Market Updates

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 28th January - S&P 500 hits new record - Dow drops on health insurers - USD falls - Gold up SPI up 38

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another positive session for the US stock market with the S&P500 trading to a record high of 6988 points. That’s the fifth straight day of gains...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 27 January: ASX 200 rises 82 points | BHP back to #1, gold miners steady

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 kicked another 82 points higher to 8942 as BHP roared back into #1 spot on the ASX. Up 2.6% today.  Fair to say resources were a little mixed...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 27th January - US Markets push ahead - Gold and silver jump - SPI up 37 - Quarterlies in focus.

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 rose on Monday as traders monitored political developments and braced for a big week of key earnings reports as well as the latest Fed...

End of Day Report – Friday 23 January: ASX 200 up 11 points | Gold miners soar on record bullion

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 limped into the Australia Day weekend rising a modest 11 pts to 8860. Down around 44 points for the week. But what a ride! A reverse of ye...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 23rd January - US markets continue to recover - Russell 2000 hits record - Gold hits record - SPI down 8

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was a positive night for US stocks with geopolitical risk continuing to moderate. The S&P500 rose 0.5% and the Nasdaq 0.9%. The VIX fell back t...

End of Day Report – Thursday 22 January: ASX 200 rallies 66 despite jobs number | Gold drops, banks run

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 rallied 66 points to 8849 (0.8%) on Greenland relief despite firmer than expected jobs data putting a Feb rate rise on the table. The reve...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 22 January: Trump blinks | US markets rally, SPI up 47

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There was a relief rally in the US markets overnight after Donald Trump moderated his rhetoric against the EU over Greenland and withdrew his tariffs ...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 21 January: ASX 200 down 33 | Resources run hard, banks drop hard

21 Jan 2026

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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 21 January: US markets stumble on Greenland and JGBs | Gold and silver hit records

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was a difficult night for US stocks with the SP500 down 2% and the Nasdaq down 2.4%. The VIX index hit 20, a 26% rise and gold topped US$4700. Pres...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 20 January: ASX 200 drops 59 on Greenland issues | BHP falls 2%

20 Jan 2026

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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 20 January: US markets closed | Europe falls on Greenland worries

19 Jan 2026

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End of Day Report – Monday 19 January: ASX 200 falls 29 points | US markets closed tonight

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 slipped 29 points lower to 8875 today on worries over Trump’s move on Greenland. US futures turned lower, US physical markets closed tonight...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 19 January: US markets drift lower | Greenland an issue

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wall St ran out of steam on Friday night. Losing an opening gain to finish flat as Trump hinted at a new, potentially more Hawkish Fed president. SP50...

End of Day Report – Friday 16 January: ASX 200 up 42, 2.1% this week | Banks lead today

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 had another good day up 42 points to 8904 to a 10-weeek high. For the week we are up around 2.1%. Technology saw buyers return after a period ...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 16 January: US markets rally | Chip stocks rise, TSMC up over 4%

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A cracking result and profit beat from AI bellwether stock TSMC overnight sent a buzz of confidence back through the US market, especially around the ...

End of Day Report – Thursday 15 January: ASX 200 up 41 | BHP heads higher, banks find friends

15 Jan 2026

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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 15th January US Rotation continues - Sell Tech Buy Small Caps - Gold and silver soar - SPI up 24

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 dropped 0.53% and closed at 6,926.60. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 42.36 points, or 0.09%, and ended at 49,149.63. The Nasdaq...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 14th January - Energy and Resources Up, Banks Down -

14 Jan 2026

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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 14 January: US markets ease on JP Morgan and credit card fears

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was a mixed session for Wall Street overnight, with the major indices modestly down. The Dow dropped 398 points and the Nasdaq was 0.1% lower. The ...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 13 January: ASX 200 up 49 | Resources shine, banks chip in too

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 kicked another 49 points to 8809 (0.6%) as resources continue to soar, banks joined in too with the iron ore majors recovering. Some selling o...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 13th January - US markets shrug off Powell moves - SPI up 30 - Gold hits record - Lithium kicking ahead.

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks rallied off their session lows, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting new all-time highs as investors shook off the Dep...

