Market Updates

Pre-Market Report – Monday 18 November: US markets slip | Powell turns slightly hawkish

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities sank Friday closing out the worst week in more than two months following Powell's announcement on Thursday stating the Fed wasn’t i...

End of Day Report – Friday 15 November: ASX finishes the week strongly

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 has finished the week on a strong note, up 61 points or +0.7%. Down slightly for the week overall. All major eleven sectors finished in th...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 15 November: Powell comments take Wall St down | SPI Futures up

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities closed in the red overnight near session lows following hawkish comments from Fed Chair Powell dampening market hopes for another rate cut...

End of Day Report – Thursday 14 November: ASX 200 gains 31 points | Banks bounce back

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 has finished the day up 31 points or 0.4%. Giving up morning gains as Asian markets drifted lower before a late rally set in. Employment n...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 14 November: US markets flat post CPI | AGMs in focus

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 inched higher by 0.02% to close at 5,985.38, while the 30-stock Dow ticked up 47.21 points, or 0.11%, to 43,958.19. The blue-chip inde...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 13 November: ASX 200 drops 62 points | ANZ ex-dividend

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 recovered to close down only 62 points at 8193 (0.8%). Banks were under pressure with ANZ ex dividend down 4.0% with CBA down 0.4% and NAB off...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 13 November: US markets take a pause | Yields jump

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 US equities took a breather overnight as treasury yields kicked higher, the USD hit a two-year high, and profit-taking following the post-election r...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 12 November: ASX 200 drops 11 points | PDN stumbles

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 dropped another 11 points to 8256 (-0.1%) as the bifurcation between banks and resources continued. Resources again on the nose, BHP off 1.8% ...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 12 November: US markets continue to rally | Bitcoin hits US$87k

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow gained 304 points, or 0.69%, to 44,293.69. The Dow’s rise brought the index above 44,000 for the first time. The S&P 500 added 0.1% to e...

End of Day Report – Monday 11 November: ASX 200 falls 29 points | BHP, RIO, FMG smashed

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 fell 29 points to 8260 (-0.4%). Big iron ore miners were the target today as prices fell in Asia on stimulus disappointment. BHP off 4.1% and ...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 11 November: US markets hit new records | Iron ore falls

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street ended the week higher supported by solid consumer sentiment data and bets that Trump’s pro-growth agenda will fuel corporate America. Th...

End of Day Report – Friday 8 November: ASX 200 up 69 | Banks rally to fresh highs

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 ended the week sprinting 69 points higher to 8295 (+0.8%). A good 2.2% rise for the week. It has been a momentous week, money being put to wor...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 8 November: Fed cuts 25bps | S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit records

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 gained 0.74% to close at a record high of 5,973.10. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.51% to reach 19,269.46 — its first close above 1...

End of Day Report – Thursday 7 November: ASX 200 up 27 in late rally | NAB flat on results

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 rose 27 points with a late surge to 8226 (0.9%) in an interesting reaction to a soaring US market. Resources actually held up with BHP up 0.9%...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 7 November: US markets soar on Trump 2.0 | NAB results

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street rallied hard overnight reaching record highs after Trump secured the US presidency. All three major indices ended at record levels with ma...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 6 November: Possible Trump victory | US Futures and Bitcoin leap

06 Nov 2024

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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 6 November: US markets rally on election day | GMG results

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 rose solidly on Tuesday in a broad rally for stocks as traders awaited the results from a high-stakes U.S. presidential election.The b...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 5 November: ASX 200 down 33 in quiet trade | RBA leaves rates on hold

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 finishes down 33 points to 8132 (0.4%). Quiet trade on Cup day with the RBA leaving rates on hold as expected. Banks eased back slightly, CBA ...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 5 November: US markets slip | RBA and Melbourne Cup

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street closed in the red overnight following a choppy day of trade as polls continue to show a tight race in the US presidential election. The Do...

End of Day Report – Monday 4 November: ASX rises 46 points | WBC results, MIN dumped

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 kicks 46 points higher to 8165 (+0.6%). Banks and industrials leading the charge higher. WBC rose 0.9% on a higher dividend and an extension o...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 4 November: Westpac reports $7bn NPAT | Election ahead

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities rebounded from the previous day's sell-off led by Amazon’s 6.2% gain on strong results. Equity markets brushed off weak nonfarm pay...

