Market Updates

Pre-Market Report – Monday 17 February: US markets mixed | WBC Q1 results

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall St closed mixed overnight. Financials, Tech and Energy stocks doing well while the rest of the market fell. Dow Jones down 165 points, up 243 for...

End of Day Report – Friday 14 February: ASX 200 up 16 points | COH crashes, AMP drops

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 rallied 16 points to 8556(0.2%) after stalling at record highs. For the week the index is up 45 points. RBA next week. Once again results domi...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 14 February: Valentines Day | The stock market loves Trump

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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End of Day Report – Thursday 13 February: ASX 200 up 5 as results dominate | IAG shocker, PME eases

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 rallied 5 points as banks lost momentum. CBA up 0.5%, the Big Bank Basket closed at $273.85 (+0.3%). Insurers slumped led lower by IAG on disa...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 13 February: US markets mixed on hot CPI | Super Thursday - TWE, IAG, S32, NST

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US equity markets experienced mixed performances following the release of hotter-than-expected inflation data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Janu...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 12 February: ASX 200 up 51 points | CBA delivers, BVS and CPU shine

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 rallied 51 points to a new record of 8535 (+0.6%) after a slow start dominated by results. CBA set the tone and gained 2.5%, with other banks ...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 12 February: US markets mixed, Powell in no hurry | CBA results

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 posted a narrow gain on Tuesday as investors digested cautious commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on interest rates. ...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 11 February: ASX 200 closes up 1 point as CSL drops hard | Gold hits more records

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 gave back early gains to close up 1 points at 8484 as falls in CSL post results, took its toll. CSL down after analyst briefing and US flu sho...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 11 February: US markets rise | Gold hits record highs

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 167.01 points, or 0.38%, led by a 4.8% gain in McDonald's. The 30-stock index closed at 44,470.41. The S&a...

End of Day Report – Monday 10 February: ASX 200 drops 29 | CAR, ANN, and JBH in focus

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 falls 29 points to 8483(0.3%). Banks steady as she goes ahead of CBA results later this week. MQG fell 0.9% and PNI sliding 4.2% with GQG up 3...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 10 February: Results season kicks off | CAR, JBH, ANN, PLS

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks tumbled overnight, with the Dow (-444pts), S&P 500 (-0.95%), and NASDAQ (-1.37%) after Trump announced plans to introduce reciprocal tar...

End of Day Report – Friday 7 February: ASX 200 falls 9 points in quiet trade | DMP rises 21%

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 A quiet cautious session as the ASX 200 gave back 9 points to 8411. Down 21 points for the week after a torrid start. Banks were solid ahead of CBA ...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 7 February: Another quiet night | Path of least resistance is higher

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street closed mixed overnight, with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ up 0.36% and 0.51%, supported by upbeat earnings reports. The Dow lost 126 points ...

End of Day Report – Thursday 6 February: ASX up 104, close to record high | NWS rallies on results

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 continues to march ever higher gaining 104 points to 8521 with a cooee of the record close. Banks led, everything else follows. CBA is up ...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 6 February: US markets kick higher | Gold hits record

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks rose overnight, brushing off underwhelming earnings from Alphabet. The S&P 500 rose 0.39%, with about 350 companies in the index ending ...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 5 February: ASX 200 rises 43 points | Resources rally, gold hits records

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 finished up 43 points at 8417 (0.5%). Resources were the stars today, BHP up 1.5% with FMG rallying another 2.0% and even lithium stocks b...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 5 February: US markets rally, China reopens | Google down 6% on results

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 moved higher on Tuesday due to a strong gain in Palantir , as Wall Street sought stable footing following the lat...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 4 February: ASX 200 gives up gains | Banks slip, gold better

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 finishes down 5 at 8374 (0.1%) as nerves and some investor apathy kicked in. China imposing a 15% tariff on US Coal and LNG hurting sentim...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 4 February: US markets off lows as Canada and Mexico given a reprieve

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday staged a major comeback, recovering steep losses from earlier in the session after President Donald Trump s...

End of Day Report – Monday 3 February: ASX 200 falls 153 points | CTT tumbles

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 kicks off February with a Trump Tariff induced loss of 153 points to 8379 (-1.8%). No sign of any rally as US futures point to further loses...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 3 February: US markets fall on tariffs | RSG CEO steps down

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street closed out the week lower after the White House confirmed tariff plans on Mexico, Canada, and China. The Dow Jones trimmed 337 points (-0....

