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End of Day Report – Wednesday 30 April: ASX 200 kicks at the close | Up 3.7% for April
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 finished the month up 56 points to 8126 (+0.7%), giving us a 3.7% rise for the month. Hard to believe really. A 14% rally off the lows. CP...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 30 April: US markets rally for sixth day | WBC takes a hit
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded another set of gains on Tuesday in a choppy session as markets weighed upcoming earnings, economic data and changing trade policy...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 29 April: ASX 200 hits 2-month high | WDS better on giant US project
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 closed up 74 to 8071 in another strong day pushing to a two-month high. Up 0.9%. All sectors firing, the banks did well with NAB up % and ...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 29 April: Flat night on Wall Street ahead of a busy week
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a flat session on Monday ahead of various economic data and earnings releases this week. S&P 500 up 0.06%, NASDAQ down 0.1%. ...
End of Day Report – Monday 28 April: ASX up 29 as confidence wanes | US Futures ease
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 jumped out of the box to finish up 29 points to 7997 (0.4%) as some caution crept in as the day wore on. CBA turned negative, not helping ...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 28 April: US markets continue to rally | SPI builds on gains
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a fourth consecutive day of gains on Friday to finish a strong week with Tech leading the way as hopes of a de-escalation in the ...
End of Day Report – Thursday 24 April: ASX 200 up 48 to 7968 | ANZAC long weekend ahead
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A strong finish to a short week as the ASX 200 closed up 48 points to 7968 (0.6%). For the week we are up another 1.9%. A solid performance from the b...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 24 April: US markets rally again | Gold sell down
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a second day in the green as Trump stated he had “no intention of firing Powell” and Treasury Secretary Bessent renewed hopes...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 23 April: ASX 200 closes up 104 | CBA and gold miners sink
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 was a mirror of yesterday with CBA and gold miners down today and the rest of the market up. The index closed up 104 points at 7920(1.3%)....
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 23 April: US markets rally hard | Trump not going to sack Powell
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street bounced back to end a four-day losing streak as markets responded positively to quarterly earnings reports and hopes of a de-escalation in...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 22 April: ASX 200 down only 2 points | CBA up 4.2%
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 shook off early losses as banks pushed ahead. The index closed down 2 points at 7800 (0.03%), with CBA hitting a record high! Up 4.2% The ...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 22 April: US markets fall hard on low volume day | SPI closed
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street saw red as Trump continued his attacks on Fed Chairman Powell. Markets feared for the central bank’s independence. S&P 500 down 2.36...
End of Day Report – Thursday 17 April: ASX 200 up 60, +2.3% for the week | Gold shines
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A good end to the week as the ASX 200 rose 60 points to 7808 (0.8%), breaking through as SPI expiry boosted volumes. Positive US futures helping the E...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 17 April: US markets resume sell off on Nvidia news | SPI down 26
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a negative session yesterday as Powell cautioned that larger than expected tariffs would result in slower growth and higher short...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 16 April: ASX 200 falls 3 after early gains | US Futures down on Nvidia news
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 gives up gains to close down 3 points at 7759 as US futures turn down on Nvidia news. Banks as usual a safe place to be, the Big Bank Basket u...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 16 April: A second quiet night | Trump tariff fatigue has got us all
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street recorded a negative session overnight as nerves surrounding Trump’s tariffs remained. Second session with tight trading range after vola...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 15 April: ASX 200 up 13, banks lead | RBA Minutes
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 consolidated the move yesterday with a gain of 13 points to 7762. Easter is calling it seems. Banks were the key with the Big Bank Basket ...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 15 April: US rally continues with another small backflip | SPI up 18
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street responded positively to Trump’s announcements over the weekend of temporary exemptions for electronics and possibly autos. Muted session...
End of Day Report – Monday 14 April: ASX 200 up 102, relief rally continues | US and European Futures positive
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a solid start to the week, with the ASX 200 up 102 points to 7749 (1.3%). Strong banks and resources are taking us up. The Big Bank Basket rall...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 14 April: US markets finish well | Banks report
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St finished higher after the most volatile week we have seen since covid. Four primary market drivers overnight – China increasing tariffs agai...
