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End of Day Report – Thursday 18 September: Energy drags the ASX down 73 points
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 has finished the day down 73 points or 0.8%. Midday rally fizzling out despite US futures rallying. Weaker than expected jobs number not h...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 18 September: US markets slip on Fed cut | STO plugged and abandoned!
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a choppy and mixed session as the Fed cut rates by the expected 25bps and Powell signalled a further two rate cuts this year, cit...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 17 September: ASX 200 stumbles 60 points lower ahead of Fed
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell 59 points (-0.7%) in quiet pre-Fed trade. Banks eased back with NAB and WBC giving up recent gains with the Big Bank Basket down to $...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 17 September: US markets flat, waiting for Fed | SPI down 29
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded another quiet session. Down slightly as nerves kicked in ahead of the Fed rate decision tomorrow – widely expected to cut by 25...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 16 September: ASX 200 up 25 in quiet trade | CSL acquisition
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rose 25 points in quiet trade to 8878 (0.3%) ahead of the Fed. Banks were mixed again, CBA down 0.3% and NAB and WBC up again. The Big Ban...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 16 September: US markets push to new records | Gold up 1%
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a positive, quiet session, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reaching intraday highs. Markets in wait and see until the Federal...
End of Day Report – Monday 15 September: ASX 200 fights back to close down only 12 | ANZ cops fine
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fought back from earlier steeper losses to close down only 12 points at 8853 (0.1%). Banks held firm with ANZ copping a massive $240m fine...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 15 September: US markets mixed | ANZ fined $240m
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St closed mixed Friday as traders digested the week’s economic news. Gains limited by concerns of the market being overstretched and getting ah...
End of Day Report – Friday 12 September: ASX 200 up 60, record highs in the US | Gold still flying
12 Sep 2025
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 12 September: Record highs in the US as CPI number behaves | SPI futures up 43
11 Sep 2025
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End of Day Report – Thursday 11 September: Very quiet day on the ASX | CSL worst
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 has finished the day down 25 points or 0.3% in a very quiet session. Close to what futures indicated as selling in Health Care increased a...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 11 September: PPI rolls out red carpet for rate cuts | Big Chips fly on Oracle
10 Sep 2025
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 10 September: Banks strong, resources down | Lithium smashed
10 Sep 2025
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 10 September: SPI futures down 4, US at record highs again | Oracle stuns
10 Sep 2025
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 9 September: Quiet one | ASX down 46 points, US futures higher
09 Sep 2025
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 9 September: SPI futures down 31 | US bumping along at record highs
08 Sep 2025
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End of Day Report – Monday 8 September: ASX down in a quiet session
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 has finished the day down 22 points or 0.2%, trading in a narrow session as expected after not much of a US lead. Banks down, Resources sl...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 8 September: Weak jobs number | Good and bad
07 Sep 2025
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End of Day Report – Friday 5 September: Rebound continues | Waiting on Jobs numbers tonight
05 Sep 2025
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 5 September: Classic case of bad news is good news
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a broad and positive session as JOLTS data, weaker than expected, convinced markets that the Fed would likely cut when they meet ...
End of Day Report – Thursday 4 September: Bounce back day | US holds, gold eases, bonds relax
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 has bounced back 88 points or 1% to 8827. Still down 72 points since the close on Tuesday. Financials stayed on top. ‘Big Three’ plus ...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 4 September: Bonds relax, Big Tech bounces | JOLTS number helps rate cut hopes
03 Sep 2025
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 3 September: Worst day since Liberation Day | GDP number kills rate cut hopes
03 Sep 2025
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 3 September: SPI futures down 37 | Gold going parabolic
02 Sep 2025
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End of Day Report – Tuesday 2 September: Quiet day | Gold at a record high
02 Sep 2025
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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 2 September: US closed, SPI futures down 8 | Looks like a quiet one
01 Sep 2025
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End of Day Report – Monday 1 September: Wall Street closed tonight | Gold a winner
01 Sep 2025
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 1 September: US closed, SPI futures down 25 | Tariffs illegal?