End of Day Report – Monday 12 January: ASX 200 jumps 42 points | Banks and gold miners

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 kicked off the week with a 42-point rise to 8759 (0.5%) as banks pushed higher. CBA up 0.6% and the Big Bank Basket up to $269.67 (%). Some fl...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 12th January - US Markets push ever higher - SPI up 29 - ALL wins.

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US equities were higher in Friday trading as stocks ended just off best levels. S&P 500 set a fresh record close and Nasdaq a little over 1% off i...

Pre-Market Report – Christmas Eve - US markets hit records - SPI down 17 - MVF bid withdrawn - Gold and silver at records

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks rose for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, as artificial intelligence names continued to outperform during a holiday-shortened week.The S&a...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 23rd December - ASX 200 jumps 96 pts to six week high - Banks shine - Resources pause - RBA Minutes.

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 jumped 96 points to close at 8796 (1.1%) on a six-week high as Santa seems to have found his plug-in charger. Yesterday was all about the ...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 23rd December - US markets push higher in thin trade - SPI up 14 - Gold and silver hit records - Oil up on Venezuela.

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 rose on Monday, lifted by strength in artificial intelligence stocks, kicking off a shortened holiday week on a positive note. The ind...

End of Day Report – Monday 22 December: ASX 200 up 79 to 8700 | Resources flying, banks drift higher

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 kicked off the short week in fine style up 79 points (0.9%) to 8699 as gold and copper headed for records in Asia. Resource stocks kicked ...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 22 December: US markets better, SPI up 41 | Commodities in focus

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks were higher Friday. There was a broad based rally across big tech, the chip makers and the financial firms. The Industrial sector was strong...

End of Day Report – Friday 19th December ASX 200 jumps 40 - Banks star - Iron ore slips - Tech Rallies - 4DX soars

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 finished the week up 40 points to 8628 for a 70-odd point loss for the week. Banks were firm, CBA up 1.8% and WBC up 1.3% as the Big Bank ...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 19th December - US Tech rallies on CPI - SPI up 47 - Gold steady

18 Dec 2025

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End of Day Report – Thursday 18 December: ASX 200 inches 3 points higher | Tech finds support

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A quiet session on the ASX with the index rising 3 points to 8588. The banks held up with CBA rising 0.7% and the Big Bank Basket rising to $271.08 (0...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 18 December: US markets fall again | Tech under pressure, commodities rally

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The AI trade certainly has the wobbles right now. The Nasdaq was down 1.8% and the SP500 1.1% overnight. Big tech had a session to forget with only Ne...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 17th December ASX 200 drops 200 - Gold shines - JP Morgan updates lithium stocks - Shorts smashed

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian sharemarket fell on Wednesday after key US jobs data did little to bolster expectations of further interest-rate cuts in America and oi...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 17 December: US markets mixed on jobs data | SPI down 3 points

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 fell for a third session Tuesday as traders digested the delayed release of the November jobs report. The broad market index dropped 0...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 16 December: ASX 200 falls 36 to 8598 | Tech wrecked again, banks steady

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 slipped another 36 points to 8598 (0.4%) as we wait for US data and Futures turned negative. Asian markets also under pressure as the AI t...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 16 December: US markets drift ahead of data | Resources back in focus

15 Dec 2025

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End of Day Report – Monday 15 December: ASX 200 fall 62 points | Miners sold down, banks steady

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 started off the week down 62 points to 8635 (0.7%). Miners bore the brunt of the selling after a stellar week last week, with BHP down 2.9...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 15th December US market pulls back on AI fears - SPI down 51 - Iron ore falls - TWE in trading halt

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall St had a nasty fall overnight as Broadcom results drove an uptick in AI ROI concerns and hawkish Fed speak drove up bond yields. S&P 500 down...

End of Day Report – Friday 12 December: ASX 200 up 105 | Gold miners soar, banks rally hard

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 finished the week on a very firm note up 105 points to 8697(1.2%). Up 0.7% for the week. Across the board gains, with banks surging as CBA...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 12 December: US markets hit records | Resources shine

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 reached new heights on Thursday, as a Federal Reserve interest rate cut followed by disappointing Ora...