End of Day Report – Friday 1 November: Good afternoon rally | Iron ore positive

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 down only 41 points at 8119 (-0.5%) after a good afternoon rally on iron ore miners turning positive. Some slightly better Chinese data helpin...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 1 November: US markets fall | Apple, Amazon, Intel after-hours

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All three major US indexes finished in the red overnight led by tech stocks. Meta down 4.1% and Microsoft off 6.1% after both companies raised growing...

End of Day Report – Thursday 31 October: Pre-election nerves creep in

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 closes down 20 points to 8160 (-0.3%) as some pre-election nerves creeping in. Banks were steady as results loom, NAB the standout up 0.9% wit...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 31 October: Microsoft and Meta report sound results

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities end in the red following another round of corporate earnings and key economic data. The Dow Jones pared earlier gains and finished at sess...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 30 October: ASX drops 69 points in a nasty sell-down

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 has finished the day down 69 points or 0.8%. Selling set in from the open and continued all session long. The 11:30 inflation print did li...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 30 October: Big Tech outperforms as Wall St finishes mixed

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street closed mixed overnight. The NASDAQ hit a record high, gaining 0.78% propelled by gains in tech stocks. Alphabet jumped 5.18% in after-hour...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 29 October: The ASX records another modest rise

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 closed up 28 points to 8249 (+0.3%) locking in its third consecutive day of gains. Consumer discretionary stocks took centre stage today with ...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 29 October: Modest rise for Wall St ahead of big earnings week

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities kicked off the week on a positive note ahead of the busiest week of corporate earnings with 169 companies set to report this week. The Dow...

End of Day Report – Monday 28 October: ASX 200 up 10 | WTC and MIN slightly better

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 closes up 10 points at 8222 as caution creeps in. Quarterlies causing some serious volatility but banks under a little pressure with the Big B...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 28 October: US markets mixed | Big ten days to come

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities ended mixed Friday as the Dow dropped 259 points (-0.61%), the NASDAQ  rose 0.56%, and the S&P 500 remained flat. Financial stocks ca...

End of Day Report – Friday 25 October: The ASX limps into the weekend

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 limped into the weekend up only 5 points to 8211, closing out the week down 0.87%. Banks solid again with CBA up 0.4% and the Big Bank Bas...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 25 October: Dow falls for fourth day | Tech rallies, Tesla jumps 22%

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ gaining 0.21% and 0.76%, buoyed by gains in Tesla rallying 21.9%, its biggest rally since May...

End of Day Report – Thursday 24 October - The ASX Drops 10 Points Struggling off a Weak US Lead

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 finished a quiet session down 10 points to 8206 (-0.1%) again rallying off early lows as banks were back in fashion. CBA up 1.2% with the ...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 24 October: US markets down again | Tesla up 10%

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Both the S&P 500 and the Dow had their third straight day of losses this week.The 30-stock Dow plunged 409.94 points, or 0.96%, ending the day’s...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 23 October: ASX 200 finishes up 10 points in a quiet session

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 finished a quiet session giving up early modest gains to close up 10 points at 8216. A mixed session, banks are holding firm with the Big ...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 23 October: US markets stabilise | Maccas in trouble

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 ended the session lower by 0.05%, closing at 5,851.20. It was the broad market index's first back-to-back loss since early Septem...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 22 October: ASX falls 139 points as 10-year yields hit 4.43%

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 fell hard 139 points to 8206(1.7%) as selling hit all sectors. 10-year bond yields rose again, with interest rate-sensitive stocks suffering t...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 22 October: US markets nervous ahead of results | Yields jump

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell Monday, giving back some of the strong gains from last week, as Treasury yields rose and investors awaited new e...

