine-day run in December. The S&P 500 added 0.5...
End of Day Report – Thursday 9 May: Banks and Retail Tumble on Weaker Numbers
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 retreats significantly as bank weakness, retail woes and commodity issues pushed us down 83 points to 7722 (1.1%). CBA fell 2.2% on quarterly ...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 9 May: CBA Quarterly | Trading Updates From Retailers
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US equities finished mixed overnight in another low-volume trading session. The Dow extended its winning streak to six days, the longest since Decembe...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 8 May: Quiet Day Consolidating | Banks Stay Strong
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 trades quietly up 11 points at 7805 (+0.1%) after a great day yesterday. Banks stalled close to record highs, NAB fell 0.5%, with ANZ up 1.2% ...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 8 May: Conference Updates Continue | QIP Gets a Bid
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks closed edged higher overnight, just finishing above the flatline in a fairly uneventful day of trade. The Dow rose 32 points (+0.08%), risin...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 7 May: ANZ $2bn Buyback | NAB Goes Ex-dividend
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 charges 111 points ahead to 7793 (1.4%). Banks leading the charge higher as ANZ reports and announces a $2bn buyback and NAB goes ex-dividend ...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 7 May: ANZ Results | RBA - No Change Expected
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 176.59 points, or 0.46%, to close at 38,852.27. It was the fourth consecutive winning session for the 30-stoc...
End of Day Report – Monday 6 May: WBC Cheers Ahead of RBA
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 puts on another 53 points to 7682 (0.7%). Banks firing up with the Big Bank Basket up to $207.14 (+1.3%) with WBC up 2.7% reporting in line an...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 6 May: WBC Special Dividend and $1bn Buyback
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow Jones was up 450 points, the S&P 500 +1.26% and the NASDAQ +1.99%. For the week the Dow Jones was up 1.14%, the NASDAQ up 1.43% and the S&...
End of Day Report – Friday 3 May: MQG Disappoints | US Jobs in Focus Tonight
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 kicks another 42 points higher to 7629 to finish the week up around 0.6%. Banks were better again post NAB with the Big Bank Basket up to $204...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 3 May: An Apple a Day Keeps the Bears at Bay
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stocks finished higher Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 322.37 points, or 0.85%, to close at 38,225.66. The S&P 500 gained 0.91% t...
End of Day Report – Thursday 2 May: NAB Buyback | WOW Down Down, Prices Are Down
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rallies 17 points to 7587 (0.2%) as banks take heart from NAB result and new buy back. NAB up 1.5% and the Big Bank Basket up to $203.54 (+1.0...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 2 May: Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged | NAB and WOW in Focus
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street closed mixed overnight after the Fed held rates unchanged, as expected. The policy statement was largely unchanged but noted a lack of pro...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 1 May: ASX Follows US Down Ahead of Fed
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 falls another 94 points to 7588 (-1.2%) as US markets fall ahead of FOMC meeting results. Banks eased with results in focus, NAB flat with the...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 1 May: US Drop on Fed Concerns | WOW Sells EDV Stake
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 dropped 1.57% to close at 5,035.69 The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 570.17 points, or 1.49% to finish the session at 37,815.92. T...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 30 April: Busy Week Ahead | Consumer Discretionary Stocks the Best
30 Apr 2024
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End of Day Report – Monday 29 April: Real Estate and Tech the Star Performers
29 Apr 2024
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 29 April: BHP Considering Improved Proposal
28 Apr 2024
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End of Day Report – Friday 26 April: BHP Takeover Bid Rejected
26 Apr 2024
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 26 April: US Results Dominate | BHP Bids for Anglo
25 Apr 2024
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 375.12 points, or 0.98%, to close at 38,085.80, weighed down by steep declines in Caterpillar and IBM. The S&...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 24 April: CPI Snuffs Out Rally, Gold Shines
24 Apr 2024
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ASX 200 fell 1 point to 7683 (-0.01%) after a CPI gut punch stole the momentum. Inflation is once again higher than expected, and insurance costs and ...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 24 April: US Markets Rally Hard | Tesla Hits the Spot
23 Apr 2024
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Wall Street ended higher overnight, near best levels, building on the positive momentum from yesterday's session as gains in mega-cap tech stocks...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 23 April: Solid Bounce, Waiting for US Techs
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 has risen 34 points to 7684 (+0.5%) as the market waits for US earnings. Banks leading the charge higher with the Big Bank Basket up to $202.8...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 23 April: Tensions Ease, Tech Rallies
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 253.58 points, or 0.67%, to close at 38,239.98. The S&P 500 traded 0.87% higher to finish the session at ...
End of Day Report – Monday 22 April: Banks and Industrials Lead the Charge
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rallies 82 points to close at 7649 (1.1%) a long way from the high of the day at 7679. Euphoria gave way to some pre-tech result nerves. No ne...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 22 April: Tensions Ease, Commodities Rise
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street finished mostly lower overnight following a sharp sell-off of mega-cap tech stocks. Gains by American Express +6.22%, kept the Dow in the ...
End of Day Report – Friday 19 April: Bears Romp on Limited Israeli Strikes on Iran
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 drops 75 points to 7568 (-1.0%). Anyone would think there was a war on. Down 2.8% for the week, News filtered through during the morning of an...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 19 April: Raise Rates! Netflix and Chill
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 lost 0.22% to 5,011.12, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.52% to 15,601.50. The Dow Jones added 22.07 points, or 0.06%, to finish a...
End of Day Report – Thursday 18 April: Jobs Data Fails to Move the Dial
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rose 37 points to 7639 (+0.5%) off highs but bounces off 7600. Jobs data fails to stir. Good news for Iron ore miners with BHP production numb...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 18 April: US Down but Commodities Higher
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 dropped for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, as Nvidia and other struggling technology names put downward pressure on the ma...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 17 April: Gold Shares Finally Perk Up
17 Apr 2024
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ASX 200 closes down 7 to 7606 (-0.1%) in an anaemic bounce snuffed out at the close despite better US futures. Nerves surrounding Israel continue. Ban...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 17 April: US Markets Hold Despite Powell’s Comments
16 Apr 2024
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Wall Street closed mixed overnight in choppy trading as the market weighed the latest round of quarterly reports and Powell's comments which drov...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 16 April: Nice Day for a Red Wedding
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 falls hard by 140 points to 7613 (-1.8%) on Middle East tensions, US sell-off and Chinese data. Banks got sliced and diced, with CBA down 2.1%...