End of Day Report – Thursday 11th December ASX 200 up 13 points as Jobs and Futures weigh - Resources continue to shine - Retail slips

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 started in fine form after the Fed rate cut, but finished up only 13 points to 8592 (0.2%) as enthusiasm waned after the jobs data and US ...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 11 December: Fed cuts, US markets kick | SPI up 76

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve decided to cut interest rates once again this year and as traders bet m...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 10th December - ASX 200 drfits 7 points lower - Resources shine - Rate sensitive stocks fall - Fed tonight

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 wandered around again today, waiting for the Fed, closing down 7 points to 8579 (0.1%). Banks eased back slightly, CBA down 0.5% and the B...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 10th December US markets in wait and see - JP Morgan falls nearly 5% on CFO comments - Gold and silver in focus - SPI up 24

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks were middling overnight as the market sweats the Fed tomorrow, US time. The Nasdaq was up 0.13% and the S&P500 down 0.1%.The only notabl...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 9th December ASX 200 drops 39 - RBA keeps rates on hold - BAP craters

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 fell 39 points to 8586 (0.5%) after the RBA kept rates on hold as forecast. The index was down a similar amount before the 2.30pm announce...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 9 December: US markets slip ahead of Fed | RBA today

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks were down overnight as the market keeps sweating the Fed meeting coming up. All sectors in the red. SP500 down 0.35% and Nasdaq off 0.14%. B...

End of Day Report – Monday 8 December: ASX 200 falls 10, quiet day | RBA tomorrow

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 slipped 10 points in quiet trade to 8624 (0.1%). Banks eased slightly with ANZ and NAB down around 0.7%. The Big Bank Basket up to $269.33...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 8 December: US markets drift higher ahead of Fed | SPI down 13

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall St ground higher Friday ‘Expectations for Fed rate cuts’ was the excuse for last week’s market rally and that same narrative supported a mo...

End of Day Report – Friday 5 December: Resources show strength

05 Dec 2025

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Pre-Market Report – Friday 5 December: US markets drift, SPI up 20 | Energy in focus

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US markets mixed: S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished narrowly higher for the week, with small caps outperforming; leadership came from AI enablers, banks...

End of Day Report – Thursday 4th December ASX 200 closes near high up 23 - Banks firm - Copper shines - BHP RIO up over 3.7% - US futures better

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 meandered around waiting for the Test to start. At the close, the index was up 23 points to 8618 (0.3%) in a narrow trading range. Banks f...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 4th December - US Markets better - Tech lags as rotation continues - Russell up 2% - SPI up 21 - Copper hits record - Resources in focus.

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks were up modestly overnight, with the Nasdaq up 0.17% and the SP500 0.30%. The Dow was up 408 points. Private sector data showed that payroll...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 3 December: ASX 200 up 16 points | GDP disappoints some

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 rose just 16 points to 8595 (0.2%) after slightly disappointing GDP numbers boosted hopes for steady rates at least. Banks were stable, AN...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 3rd December - US market slightly positive - Bitcoin bounces - GDP today - Resources to drift

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks rose on Tuesday, boosted by gains in bitcoin and technology names, as traders recovered some of the ground lost in the previous session. The...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 2nd December - ASX 200 up 15 - Quiet day - No themes - Iron ore miners better - US futures steady.

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 pushed 15 points higher to 8580 (0.2%) in another quiet directionless day of trade. Banks were steady with the Big Bank Basket at $263.74 ...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 2nd December - US markets slip - Bitcoin slides - SPI up 6 - CKF and Trade today

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street drifted lower overnight as the recent recovery rally took a pause. The SP500 was down 0.53% and the Nasdaq 0.38%. That was at least slight...

End of Day Report – Monday 1 December: ASX 200 drops 49 points | Japan slips on rate rise possibility

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 dropped 49 points to 8565 (0.6%) after a promising start. US futures in the negative hurt sentiment, together with Japanese losses on high...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 1 December: US markets firm, commodities jump | SPI up 4

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall St had a good short session overnight on thin volume. Path of least resistance in the short-term higher amid a lack of major news. S&P 500 up...

End of Day Report – Friday 28 November: ASX 200 down 3 points, up 2.4% for the week | Futures better

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 drifted lower today in listless trade finishing down 3 to 8614. Up 2.4% this week. Banks eased back with the Big Bank Basket down to $264....