End of Day Report – Monday 21 October: MIN and WTC fall hard | Gold miners hitting highs

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 jumped 61 points to 8344 (+0.7%) as resources back in vogue. China cut rates today, iron ore futures rallied slightly. BHP up 1.4% on Samarco ...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 21 October: Wall Street finishes higher, led by tech stocks

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street finished last week higher, led by tech stocks following Netflix’s strong earnings report. The Dow rose 37 points (+0.09%) closing at a f...

End of Day Report – Friday 18 October: ASX 200 drops 73 points | Banks steady

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 closed down 73 points at 8264 (0.9%). A weak end to a good week. Resources under pressure again with the Big Three suffering despite iron ore ...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 18 October: Dow hits record | Netflix up 4.8% on results

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street ended mixed following stronger-than-expected retail sales data. The Dow gained 161 points, clocking its fourth-record close in the last fi...

End of Day Report – Thursday 17 October: ASX 200 up 71 | Uranium and gold shine

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 closed off highs after jobs number but still up 71 points to a new record close 8356. Banks and industrials leading us higher again. The Big B...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 17 October: Dow hits new record | Jobs data at 11.30am

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities finished higher overnight with traders rotating out of mega caps and into smaller firms. Russell 2000 gained 1.64% and has hit its highest...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 16 October: ASX 200 falls 34 points | Gold shines

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 closed 34 points down at 8285 (-0.4%) as China steadied. Normal service has been resumed, Banks up and resources down. Lithium stocks were hit...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 16 October: US markets slip on ASML falls

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities ended lower near worst levels after Europe's most valuable chip company ASML -16% forecasted lower-than-expected 2025 sales, triggeri...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 15 October: ASX hits new record, up 66 | Banks and miners rally

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 continued its march higher today, up 66 points to a new record close of 8318 (+0.8%) as the banks and miners rose in lockstep. The Big Four we...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 15 October: Momentum carries US markets higher

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities kicked off the week on a positive note hitting fresh all-time highs in a fairly uneventful day of trade. The S&P 500 rose 0.77%, notch...

End of Day Report – Monday 14 October: ASX 200 up 38 points | Resources rally on China

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX rallied 38 points to 8260 (0.5%) just a few points shy of a record close. Banks and resources in favour as US bank reports revive optimism, CBA up...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 14 October: US markets strong, China disappoints

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities ended the week on a high note with the Dow rising 410 points (+0.97%) and the S&P 500 climbing 35 points (+0.61%) to hit record highs ...

End of Day Report – Friday 11 October: ASX 200 falls 9 points | US banks report tonight

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 closed down 9 points on the day at 8215. Banks were mixed, ANZ up 0.2% with the Big Bank Basket flat at $234.17. Insurers and MQG rose slightl...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 11 October: US markets slip slightly on CPI | Tesla awaits

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities came under pressure overnight following hotter-than-expected inflation data and a slowdown in the labour market raising bets that the Fed ...

End of Day Report – Thursday 10 October: ASX up 37 points | Resource rally

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 rose 36 points to 8223 (+0.4%), well off the early highs despite a rally in resources with Asian markets back in the green. BHP up 1.4%, RIO u...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 10 October: Wall Street gains | Resources manage small bounce

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street finished higher overnight ahead of inflation data tonight. The Dow Jones closed near session highs, up 432 points (+1.03%). Up 482 points ...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 9 October: ASX 200 closes up 11 | RIO bids for LTM

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 rose 11 points to 8187 as an early rally was snuffed out by weak Chinese markets. Banks good. Resources bad. The Big Bank Basket rose to $234....

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 9 October: US markets push higher | Oil drops hard

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities bounced back overnight recovering the previous session's losses buoyed by gains in tech stocks. The Dow added 126 points (+0.030%). U...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 8 October: ASX 200 falls 29 points as China fails to fire up

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 reversed early gains on Chinese disappointment falling 29 to 8177 as resources stumbled and banks pushed higher. The Big Bank Basket rose to $...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 8 October: Wall Street sells off | Rate cuts pushed back

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All three major US indexes finished in the red overnight as treasury yields rose while bets that the Fed will hold rate cuts steady at the next FOMC m...