31 Aug 2025
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End of Day Report – Friday 29 August: End of Results Season | ASX 200 up 2.6% for the month
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 has finished the day near flat. Down 7 points or 0.1%. Flat for the week only up 6 points. No major changes from midday. Tech strengthened...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 29 August: Wall Street up | Australian futures down
28 Aug 2025
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End of Day Report – Thursday 28 August: Last big day of results | US futures flat to up
28 Aug 2025
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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 28 August: S&P 500 on record high | Nvidia a beat but price down 3%
27 Aug 2025
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End of Day Report – Wednesday 27 August: Results galore | All eyes on Nvidia tonight
27 Aug 2025
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 27 August: US markets push a little higher | Results in focus
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a positive session, boosted by Nvidia and Eli Lilly, despite concerns surrounding Fed independence as Trump fired governor Cook. ...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 26 August: ASX 200 slips 37 points | Results in focus
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 gave back 37 points to 8936 (-0.4%) as most sectors slid. Banks were relatively flat with the Big Bank Basket at $282.39 (-0.5%). Other fi...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 26 August: US markets slip | RBA Minutes
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street closed lower as markets awaited developments on the path of Fed policy and index heavyweight Nvidia’s Wednesday results. Nvidia climbed ...
End of Day Report – Monday 25 August: ASX 200 up 5 | Early rally fades as banks stumble
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 jumped early, then fell back to close up only 5 points at 8972 as the great rotation continues. Unleash the resource bulls! Banks and indu...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 25 August: US markets rally on Powell | Resources to rally
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St rose sharply overnight, boosted by a dovish shift from Powell at Jackson Hole. S&P 500 up 1.52%. Erasing its weekly loss to finish up 0.27...
End of Day Report – Friday 22 August: ASX 200 drops 52 | Results disappoint
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 back below 9000 to 8967, down 52 points (0.6%) as results weighed after a long week. Banks remained firm with WBC up 0.7% and NAB slightly...
Pre Market Report - Friday 22 August: US markets fall again | Results in focus
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a negative night ahead of Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium early in the next session. Fear of a ha...
End of Day Report – Thursday 21 August: ASX 200 up 101 points, record close | Results dominate
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX cracked the 9000 mark, up 101 points at 9019 (1.1%) as results buoyed sentiment. Some crackers today and, once again, plenty of volatility —...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 21 August: US markets flat, tech sells off | Super Thursday
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a negative session as Tech once again acted as a drag to the broader market, as investors rotated into other sectors ahead of the...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 20 August: ASX 200 up 22 points | Big Four all in the green
20 Aug 2025
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 20 August: US markets slip as chips fall | Results in focus
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a negative session as Tech dragged the broader market down, falling ahead of the Jackson Hole summit which begins on Thursday in ...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 19th August ASX 200 drops 63 - CSL down nearly 17% on guidance and restructure.
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 dropped 63 points to close at 8896 (0.7%). CSL falling 16.9% on restructure and disappointing guidance, responsible for most of the loss. ...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 19 August: US markets unchanged | BHP, CSL, RWC, MND results
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a rather flat session as markets await the Jackson Hole summit and retailers’ earnings. S&P 500 flat, Nasdaq flat. Dow was ...
End of Day Report – Monday 18 August: ASX 200 up 21 points to new record | Results in focus
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 hit a new record high at 8959 (+0.2%) as banks gathered strength. NAB results were in line, with the CEO sounding a little contrite — un...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 18 August: US markets pause | Jackson Hole this week
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St finished the week mostly down as economic data reduced odds for a Fed rate cut in September. S&P 500 down 0.29%. Nasdaq down 0.4%. Dow nea...
End of Day Report – Friday 15 August: Another record high | Big Four up between 0.6% and 2.1%
15 Aug 2025
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 22nd August - US markets down again - SPI down 12 - Results in focus
15 Aug 2025
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 15 August: US markets flat | PPI in focus, COH results
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a rather flat session as a better than expected producer prices report cooled expectations of the speed of potential interest-rat...
End of Day Report – Thursday 14 August: ASX up 47 points | CBA falls again, WBC flies
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 touched 8900 (nearly) before profit-taking crept in as jobs data was better than expected. The index closed up 47 points at 8874 (0.5%). ‘...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 14 August: US rises slightly | Super Thursday - WBC, TLS, SUN
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded another positive session with the S&P500 and the Nasdaq closing at new record highs for the second consecutive day after yest...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 13 August: ASX 200 falls 54 points | All CBA, down 5.4%
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell 54 points to 8,827 (-0.6%). Not a bad day considering, CBA was smacked 5.4% on a solid but uninspiring result, with valuations alread...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 13 August: US markets rise on CPI | CBA results
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a positive session with the S&P500 and the Nasdaq closing at new record highs as inflation came in broadly as expected with C...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 12 August: ASX 200 up 36 to record high | RBA cuts as expected
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 hit a new record high, up 36 points to 8881(0.4%) as the RBA cut rates as expected. Banks pushed higher with the Big Bank Basket at $284.5...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 12 August: US markets drift lower | RBA today, CPI tonight
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a negative session as markets await tonight’s inflation release to gauge the path of rates and the inflationary effects of tari...