End of Day Report – Friday 31 January: ASX back to record highs | Nasdaq Futures up 0.5%

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX has finished the day up 39 points or 0.45%. Up 1.8% for the week. This close matches the all-time high achieved back in December. The day’s ...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 31 January: US markets higher again | Apple results

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 The Dow Jones Industrial Average popped 168.61 points, or 0.38%, closing at 44,882.13. At its session highs, it had added nearly 300 points. The S&a...

End of Day Report – Thursday 30 January: ASX 200 up 47, hits intraday record | ZIP comes undone

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 up 47to 8494 (0.6%). Record intra day, but unable to hold. Banks led the charge as always, CBA up 1.0% with the Big Bank Basket up to $264...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 30 January: US markets slip | Fed keeps rates on hold

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 slid on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged in its first policy decision of the year, while Nvidia slipp...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 29 January: ASX closes up 48 points | CPI better than expectations

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 faded slightly to close up 48 points at 8447, almost at an all-time high as US markets rebounded and CPI came in better than expected open...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 29 January: US markets bounce | Nvidia up nearly 9%

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 advanced 0.92% to 6,067.70, with technology shares seeing the biggest gains among sectors. The Nasdaq Composite surged 2.03% to 19,733...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 28 January: ASX 200 drops 10 points | Energy and data centre stocks hit hard

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 fell 10 points to 8399 as DeepSeek weighed on energy and data centres. Banks kicked higher again with CBA up % and NAB up % with the Big Bank ...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 28 January: US markets hit with AI nerves | Nvidia falls 17%

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were down sharply Monday on concern about an artificial intelligence stock bubble popping because of the emergenc...

End of Day Report – Friday 24 January: ASX 200 up 30, resources attempt a rally | BoJ raises rates

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 up another 30 points to 8409 (0.4%). Plenty of green across the board, even resources improved in places. BHP up 0.5%, RIO up 0.3% and FMG ral...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 24 January: US hits record | Trump wants lower oil and rates

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 The S&P 500 rallied to record highs on Thursday after President Donald Trump called for lower interest rates and cheaper oil prices. The broad m...

End of Day Report – Thursday 23 January: ASX 200 down 51 | Banks steady, miners fall

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 took a tumble today down 51 points to 8379 (0.6%) as resources came under pressure on Trump tariffs fears. Asian markets were resilient an...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 23 January: US markets push higher on AI and Stargate | Gold up

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks climbed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 hitting a fresh all-time high, as Oracle and Nvidia rallied on artificial intelligence optimism and ...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 22 January: Trump Day 2.0

22 Jan 2025

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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 22 January: US markets push higher | Apple falls, Netflix up 13%

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 537.98 points, or 1.24%, to finish at 44,025.81. The S&P 500 gained 0.88% to end at 6,049.24, while the Nas...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 21 January: ASX 200 up 55 points | Tariffs in focus | BHP quarterly

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 greeted the Trump era with volatility. The ASX 200 finished up 55 points to 8402 (0.7%), having sprinted out of the blocks early on tariff new...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 21 January: US markets closed | Tariffs delayed for now

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. stock market futures rose as Donald Trump was sworn in a second time.Regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq was closed for the...

End of Day Report – Monday 20 January: ASX 200 up 37 | US markets closed tonight

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 grinds 37 points higher ahead to 8347 (0.5%) of Trump’s inauguration. US markets closed tonight for Martin Luther King Day. Banks solid agai...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 20 January: US markets firm ahead of inauguration | Bitcoin hits $106k

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 334.70 points, or 0.78%, to end at 43,487.83. The S&P 500 gained 1% to 5,996.66, and the Nasdaq Composite a...

End of Day Report – Friday 17 January: ASX 200 closes down 17 | New IFL bid

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 dropped 17 points to 8310 ( -0.2%) finishing the week up 16 points for the week. Sums is up. Banks sold off after the huge run yesterday, CB...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 17 January: US markets waiver | Apple sinks 4%

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 slipped Thursday, ending a three-day winning streak, as big tech shares pulled back.The broad market index slid 0.21% to 5,937.34. The...