Pre-Market Report – Friday 28 November: US markets closed, SPI down 26 | Quiet day ahead

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US markets closed last night. European markets lightly firmer- Commodities drifting lower SPI down 26 - Quiet day ahead.Want to invest with Marcus Tod...

End of Day Report – Thursday 27 November: Tech Gives The ASX A Small Gain -

27 Nov 2025

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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 27 November: US markets rally into Thanksgiving | SPI up 30

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks rose overnight, with the SP500 up 0.69% and Nasdaq 0.85%. It was on light volume, with under 15 billion shares traded against the usual 20bn...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 26 November: ASX 200 jumps 70 points | CPI higher than expected

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 gave up its strong start to close up 70 points to 8607 as the higher-than-expected CPI number took the top off things. It was a monthly nu...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 26 November: US markets rally again | SPI up 97, CPI at 11.30am

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow jumped 664 points on Tuesday as markets shook off early losses, with traders positioning for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in December....

End of Day Report – Tuesday 25 November: ASX 200 closes up 12 | Resources rally, banks slip

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A quieter day as the ASX 200 rose 12 points to close at 8537 (0.1%). Banks were in the doldrums, entering official correction territory as BEN AML iss...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 25 November: US markets kick higher again | Alphabet hits record

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US markets bounced back strongly ahead of Thanksgiving, with tech leading the charge after recent AI-driven weakness. The S&P 500 rose 1.55%, the ...

End of Day Report – Monday 24 November: ASX 200 climbs 109, green across screens | QUB and MVF help sentiment

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A solid start to the week with the ASX 200 up 109 points to 8525 (1.3%). Across the board gains, with US futures pointing slightly higher too. Banks w...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 24 November: US markets rally ahead of Thanksgiving week | BHP doesn't bid for Anglo

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US markets rose after Fed Member John Williams signalled openness to a Fed December cut. All the major SP500 sectors were positive, with healthcar...

End of Day Report – Friday 21 November: ASX hit hard, down 136 | Banks find friends

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 dropped another 136 points to finish at 8417, bring total losses for November to 5% so far – placing it on track for the worst month sin...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 21 November: US markets drop as volatility increases | SPI back down 142

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Nasdaq rallied as much as 2% after the open before reversing to finish the session -2%. That’s the highest daily trading range since April’s “...

End of Day Report – Thursday 20 November: Relief rally as Nvidia delivers

20 Nov 2025

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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 20 November: Nasdaq up 0.6% | Nvidia beats expectations

19 Nov 2025

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End of Day Report – Wednesday 19 November: ASX 200 slips 21 points ahead of Nvidia | Make or break?

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 started positively to fade to a loss of 21 points to 8454 (0.3%). Banks showed weakness with more slippage as the Big Bank Basket fell to ...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 19 November: US markets slip again, SPI down 15 | AGMs continue

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US markets were down again overnight as the market sweats the Nvidia results due tomorrow after the US market close. The SP500 was down 0.8%, down fou...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 18 November: ASX 200 drops nearly 2% | TNE down over 17%

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A nasty start to the day accelerated to a loss of 167 points (-1.9%) on the ASX 200 as RBA minutes and US futures took us down. The big three sectors ...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 18 November: US markets slide again ahead of Nvidia | SPI down 52

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not much fun at all for investors in the US overnight. The VIX spiked up 11.6% as the SP500 fell 0.9% to 6672. The Nasdaq was off 0.8% to 22708. The R...

End of Day Report – Monday 17 November: ASX 200 claws back early losses | Iron ore helps, ELD cheer

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 closed up 2 points to 8636 in a quiet session ahead of a big week in the US. Good comeback after a near 50 point fall this morning.  Some...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 17 November: US markets mixed, SPI down 17 | Nvidia the big event this week

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall St staged a recovery from opening lows to finish near flat in another volatile session. S&P 500 flat on average volume. Nasdaq up 0.13%. Dow ...

End of Day Report – Friday 14 November: ASX drops 119 points

14 Nov 2025

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Pre-Market Report – Friday 14 November: US markets crack, Dow down 800 | Bitcoin drops below $100k

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX is set for a very tough open after Wall Street went down heavily and dragged the ASX futures down with it. It was the biggest one day fall for...