End of Day Report – Monday 11 August: ASX 200 up 38 points | Lithium boom, banks push ahead
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 marched another 38 points higher to 8845 (0.4%) led by the banks and resources. CBA up % leading the charge and the Big Bank Basket to $28...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 11 August: US markets firm on Apple | RBA and CBA this week
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An excellent night on Wall St to cap off a positive week. Nasdaq up 0.98% to a record high. S&P 500 up 0.78%, driven by gains in the Technology se...
End of Day Report – Friday 8 August: ASX 200 slips 24, up 1.7% for the week | Gold shines, banks down
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fell 24 points to 8807 (0.3%) to be up 1.7% for the week. Not too shabby. As usual it was the perennial war between banks and resources. Banks...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 8 August: US markets mixed | XYZ up, QBE results
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a mixed session. Earnings by Eli Lilly disappointed and Trump said he’ll nominate Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Stephen...
End of Day Report – Thursday 7 August: ASX 200 falls 12 points | Gold miners up, financials down
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fell slightly off record highs to 8831 off 12 (0.2%). A mixed session with banks slipping a little, CBA down 0.5% and the Big Bank Basket at...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 7 August: US markets push higher on Apple deal | SPI down 24
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a positive session as Apple jumped 5.1% after pledging to invest $100Bn in domestic manufacturing while positive earning beats bo...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 6 August: Another record high for the ASX
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 stormed higher to finish up 73 points or 0.8%. New record high. Up 2% in the last two sessions as every major sector save for Utilities fi...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 6 August: Negative session on Wall Street | Resources down
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a negative session as the impact of tariffs came back into focus with US Services PMI flatlining, with businesses citing new impo...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 5 August: ASX 200 soars 107 points | All systems go
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cracking day with the ASX 200 up 107 points to 8770 (1.2%) as banks, tech and resources fired simultaneously. US markets were the catalyst, but local ...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 5 August: US markets bounce hard | SPI up 88
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street jumped, recording its best day since May 27, as investors bought into the opportunities from Friday’s sell-off following weak US jobs nu...
End of Day Report – Monday 4 August: ASX 200 finishes flat | Banks down after a decent week
04 Aug 2025
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 4 August: US markets stumble on NFP and tariffs | Results in focus
03 Aug 2025
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End of Day Report – Friday 1 August: ASX 200 drops 81, unchanged for the week | Banks slide
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell hard down 81 points to 8663 (-0.9%) to close the week, pretty much where it started. Banks which had been holding their end up, succu...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 1 August: US markets slip despite Meta and Microsoft | NFP tonight
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street fell from early highs as earnings enthusiasm from Microsoft and Meta waned and Trump’s August 1st tariff deadline loomed. S&P 500 do...
End of Day Report – Thursday 31 July: ASX 200 down 14 points | Resources down, banks up
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fought back from early losses to close down only 14 points to 8743 (0.2%). Banks back with CBA up 0.5% and NAB rising 1.1% with the Big Ba...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 31 July: US markets ease, Fed on hold | Microsoft and Meta soar on results
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a primarily negative session despite US GDP of 3% in Q2 as Fed Chair Jerome Powell cooled hopes of a rate cut in September, after...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 30 July: ASX up 52, banks lead | CPI comes in better than expected
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rose 52 points to near record highs of 8756 (0.6%) after a benign CPI ensured we should get a rate cut in August. Familiar story, Banks fi...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 30 July: US markets ease ahead of Fed | MIN, ALX, PLS in focus
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a negative session as disappointing earnings weighed on markets and investors awaited the Fed’s rate decision (tomorrow morning...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 29 July: ASX 200 up 7, good come back | Resources under pressure
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fought back from early losses to close up 7 points at 8705 (0.1%). Healthcare and industrials firmed, CSL up 0.5% and ALL up 0.5% with the...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 29 July: US markets creep higher | Fed and results in focus
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded another modestly positive session as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh highs, boosted by US-EU trade deal, and excitemen...
End of Day Report – Monday 28 July: ASX 200 up 31 points | Banks and industrials lead
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 closed up 31 points to 8698 (0.4%) as banks were back in the driving seat. CBA up 1.2% with the Big Bank Basket up to $276.18 (+0.9%). MQG...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 28 July: US markets firm | US/EU trade deal
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St managed a broad rally on Friday night as optimism over a US/EU trade deal boosted the S&P 500 (+0.4%) to a fresh record high. That deal ha...