End of Day Report – Friday 11 April: ASX 200 rallies off lows, off 20 points for the week | Gold soars
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 finished down 63 points to 7647 after rallying through the day to close on its highs. European futures expected to open slightly higher. F...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 11 April: US markets tumble again | Gold jumps
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stocks fell Thursday, giving back some of the gains from the historic rally seen in the previous session after President Donald Trump announced a 90-d...
End of Day Report – Thursday 10 April: ASX 200 up 335 points | Resources soar, banks up 3.9%
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX best day in five years up 335 points to 7710 although off early opening highs. Remarkably stable after the initial surge and fall back. Waitin...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 10 April: US markets soar on Trump backflip | Dow up 8%, SPI up 6.6%
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 skyrocketed 9.52% to settle at 5,456.90 for its biggest one-day gain since 2008. For the broad market index, it was the third-bigges...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 9 April: ASX 200 drops 135 points | Banks steady, resources fall
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell another 135 points to 7375 (-1.8%). At one point the market rallied to a drop of only 75 points as banks found defensive buyers. Reso...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 9 April: US markets fall again after initial rally | SPI down 154
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street started the previous sessions strongly, S&P 500 and NASDAQ up over 4%, but all major US indices tumbled into red following the White H...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 8 April: ASX 200 rallies 167 | Resources lead the way
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rose 167 points to 7510 in a Tuesday turnaround. Buoyed by hopes that the tariffs are still negotiable and the US futures showing a good s...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 8 April: US Manic Monday | Huge volatility
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street closed flat to slightly down in a volatile session which saw all three major indices touch their lowest levels in over a year. S&P 500...
End of Day Report – Monday 7 April: ASX 200 falls 325 points | Banks rally off lows, resources hit
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 dropped as expected 325 points to 7343 (4.2%). US futures pointing to another realignment of valuation with a big drop in store. Asian mar...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 7 April: US markets fall hard | Gold and oil fall, China reopens
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St had a second major sell-off overnight as portfolio liquidations increased and China responded to US tariffs. A significant escalation in the t...
End of Day Report – Friday 4 April: ASX 200 follows US lower | Banks hit, defensives find friends
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 tried hard but ultimately failed falling 192 points to 7668 (2.4%) for a 4.0% loss for the week. It feels like a lot more. After the drubb...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 4 April: US markets tank | Oil dumped, gold eases
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stocks plummeted Thursday, sending the S&P 500 back into correction territory for its biggest one-day loss since 2020, after President Trump unv...
End of Day Report – Thursday 3 April: ASX rallies off lows | China to react
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 finished down only 75 points to 7860 (0.9%) as it bounced solidly from support at 7800. The extreme knee jerk reaction on the promises in ...
Disaster Day - Trump's Tariffs Cause a Market Meltdown
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down the market's sharp reaction to Trump's unexpected "Liberation Day" speech - a move that added fuel ...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 3 April: Liberation Day - Tariffs Trump everything | US Futures tumble
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Numbers largely irrelevant now. More important: Nvidia down 5% after-hours. Microsoft down 2%. Apple down 6%. Amazon down 5%.Wall Street recorded a po...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 2 April: Quiet trade ahead of Liberation Day
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 pushed 9 points higher to 7934 (0.1%) in defensive quiet trade ahead of Liberation Day. Money flowed into banks and REITs with resources...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 2 April: US markets firm ahead of Liberation Day | Gold holds
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 climbed on Tuesday in another volatile session as the market awaited clarity from President Donald Trump regarding his tariff policy r...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 1 April: ASX 200 rallies 82 points | RBA on hold, gold at records
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rallied hard despite negative US futures with a 82-point gain to 7925 (+1.0%). The RBA left rates on hold as expected. Banks were the turn...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 1 April: US markets rally off lows | Gold hits record, RBA today
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 rallied back from early losses on Monday to end the session higher, as traders nervously looked ahead to President Donald Trump’s ta...
End of Day Report – Monday 31 March: ASX 200 drops 139 on quarter end | US Futures down
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX fell 139 points to 7843 (-1.7%). Tariff and global growth fears weighed as Asian markets saw profit taking, Japan off 3.8%. Some patches of gr...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 31 March: US markets stumble on inflation and tariffs | DHG agrees bid
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St sold off on Friday after new economic data reignited tariff driven stagflation concerns. Dow Jones down 401 points, closing on the low. S&...