End of Day Report – Thursday 13 November: ASX drops 0.5% on strong jobs number

13 Nov 2025

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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 13 November: Dow hits new record | Rotation to financials and healthcare

12 Nov 2025

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 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to new heights on Wednesday, extending its gains from the previous session, as Wall Street looked ahead to a p...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 12 November: ASX 200 down 19, CBA falls again | ALL and 360 lower on results

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 slipped again by 19 points to 8800 (0.2%) as CBA continued to weigh, off another 3.1% with the Big Bank Basket down to $279.76 (-1.6%). Jo...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 12 November: US mixed, Dow hits record | Nvidia down

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A quiet session for US markets overnight. The bond market was closed for Veteran’s Day. There was also light volume on the share market, with only 1...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 11 November: ASX 200 falls 17 | CBA (-6.6%) kills the index

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 fell 17 points to 8824 (0.2%) as CBA stumbled 6.6% lower on trading update.  Every 1% is a 10-point fall. This wiped any thoughts of gain...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 11 November: US markets rally hard on shutdown news | CBA update

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A good night for markets in the first session for the week. Both the SP500 (+1.5%) and the Nasdaq (2.4%) rose. Nvidia punched back 6% after its recent...

End of Day Report – Monday 10 November: ASX 200 up 66, ANZ +3.2% on results | US futures rally hard

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 kicked 66 points higher to 8836 (0.8%) as news of a Senate vote to end the shutdown brought risk appetite back. ANZ results helped the ban...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 10 November: Weak US lead | ANZ results miss

09 Nov 2025

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End of Day Report – Friday 7 November: ASX 200 falls 59, down 1.2% for the week | Tech tumbles

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX smashed lower to finish the week off 59 points at 8770 (0.7%), with the week down 1.2%. Felt like a lot more really!  Banks came under pressu...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 7 November: US markets continue pullback | Bitcoin slips, gold steady

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks down overnight, with SP500 down 1.1% and the Nasdaq off 1.85%. The VIX sprang back 11% to close just under 20. Bitcoin can’t lift strongly...

End of Day Report – Thursday 6 November: ASX 200 closes up 26 | NAB down 3.3% on results

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 managed to cling to small gains today, up 26 points to 8828 (0.3%).NAB fell 3.3% after results saw some profit-taking on low growth, WBC d...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 6 November: US markets recover, SPI up 66 | AGM season continues

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 225.76 points, or 0.48%, to close at 47,311.00. The S&P 500 rose 0.37% to finish at 6,796.29, while the Na...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 5 November: ASX 200 claws back heavy losses to close down 12 | Banks hit new highs

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX fell another 12 points to 8802, well off lows, as resources were slammed hard. The market finished well off the lows of the day as US futures ...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 5 November: US markets crack | Nasdaq falls 2%

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks fell on Tuesday, pressured by declines in artificial intelligence-related names like Palantir, as investors grew increasingly concerned about v...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 4 November: ASX 200 drops 81 on iron ore majors | RBA holds rates steady

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 dropped another 81 points to 8814 (0.9%) as the RBA kept rates unchanged as expected. Banks and iron ore miners synchronised falls, with t...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 4 November: US markets mixed | Amazon hits high, Palantir results

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The big deals just keep coming over in the USA. Amazon hit all time highs on the news that OpenAI has signed a seven year deal to buy services from Am...

End of Day Report – Monday 3 November: Banks lead ASX 200 higher | Lithium slips and copper falls

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 started badly down some 40 points but rallied to close up 13 at 8892 (0.2%). Once again it was the banks that led the turnaround with WBC ...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 3 November: US markets slightly higher, SPI down 5 | RBA in focus

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall St ended slightly higher as positive Amazon results outweighed falling odds for a rate cut in December. Tech sector down overall yet the Nasdaq p...

End of Day Report – Friday 31 October: ASX finishes flat | Down 1.5% for the week

31 Oct 2025

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Pre-Market Report – Friday 31 October: US markets ease ahead of Apple and Amazon | SPI up 13

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US shares were down overnight, with the NASDAQ off 1.57% and SP500 (-0.99%) also weakening. Meta fell 11.3% as the market reacted further to their ear...