End of Day Report – Thursday 16 January: ASX jumps 114 on US move | Jobs data still firm

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 jumped 114 points to 8324 (+1.4%) following the US rally. Jobs numbers stifled gains to some extent coming in at 4% with any RBA cut in Febr...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 16 January: US markets rally on benign CPI | Banks deliver

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 703.27 points, or 1.65%, to close at 43,221.55. The S&P 500 climbed 1.83% to 5,949.91, and the Nasdaq Co...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 15 January: ASX 200 falls 18 | US CPI awaits

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 fell 18 points to 8213 (0.2%) in quiet trade after a positive start gave way to some caution ahead of the US CPI tonight. Banks flat as yields...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 15 January: US markets push higher on PPI | CPI tomorrow

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose on Tuesday as traders weighed a lighter-than-expected producer price index report.The Dow gained 221.16 points, ...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 14 January: ASX 200 up 39 | Iron ore back above US$100

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 rallied 39 points to 8231 (0.5%) with a better US market giving us the lead. Banks though were once again weaker as resources continued to fin...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 14 January: US markets rally back | Reporting season kicks off

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed Monday, outperforming the market, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped as traders continued to sell off major t...

End of Day Report – Monday 13 January: ASX 200 drops 102 points on spiking yields and bank downgrades

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 fell 102 points to 8192 (1.2%) as a rethink on banks, and US leads, saw across the board selling. A downgrade to banks clobbered the secto...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 13 January: SPI down 71 | US markets drop on jobs and bond yields

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ASX set to drop. SPI futures down 71 points or 0.86%.Stocks in the US broadly fell on Friday night after non-farm payrolls data implied the labour mar...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 24 December: US markets push up slightly | Tech shines

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 gained 0.73% to 5,974.07. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 0.98% to 19,764.89, as Tesla and Meta Platforms added more than 2% and ...

End of Day Report – Monday 23 December: ASX 200 up 135 points as banks rally hard

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 roared back from oversold levels last week and rose 135 points to 8202 (1.7%) as Santa came to town. The slow burn turned into a book squa...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 23 December: US markets bounce on PCE | CHESS issue sorted

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US markets bounced on Friday night after PCE inflation numbers came in slightly less than expected. Settling some nervousness after last weeks Fed mee...

End of Day Report – Friday 20 December: ASX stumbles 1.2% lower as banks tank | US PCE tonight

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 fell hard again today, down another 101 points to 8067 (1.2%) as the banks came under pressure. For the week the ASX 200 is down 2.8% with...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 20th December: US markets stabilise | Commodities weak on USD strength

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was higher Thursday, rebounding from its 10th straight loss. The 30-stock Dow added 24 points, or 0.07%. The S&P ...

End of Day Report – Thursday 19 December: ASX falls 1.7% on Fed | MSB soars on FDA approvals

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 tumbled 141 points to 8168 as the Fed grew hawkish and warned on rate cuts next year. Everything was hit hard. The banks fell with CBA dow...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 19 December: Powell cuts but turns hawkish | Dow falls over 1000

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell hard with the index posting its 10th straight losing day as a disappointing rate outlook by the Federal Reserve ...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 18 December: ASX 200 down 4 ahead of Fed | IFL board rejects bid

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 fell 5 points to 8309 as early gains melted away. Fed decision tonight. Banks were under pressure for a change with CBA down 0.9% and ANZ ...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 18 December: Dow falls 9 days straight | Fed in focus

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for its first nine-day losing streak since the 1978. The 30-stock average shed 347 points, or 0.7%. The S&P ...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 17 December: ASX 200 up 65 points | Banks lead the charge

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 The ASX 200 kicked higher today by 65 points to 8314 (+0.8%) as the usual suspects rallied hard. The Big Bank Basket was up to $261.38 (+1.4%). CBA ...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 17 December: US markets mixed | Fed in focus still

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Nasdaq Composite rose to a record, aided by a rally in tech, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. The tech-heavy index gai...

End of Day Report – Monday 16 December: ASX 200 down 47 | Banks steady, iron ore sinks

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 slid 47 points to 8250 (0.6%) as banks remained solid and resources sunk. Iron ore stocks fell hard as Chinese retail data showed no real sign...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 16 December: US markets pause ahead of Fed | SPI down 39

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall St ended near flat on Friday night, giving up early gains in a quiet session. The Dow dropped 86 points (-0.20%). Its seventh loss in a row was t...