End of Day Report – Monday 7 October: Banks, tech and resources lead

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ASX 200 finished the day up 55 points (0.7%) to 8205. Led by the Banks and Tech with Resources, Discretionary stocks and Energy also doing well. T...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 7 October: Dow Jones closes at record high

06 Oct 2024

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End of Day Report – Friday 4 October: ASX 200 down 0.8% for the week | NFP tonight

04 Oct 2024

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ASX 200 slips 55 points to 8150 (0.7%) off lows as we head into a crucial weekend. US Jobs data and Middle East the focal points. Banks came off again...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 4 October: US markets fall on Middle East | Oil up 5%

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks fell on Thursday as concerns over Middle East tensions kept investors on edge. NFP Friday.The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 184.93 pts or 0...

End of Day Report – Thursday 3 October: ASX 200 up 7 in quiet range bound trade

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 rose 7 points in quiet range-bound trade to 8205 (+0.1%). Banks flat with the Big Bank Basket unchanged at $232.40; financials were slightly f...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 3 October: US markets muted | Oil and gold pauses

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 added 0.01% to 5,709.54, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.08% to 17,925.12. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 39.55 points, or 0...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 2 October: ASX 200 falls 11 as we wait for more from Israel

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 slipped 11 points to 8201 (0.1%) in quiet trade. Eyes on the Middle East. Hong Kong markets rallied sharply after the holiday. China still clo...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 2 October: US market eases on Middle East tensions

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 173.18 points, or 0.41%, to 42,156.97. The S&P 500 pulled back 0.93% to 5,708.75, while the Nasdaq Composite...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 1 October: ASX falls 61 points | Banks and iron ore under pressure

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 The ASX 200 started the quarter down 61 points to 8209 (-0.7%) as resources and banks fell back to earth. China closed for Golden Week. BHP fell 2.9...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 1 October: US markets stage late rally | China closed for a week

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 rose to a record close on Monday, concluding a winning month and quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 17.15 points, or 0.0...

End of Day Report – Monday 30 September: ASX hits new record, up 58 | Iron ore shines

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 finished up 58 points at 8270 (+0.7%). Nice tickle up at the close for month’s end. Another day and another resource rally, as Chinese marke...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 30 September: US markets mixed | Golden week beckons

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall St finished the week mixed as traders overnight digested the two biggest news stories – US PCE inflation came in slightly below expectations an...

End of Day Report – Friday 27 September: Fresh record | Resources explode, banks down

27 Sep 2024

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Record high.ASX 200 finished the week steady up 9 points to 8212 (0.1%) as banks fell and resources rallied. ASX 200 unchanged on the week. The Big Ba...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 27 September: US markets rally | Resources race ahead

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US stocks rose Thursday, with the S&P 500 hitting a new record, following the release of upbeat U.S. economic data. The broad market index climbed...

End of Day Report – Thursday 26 September: ASX kicks 77 points higher with more Chinese stimulus

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 closed up 74 points to 8202 (+0.9%) as resources took off again and banks stabilised. More Chinese stimulus announced. Modest losses in the bi...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 26 September: US markets mixed | SOL earnings

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones lost 293 points (-0.70%) and the S&P 500 retreated 0.19% pulling back from recent record highs. The NASDAQ eked out a small 0.04% ga...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 25 September: ASX 200 drops 16 | Resource rally continues

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 drifted 16 points lower to 8126 (0.2%) as the ‘Great Rotation’ continues with banks weaker and resources pulling away. BHP up 3.8% with RI...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 25 September: US markets slightly higher | Resource rally

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

S&P 500 rose 0.25%, closing the session with its 41st record close for the year. The Dow too notched a record close, up 84 points (+0.20%). Up 156...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 24 September: ASX 200 up 11 | RBA leaves rates on hold

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 fell 11 points to 8142 (-0.1%) on a big day of divergence. The great rotation kicked in with resources doing very well following the PBoC firi...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 24 September: US markets push higher in quiet trade | RBA in focus

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 climbed to a fresh closing high on Monday as traders looked to build on last week’s gains following the Federal Reserve’s interest...