End of Day Report – Friday 28 March: Choppy session for the ASX | On hold for now
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 finished the day up 0.2% and up 0.6% for the week. Consumer Staples, Energy and Industrials the leading sectors. Materials and Utilities a...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 28 March: US markets slip on car tax | Gold up
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 155.09 points, or 0.37%, to end at 42,299.70. The S&P 500 declined 0.33% to close at 5,693.31, and the Na...
End of Day Report – Thursday 27 March: ASX 200 down 30 | Tech stumbles, gold better
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 dropped 30 points to 7969 (0.4%) as the banks came under a little pressure on car tariffs in the US. The Big Bank Basket rose to $245.27 (...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 27 March: US markets fall as tech tumbles | Car tariffs announced
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 lost 1.12% and ended at 5,712.20, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 132.71 points, or 0.31%, to close at 42,454.79. The tech...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 26 March: ASX 200 up 57 to 7999 | Gold miners doing OK
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 pushed up 57 points to 7999 (0.7%) after a better lead from the US and benign CPI numbers. Banks once again leading us higher with the Big...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 26 March: US markets eke out gains | Budget fall out
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 posted a slim gain on Tuesday as investors built on the previous session’s gains, which were largely sparked by hopes of U.S. tariff...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 25 March: ASX wilts to close up 6 points | US Futures weaken
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 gave up strong gains to finish up 6 points at 7943 (0.1%) as US futures turned slightly negative. Banks were mixed with ANZ sold off by 3....
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 25 March: US markets rally hard on tariff talk | Tech fires up
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stocks jumped Monday on optimism that President Donald Trump may hold back from implementing some of his wide-ranging tariff plans and so the U.S. cou...
End of Day Report – Monday 24 March: ASX 200 fights off early losses | JHX crashes on merger
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rose 6 points to 7937 (0.1%) in quiet trade ahead of the Budget. Banks were firm with the Big Bank Basket at $242.34 (+1.5%). Tariff proof...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 24 March: US markets rally into close | JHX in huge merger
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another quiet night on Wall Street which saw growth outperform value after some Trump comments sparked a small, late rally. Dow Jones and the S&P ...
End of Day Report – Friday 21 March: ASX 200 up 13, 1.8% for the week | US quadruple witching
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 put on another 13 points to 7932 (0.2%) after a tentative start. 2% up for the week. Banks were sold with the Big Bank Basket unchanged at...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 21 March: US markets ease | Gold consolidates
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 slipped on Thursday as uncertainty around the U.S. economy continued to weigh on equities, thwarting the market’s attempts at recove...
End of Day Report – Thursday 20 March: ASX 200 up 91 | Banks star, gold miners shine
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rose 91 points to 7919 (1.2%) as the Fed soothes nerves. Banks did well with the Big Bank Basket up to $238.79 (+1.9%). MQG bouncing hard,...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 20 March: Market bounces after Fed meeting
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St had a good session overnight with all key indices up. US stocks bounced on the Fed leaving interest rates unchanged and a hint that it will st...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 19 March: ASX 200 down 32 | BoJ keeps rates on hold, FOMC tonight
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell 32 points to 7828 (0.4%) after a failed rally attempt petered out. Losses across the board with the banks under pressure again, the B...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 19 March: US markets slip | Tesla down over 5%
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stocks pulled back Tuesday as a sell-off that has engulfed Wall Street in recent weeks resumed after two straight winning sessions. The Dow Jones Indu...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 18 March: ASX closes up only 6 points as enthusiasm fades | NAB down 2%
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 finished up only 6 points to 7860 (0.1%) as enthusiasm waned ahead of the Fed.US futures negative again. Banks slid with NAB and MQG under pre...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 18 March: US markets kick higher ahead of FOMC | SPI up 53
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stocks rose on Monday, building on their comeback from a four-week rout on Wall Street exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff policy...
End of Day Report – Monday 17 March: ASX 200 up 64, near daily high | Resources see shorts cover
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 rose another 64 points to 7854 (0.8%) with the banks finding bargain hunters, CBA up % and ANZ rallying % as the Big Bank Basket hit $236....