End of Day Report – Friday 13 December: ASX 200 down 34 points | DGT falls 9% on debut

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 fell 34 points to 8300 (-0.4%) with a late rally saving some blushes. Down 1.5% for the week. Banks showed some resilience, with CBA attractin...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 13 December: US markets slip | DGT hits the bourse

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 US equities pulled back overnight as hotter-than-expected US PPI data weighed on market sentiment. The Dow ended near session lows, down 234 points ...

End of Day Report – Thursday 12 December: ASX down 23 as unemployment falls to 3.9% | VNT and DOW ACCC

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 falls another 23 points to 8330 (0.3%) after a solid opening was derailed by the 3.9% headline unemployment number. RBA will be back in its bo...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 12 December: Nasdaq closes above 20k | US CPI in line

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The tech-heavy index rose 1.77% to end at 20,034.89 and post an all-time high and a closing record. The broad market S&P 500 gained 0.82% to close...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 11 December: ASX 200 down 39 points | Profit-taking continues

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 falls another 39 points to 8354 (0.5%) as profit-taking in the market leaders continues. No resource bounce today to counter that. Banks slid ...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 11 December: US markets slip ahead of CPI | AUD falls as RBA turns turtle-dovish

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities closed in the red overnight ahead of inflation data tomorrow. The Dow lost 154 points (-0.35%). Up 69 points at best. Down 215 points at w...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 10 December: ASX 200 drops 30 points | RBA holds | Resources shine

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 slipped 30 points to 8393 (-0.4%) as investors switched from the high flyers to resources following the news yesterday from China. Banks saw s...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 10 December: US markets slip | China stimulus | RBA later

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite pulled back from record highs Monday, with tech shares struggling and investors looking ahead to key inflation da...

End of Day Report – Monday 9 December: ASX 200 fights back to close up 2 | ANZ CEO to retire

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 closes off lows, up 2 points to 8423. Quiet trade with resources recovering somewhat. BHP down only 0.3% with FMG off 1.2%. Lithium stocks r...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 9 December: US mixed on jobs report | ANZ CEO retires

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 The S&P 500 advanced modestly early and mostly held those gains into the closing bell in New York for its 57th record closing high this year. Br...

End of Day Report – Friday 6 December: ASX 200 finishes down ahead of jobs data

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 ASX 200 has closed out the week in the red, down 54 points to 8421 (-0.6%). For the week down 0.14%. Almost all sectors closed in the red today, Uti...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 6 December: Bitcoin rallies above $100k | ASX to fall

05 Dec 2024

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Pre-Market Report – Thursday 5 December: Wall Street rises on Powell comments and Salesforce results

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities ended higher overnight with all three major indices closing in the green. Boosted by positive commentary from Powell and solid results fro...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 4 December: ASX 200 finishes down 33 points in quiet trade

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 ended 33 points lower (-0.4%) coming off record highs. The Aussie dollar took a big hit today, down 0.7% to 64.37c. In Asia markets are mixed,...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 4 December: US markets pause | SPI Futures down 30

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 inched higher Tuesday, eking out another record close.The broad market index added 0.05%, ending at 6,049.88. The Nasdaq Composite adv...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 3 December: ASX jumps 47 to new record | ZIP Chair resigns

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 rose 47 points to a new record of 8495 (0.6%). Gains across the board with the solid bank sector remaining the bedrock. ANZ up 1.1% and NAB up...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 3 December: US records fall | ZIP Chairman resigns

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 booked its 54th record closing high overnight, up 0.24%, while the NASDAQ rose nearly 1% led by gains in mega-cap tech stocks. Microso...

End of Day Report – Monday 2 December: ASX 200 up 12 in quiet trade | NST/DEG dominates

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 closes up 12 points at 8448 (0.1%) in lacklustre trade. Banks were mixed with the Big Bank Basket flat at $262.13. Insurers eased back as yiel...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 2 December: US markets firm | NST bids for DEG

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dow +0.42%, S&P 500 +0.56%, NASDAQ +0.83%, and Russell 2000 +0.35%. Eurozone inflation rose to 2.3% in November, as expected. Black Friday sales b...