End of Day Report – Monday 23 September: ASX 200 closes down 57 | China cuts short term rates

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 finished down 57 points to 8153 (-0.7%) despite hopes for Chinese stimulus and better US and European futures markets. Banks eased back led by...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 23 September: US markets mixed | SPI down 68

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street finished mixed Friday, following the previous day’s rally fuelled by the Fed’s upsized interest-rate cut. The Dow nudged higher by 38 ...

End of Day Report – Friday 20 September: ASX 200 gives up strong gains but still a record

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 wilted after a great start to close up only 18 points at 8210, unable to hold on to earlier big gains. Triple witching and index rebalancing i...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 20 September: US markets celebrate rate cut | New record highs

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow advanced 522.09 points, or 1.26%, ending at 42,025.19, marking its first close above the 42,000 threshold. The S&P 500 rose 1.7% to close ...

End of Day Report – Thursday 19 September: ASX 200 hits new record, up 0.6%

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 closed up 50 points to a new record high of 8192 (+0.6%) on SPI expiry day. Some wobbles post job numbers were quashed by buyers stepping back...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 19 September: Fed cuts by 50bps | US markets fall

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 103.08 points, or 0.25%, to end the day at 41,503.10. It was up as much as 375.79 points just after the Fed deci...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 18 September: ASX 200 hits new record, up a single point!

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 drifted around to close up 1 point ahead of the Fed. Banks were firm, again, the Big Bank Basket up to $247.05 (+0.4%). MQG rallied another 0....

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 18 September: US markets in wait and see mode

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched down 15.9 points, or 0.04%, to close at 41,606.18. The 30-stock index also hit a fresh record during the sessi...

End of Day Report – Tuesday 17 September: ASX 200 up 19, just shy of record

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 finished up 19 points to 8141 just shy again of a record close. Relatively quiet and steady ahead of crucial Fed move on Wednesday. Banks were...

Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 17 September: ASX likely to hit record highs today

16 Sep 2024

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End of Day Report – Monday 16 September: ASX 200 closes up 22 | Banks push ahead

16 Sep 2024

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ASX 200 kicked off the week on a positive note, gaining 22 points to 8122 (+0.3%), just 27.1 points away from its previous all-time high. Banks did mo...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 16 September: US heads towards new records | Fed in focus

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street ends the week on a positive note as markets raise bets for a bigger rate cut by the Fed next week. The S&P 500 rose 0.54% overnight, a...

End of Day Report – Friday 13 September: ASX 200 flirts with all-time high | Banks slip

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 rose 24 points to 8100 (+0.3%) having hit close to an all-time high and backed off. Banks sold off as resources rose. It was the turn of iron ...

Pre-Market Report – Friday 13 September: US markets rise on PPI | Gold hits record

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities rose overnight after PPI data reinforced expectations for a 25bps cut by the Fed next week. The Dow Jones finished near session highs, up ...

End of Day Report – Thursday 12 September: ASX runs 88 points higher as banks and resources fire

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 kicked 88 points higher to 8076 ahead of ECB decision. Best day in three weeks. Back to within 72 points of an all-time high. Uranium and lith...

Pre-Market Report – Thursday 12th September: US markets rally after CPI and Nvidia

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All three major US indexes closed higher overnight, with a rebound in tech stocks offsetting earlier losses following a disappointing inflation report...

End of Day Report – Wednesday 11 September: ASX 200 falls 24 as banks drop, resources rise

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 closed down 24 points to 7988 (-0.3%) as banks fell and resources rose. CBA led the falls down 1.9% with the Big Bank Basket down to $242.11 (...

Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 11 September: US markets mixed ahead of CPI and debate

10 Sep 2024

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Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 10 September: US markets rally | Apple event

09 Sep 2024

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Wall Street kicked off the week higher with all three major indexes gaining over 1%, buoyed by bargain hunting following last week's sharp sell-o...

End of Day Report – Monday 9 September: ASX 200 recovers to only be down 25 points

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ASX 200 rallied back from early losses to close only 25 points down at 7990 (-0.3%). No follow through this morning as resources found some bargain hu...

Pre-Market Report – Monday 9 September: US drops on jobs number | WBC has a new king

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US equities finished the week on a negative note, weighed down by concerns over a slowing labor market and a tech sell-off. All three major indexes fi...