Pre-Market Report – Monday 17 March: US markets rally | NAB CFO switches to WBC
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy St Patrick's DaySolid bounce on Wall St om Friday. Dow Jones up 675 points closing near the high. S&P 500 up 2.13%. Nasdaq the outperfo...
End of Day Report – Friday 14 March: ASX 200 rises 41 to close down 2% for the week
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A solid end to the week with the ASX 200 up 41 points to 7790 (0.5%). For the week the ASX 200 is down 2%. Resources leading the charge higher and Asi...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 14 March: US markets down again | Buffett looks good
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stocks fell on Thursday, with equities unable to shake a three-week market rout under the weight of new tariff threats from President Donald Trump.The...
End of Day Report – Thursday 13 March: ASX 200 falls 37 | Gold and copper doing well
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 turned turtle after a promising start and closed down 37 points at 7749. (0.5%). Market heavyweights led us lower with the banks under p...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 13 March: US markets steady, tech rallies | CPI better than expected
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Nasdaq Composite rose on Wednesday after a soft inflation report eased concerns about the economy and as investors snapped up beaten-up technology...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 12 March: ASX 200 drops another 104 points | US CPI tonight
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another day, another drubbing as the ASX falls 104 points to 7786 (1.3%) with banks soggy again. The Big Bank Basket down to $236.66 (-1.7%) with NAB ...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 12 March: US markets fall again | Volatility continues
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks closed lower on Tuesday after a volatile session, extending their losses from Monday.The S&P 500 slipped 0.76%, closing at 5,572.07. The...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 11 March: ASX 200 bounces off lows | Gold miners under pressure
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX dropped hard and bounced a little closing down 72 points at 7890 (0.9%) after touching 7818. Banks were the turnaround story with the Big Bank...
Pre Market Report – Tuesday 11 March: US markets tumble on recession fears | SPI down 70
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 shed 2.7%, touching its lowest level since September at one point and closing at 5,614.56. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite saw the sha...
End of Day Report – Monday 10 March: ASX 200 up 14 in quiet trade | SGR rescue plan
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quiet muted start to the week with the ASX rising a modest 16 points to 7964 (0.2%) as US futures pointed to another tricky US session ahead. Banks ...
Pre Market Report – Monday 10 March: US markets rally | SGR in focus
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St managed a small bounce overnight. Positive Broadcom results boosting sentiment. S&P 500 rose 0.55%, closing near the high. Dow Jones up 22...
End of Day Report – Friday 7 March: Worst day in six months | ASX down 146 points
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Pre-Market Report – Friday 7 March: US markets tumble again on tariff confusion | IFL bid increased to 500c
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 427.51 points lower, or 0.99%, to 42,579.08, after falling more than 600 points at session lows. The S&P 5...
End of Day Report – Thursday 6 March: ASX 200 falls 46 points | Plenty of stocks ex-div weighing
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 continued to struggle down 46 points at 8095 (0.6%) as stocks going ex -dividend weighed. Banks eased yet again with CBA off 1.8% and WBC ...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 6 March: US markets rally on tariff reprieve | Oil falls again, gold steady
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stocks rose on Wednesday, staging a recovery rally after back-to-back losses as investors hoped that an exemption for automakers to President Donald T...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 5 March: ASX 200 down 57 points | Trump addresses Congress
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 dropped another 57 points to 8141 (-0.7%) partially ignoring a decent rally in US futures as Trump gave his State of the Union address. Ch...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 5 March: US markets volatile | Dow loses 1300 points in two days
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled for a second day as President Donald Trump’s tariffs left investors fearful of potential shockwaves for the...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 4 March: ASX 200 closes off lows, down 48 | Banks steady, tariffs in focus
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell another 48 points today to 8198(0.6%). Trump’s tariff chaos continues with Mexico and Canadian levies due to take effect in days. C...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 4 March: US markets fall on tariffs | Oil tumbles
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 retreated on Monday, extending February’s rout and turning red for the year after President Donald Trump’s confirmation of forthco...