End of Day Report – Friday 25 July: ASX 200 falls 43, narrow range | Resources taking a breather
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX dropped another 43 points to 8667 (0.5%) in a quiet trading day. Down 1% for the week. Not much fresh news around. Both banks and resources sl...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 25 July: US markets mixed, results dominate | SPI down 37
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a modestly positive session as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh highs, boosted by positive Alphabet results which fuell...
End of Day Report – Thursday 24 July: ASX 200 down 28 points | MQG drops 5%, FMG up 4.3%
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 drifted 28 points lower to 8709 (-0.3%) as Michele Bullock’s lunch time speech partly dashed rate cut hopes for August. Banks flat with ...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 24 July: US pushes higher on trade deals | Alphabet and Tesla results
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a positive session as the EU and the US appeared to edge closer to a trade deal – believed to be similar to the deal penned wit...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 23 July: ASX 200 up 60 | Banks catch a bid, resources firm
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 closes up 60points at a record high of 8737 (0.7%). Resources firm but not charging, iron ore coming off the boil slightly, BHP up 0.8% wi...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 23 July: US markets mixed, SPI up 40 | Earnings in focus
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street mixed overnight as markets digested earnings reports, anticipates further reports, and watched for signs of progress in trade talks. S&...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 22 July: ASX 200 up 9 | CBA crashes again, resources back
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 finished up 9 points to 8677 as the initial rally fizzled out. More the sellers turned up in spades for the banking sector again. CBA crus...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 22 July: US markets mixed, SPI up 14 | Resources in focus
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a positive session, although it couldn’t maintain its early highs, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at new highs, ahead ...
End of Day Report – Monday 21 July: ASX 200 drops 89 | Banks stumble badly, BHP, RIO and FMG higher
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 dropped 89 points to 8668 (-1.0%) giving back Friday’s gains as banks came under intense pressure. The Big Bank Basket dropped to $279...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 21 July: US markets slip | Quarterly reports in focus
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a rather flat session after briefly dipping following Trump’s updated threats to the EU regarding tariffs – the Financial Tim...
End of Day Report – Friday 18 July: ASX 200 up 118 to new record | Banks fire, graphite flies
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 exploded 118 points higher to 8757 (1.4%) as banks and resources caught a wave of buying. BHP production numbers, coupled with iron ore ga...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 18 July: US markets hit new records on earnings and data | Graphite in focus
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a positive session against a backdrop of positive economic surprises. Retail sales rising more than expected and jobless claims f...
End of Day Report – Thursday 17 July: ASX 200 up 77 to new record | Banks surge, gold suffers
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 marched back 77 points to 8639 (0.9%), new highs as jobs numbers opened the doors to an August rate cut. Banks led the charge, nothing new...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 17 July: US markets inch higher | Bank results fail to inspire
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a modestly positive session despite major indices such as the S&P500 and the Nasdaq falling over 1% after Bloomberg reported ...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 16 July: ASX 200 drops 69 | Banks under pressure, gold miners fall
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell 69 points to 8562 after a record yesterday. Banks were weak on proposed RBA charges changes, CBA off % with the Big Bank Basket down ...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 16 July: US markets fall on CPI | Nvidia saves Nasdaq
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a mixed session as most sectors fell although news of Nvidia’s planned resumption of sales of its H20 AI chip to China boosted ...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 15 July: ASX 200 hits new record | Banks rally, CSL up nearly 4%
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 drove 60 points higher at a new record of 8630 (+0.7%). Banks rallied with the Big Bank Basket up to $283.45 (+0.5%). Other financials als...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 15 July: US markets inch up | Bitcoin at record
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a modestly positive session against a backdrop of continued tariff uncertainty and threats and renewed Trump pressure on Powell t...
End of Day Report – Monday 14 July: ASX 200 falls 10 points | Iron ore, lithium, and gold rally hard
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 ended down 10 points at 8570 as the move out of banks to resources continued. Banks eased slightly with the Big Bank Basket down to $282.0...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 14 July: ASX to open slightly lower
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St drifted down on Friday night. Tariff talk dampening sentiment but no major damage. S&P 500 down 0.33%, closing near the high. Nasdaq down ...
End of Day Report – Friday 11 July: ASX 200 down 9, 23 points for the week | Rare earths flying
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 drifted 9 points lower to 8580 (0.1%) as we wait and see what the weekend brings on tariff news. Banks eased back with CBA down 0.5% with ...