End of Day Report – Friday 29 November: ASX down 8 points | Quiet end to the week

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 drifts 8 points lower to 8436 (0.1%). Banks eased again with CBA unchanged with NAB and ANZ off around 1%. The Big Bank Basket fell to $262.13...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 29 November: US markets closed | RBA overhaul

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US markets closed overnight.European markets better.SPI down 27.RBA Changes Passed.Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insig...

End of Day Report – Thursday 28 November: ASX 200 hits new record | CSL and CBA lead the way

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 pushed 38 points higher to fresh highs of 8444. Up 0.5%. Banks back in charge with the Big Bank Basket up to $263.13 (0.7). CBA up 0.6% and NA...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 28 November: US markets ease | Inflation numbers in focus

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 shed 0.38% to 5,998.74, snapping a seven-day winning streak. The Nasdaq Composite lost 0.6% to end at 19,060.48. The Dow Jones Industr...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 27 November: ASX 200 up 47 | Banks rebound, gold better

27 Nov 2024

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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 27 November: US markets hit records | CPI and AGMs continue

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dow advanced 123.74 points, or 0.28%, to close at 44,860.31, reversing course after dropping more than 300 points at session lows. The S&P 500 add...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 26 November: ASX 200 down 58 points | Banks smashed

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 fell 58 points to 8359 (-0.7%) on Trump tariff plans and banks saw a large sell-off with the Big Bank Basket down to $257.85 (-2.7%). CBA led ...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 26 November: US markets at new records | Gold falls 3%

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dow rose 440.06 points, or 0.99%, to 44,736.57. The broad S&P 500 gained 0.3% to end at 5,987.37. Both hit new all-time highs in the session, whil...

End of Day Report – Monday 25 November: ASX closes up 24 as momentum wanes | Banks ease on APRA

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 hits new records up 24 points to 8418 (0.3%). Some profit taking creeping in, but US Treasury appointment helping sentiment. Banks paused for ...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 25 November: ASX SPI up 52 | US markets lead the way

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street closed out the week on a positive note with all three major indices booking weekly gains following strong PMI data. Small caps outperforme...

End of Day Report – Friday 22 November: ASX up 71 for a 1.3% weekly gain | A2M creaming it

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 finished the week up 71 points at a new 8394 record. Up 1.3% for the week. All sectors firing with the banks pushing up yet again. CBA up anot...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 22 November: US markets positive | AGMs in focus

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow gained 461.88 points, or 1.06%, to finish at 43,870.35. The S&P 500 added 0.53% to close at 5,948.71. The Nasdaq Composite eked out a 0.03...

End of Day Report – Thursday 21 November: ASX closes flat after a busy AGM day | WBC the star

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 lost 3 points to 8323 in rudderless trade as AGMs dominated. Plenty of volatility underneath the surface. The banks as always in demand with W...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 21 November: US markets pause for Nvidia | Bitcoin hits records

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities mixed in fairly quiet Wednesday trading, though ended near best levels. Dow +0.32%, S&P 500 (0.00%), Nasdaq (0.11%), Russell 2000 +0.0...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 20 November: ASX closes down 48 points | Eyes on Nvidia

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 lost 48 points to 8326 (-0.6%) as nerves set in ahead of Nvidia and lack of follow-through from the move yesterday. Geo-politics weighing slig...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 20 November: US markets mixed | Nvidia in demand ahead of results

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 The Nasdaq popped 1.04% to finish at 18,987.47, while the S&P 500 gained 0.4% to end at 5,916.98. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 120.66...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 19 November: ASX up 74 points | TNE soars, banks solid

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 soared to new record highs before falling into the close, up 74 points to 8371 (+0.9%) as both the banking sector and the resources pushed ahe...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 19 November: US markets mixed | Tesla up on Trump move

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities finished mixed overnight, as the S&P 500 and NASDAQ gained 0.39% and 0.60% respectively recovering some losses ahead of Nvidia’s qua...

End of Day Report – Monday 18 November: ASX up 15 to 8300 | Iron ore and uranium rally

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 recovered from a cautious start to close up 15 points to 8300 (+0.2%) as iron ore futures kicked back above $100. BHP up 0.7% and RIO rallying...