End of Day Report – Monday 3 March: ASX has a strong relief bounce
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 has started the week on a positive note. Up 73 points or 0.9%. A solid relief rally and only its third positive finish in the last eleven ...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 3 March: Wall St up in choppy trade | Trump and Zelensky clash
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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End of Day Report – Friday 28 February: ASX gets hit hard, down 96 points
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX has finished the day down 96 points (-1.2%) for the week down 1.5%. Worse than futures were predicting (-69 points) as the poor US lead transl...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 28 February: AI rally fizzles, Nvidia sinks | ASX set to drop
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St closed down overnight. Nvidia’s (-8.5%) numbers and outlook failed to reignite the AI rally. Stock now off 17% from its record-high close on...
End of Day Report – Thursday 27 February: ASX 200 up 28 | Resource rally, results in focus
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 pushed 28 points higher to 8268 (0.3%) as results nearly finished. Banks were flat with ANZ up 0.5% and WBC up 0.4% with the Big Bank Basket a...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 27 February: US markets mixed on tariff confusion | Nvidia results
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 eked out a gain on Wednesday, snapping a four-day run of losses.The broad market index advanced 0.01% to close at 5,956.06. The Dow Jo...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 26 February: ASX 200 falls 11 points as banks rally | WTC gets a new chair
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 finished down around 11 points at 8241(0.1%) with CPI coming in as expected. Once again results were the focus, banks found buyers with ...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 26 February: US markets under pressure | Results deluge, WTC in focus
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 fell for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday as traders weighed concerns around economic growth and global trade.The broad market ...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 25 February: ASX 200 drops 56 | Some very bad reactions today
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX gave up another 56 points to 8252 (0.7%). Results and a negative US lead dominated. Some real shockers today, JLG, DMP and VEA in the frame....
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 25 February: US markets sag on tariff concerns | Results continue
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 slid Monday as the market failed to bounce back from Friday's steep sell-off.The broad market index lost 0.5%, closing at 5,983.2...
End of Day Report – Monday 24 February: ASX turns it around as banks rally hard | WTC and results in focus
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 closed up 12 points at 8308 (0.1%) in a good recovery from early 70-plus point losses. Banks were the turnaround story as buyers went shop...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 24 February: US markets turn nervous | Results continue
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St fell heavily overnight, it’s worst session in nearly a month. Dow Jones down 749 points, closing near the low. S&P 500 down 1.71% and th...
End of Day Report – Friday 21 February: ASX 200 down 26 points | Banks drop, Results dominate
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 fell another 27 points to 8296 (-0.3%) after an early rise, hitting a one- month low. Banks once again led us down, CBA dropping 2.6% and ...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 21 February: US markets fall on Walmart | DHG bid from US
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stocks retreated on Thursday following two days of all-time highs for the S&P 500 as investors dumped some popular names in the wake of a lacklust...
End of Day Report – Thursday 20 February: ASX 200 drops 96 | Banks fall, GMG back and down 5%
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another nasty day as the ASX 200 fell 96 points to 8323 (1.2%) as results and bank falls dominated. WBC fell another % and ANZ joined in too falling 3...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 20 February: US flat again | Biggest day of ASX reporting upon us
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street notched fresh record highs despite Fed minutes reaffirming a patient stance on rate cuts. The S&P 500 climbed 0.24%, the NASDAQ advanc...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 19 February: ASX 200 down 62 | NAB crashes 8.1%, MIN off over 20%
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX took another beating down 62 points to 8419 (-0.7%) as NAB cratered 8.1% and the Big Bank Basket came undone, down to $257.57 (-2.8%). MQG hel...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 19 February: US markets resume the rally | NAB results, GMG capital raise
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 closed at a record high Tuesday after stocks rallied seconds before the closing bell, as investors shook off headwinds on the global t...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 18 February: ASX 200 falls 56 | RBA cuts, yields rise, banks stumble
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fell another 56 points to 8480 (0.7%) despite the RBA cutting rates as expected. Banks falling again today, WBC off 3.0% after broker downgrad...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 18 February: Europe hits highs on defence stocks | BHP results and RBA today
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US Markets closed - Europe hits highs as defence companies soarSPI up 21 - BHP results - SEK - CGF - HUBEuropean stocks mark record closing high as de...
End of Day Report – Monday 17 February: ASX 200 drops 19 points | WBC results, BEN falls hard
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fell 19 points to 8537 well off the lows for the day. Results dominated as the Banking sector had two to contend with WBC underwhelmed falling...