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End of Day Report – Friday 6 September: ASX 200 up 31 | Banks up, resources down
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 continued to push slightly higher to 8013 up 31,(0.4%) as once again we saw banks rally to record highs and resources fall to depressing lows....
Pre-Market Report – Friday 6 September: US markets mixed ahead of jobs data | SPI up 9
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 dipped 0.3% to end at 5,503.41, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 219.22 points, or 0.54%, to settle at 40,755.75. The Nasda...
End of Day Report – Thursday 5 September: ASX 200 up 32 | Bullock talks tough
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rose 32 points with a late spurt to 7982 (+0.4%). Gains were modest as Michele Bullock poured yet more cold water on any rate cuts this year i...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 5th September: US markets steady | SPI up 2
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US equities closed mixed following a choppy trading session as treasury yields slumped on jobs data and Nivida extended its two-day sell-off to 11%. T...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 4 September: ASX 200 falls 1.9% | Resources mauled
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fell 153 points to 7951 (-1.9%) as all sectors suffered after big US and Asian falls. GDP coming in tepid at best did not help sentiment eithe...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 4 September: US markets spike lower | SPI down 94
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US equities slumped overnight, recording its worst day since the August 5th meltdown driven by economic concerns and a tech selloff. The S&P 500 l...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 3 September: ASX closes down 7 on quiet trade | Banks up
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fell 7 points to close at 8103 (-0.1%). Pre-US trade resuming after the Labor Day holiday. Once again, the banks pushed up, and resources fell...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 3 September: US markets closed | SPI up 4, eyes record again
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US Markets closed for Labor Day.SPI up 4, eyes record again.Commodities ease. Iron ore down nearly 4% to $97.Why not sign up for a free trial? Get acc...
End of Day Report – Monday 2 September: ASX 200 up 18, missed it by that much!
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rose 18 points to 8113 (0.2%) heading to an all-time high as banks shook off early nerves and sauntered higher. Failed to hold the record. CBA...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 2 September: US markets push higher | SPI down 18
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 ended the final session of the week higher with a late spike. The latest batch of data pointed to an ever-resilient US consumer, poten...
End of Day Report – Friday 30 August: ASX 200 up 47 | APX, DOW, HVN, RHC results
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 finished the week up 47 points to 8092 (+0.6%). For the month we are unchanged! Coincident? Pushed at close too. Solid gains across the board,...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 30 August: US markets slightly higher | DOW, RHC, TPG results
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow Jones managed a 0.6% gain, enough for its third all-time high since Monday. The Nasdaq composite, which is heavily weighted with technology st...
End of Day Report – Thursday 29 August: ASX drops 26 | Results and resources
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fights back to be down only 26 points to 8048 (-0.3%). Plenty of R&R today. Results and resources. Banks were firm as usual. The playbook ...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 29 August: Nvidia falls 7% on results and $50bn buyback
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.12% to close at 17,556.03, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.6% to end at 5,592.18. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 15...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 28 August: ASX 200 recovers a 62 point drop to finish flat
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX200 has finished the day flat as the market recovered 62 points from a midday dip. The monthly inflation number initially spooked our market wi...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 28 August: US market waits for Nvidia | SPI down 29
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 rose slightly on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to a major earnings report later this week. The broad market index gained 0.16% to ...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 27 August: Banks weaker, ASX 200 loses 13 | Results in focus
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fell 13 points to 8071 (+0.2%) as some results fatigue set in. Banks slipped from lofty heights, with CBA off 1.0% and NAB falling 1.0%, with ...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 27 August: US markets mixed | BHP, COL, WDS results
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US equities were mostly lower in Monday trading, though ended a bit off worst levels. S&P 500 and Nasdaq both lower after weekly gains of over 1% ...
End of Day Report – Monday 26 August: ASX 200 up 61 points | Banks and uranium in focus
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rose 61 points to 8076 (+0.8%) as uranium and US leads helped sentiment. Banks once again taking the market higher, CBA up 1.5% and NAB up 2.2...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 26 August: US to cut | SPI up 41, eyes all-time highs
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Global markets rallied overnight on comments from Fed Chair Powell that the “time has come” to start cutting rates. This had been expected by mark...
End of Day Report – Friday 23 August: ASX 200 flat | Results in focus - AX1, ING, JIN
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 limped into the Jerome show losing 3 points to 8024. Kamala Harris in ‘da house’ too. Up 0.8% for the week. Resources gave back some of th...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 23 August: US markets fall ahead of Powell | SPI Futures down 43
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 pulled back on Thursday as investors readied for a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the central bank’s annual Jackso...
End of Day Report – Thursday 22 August: ASX 200 up for 10 days straight | All about results
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rose another 17 points to 8027 (+0.2%) as Super Thursday produced a head-spinning deluge. Again, some good, some bad, and some very ugly. MP1 ...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 22 August: SPI Futures up 28 | Super Thursday results
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.57% to 17,918.99, also clinching its ninth positive day of 10. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up by 55.52 poin...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 21 August: Resource rally turns index around | WTC up 18%
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fought back from early losses to close up 13 points at 8011. Positive results and outlooks driving buyers. Pretty good considering CBA was ex-...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 21 August: US falls after 8 days of gains | BXB, CTD, DMP results
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 61.56 points, or 0.15%, to 40,834.97. The S&P 500 slid 0.2% to 5,597.12, while the Nasdaq Composite shed 0.3...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 20 August: ASX 200 up 17 | Results the focus
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 limped along with a 17-point rally to 7997 (+0.2%). Results in focus again. Some good, some bad and some ugly. Banks were mixed with a capital...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 20 August: US extends rally | DRR, ANN, MND
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 236.77 points, or 0.58%, to finish at 40,896.53. The S&P 500 rose 0.97% to close at 5,608.25, while the Nas...
End of Day Report – Monday 19 August: ASX 200 up 9 | WBC results
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 managed a small 9-point rise to 7976 (0.1%) as results dominated. WBC off to a promising start, up 2.5% its 3Q update beating estimates, the B...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 19 August: SPI down 14 | WBC results
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street closed out the week higher in an uneventful day of trade. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ rose for their seventh consecutive session advancing ...
End of Day Report – Friday 16 August: ASX 200 up 106 points | ASX, GQG, NAB results
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 roars 106 points ahead to 7971 (1,.3%) up 2.5% for the week, to finish 30 points above where we were two Fridays ago. Results and reactions th...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 16 August: US rally continues, SPI up 77
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stocks rallied on Thursday as investors regained confidence in the economy following encouraging consumer and labor data that helped ease recession wo...
End of Day Report – Thursday 15 August: ASX 200 up 15, jobs numbers stronger than expected
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 gave up its gains to be up only 15 points to 7866 (0.2%) after being skewered by jobs data and iron ore prices in Singapore. Economic data sho...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 15 August: ASX 200 up 28 - TLS - GMG - COH - TWE
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The NASDAQ and S&P 500 finished 0.03% and 0.38% higher, extending their winning streak to five sessions. US Inflation data reassured the markets t...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 14 August: ASX 200 up 24 - CBA Delivers - Iron Ore Slumps
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rose another 24 points to 7851 (+0.3%) as iron stocks fell hard on Asian price falls. BHP, RIO and FMG dragging the index back from 7910 high....
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 14 August: US Markets Bounce on PPI Numbers
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street closed higher overnight, hitting a two-week high after soft PPI data reinforced bets of rate cuts in September. The S&P 500 climbed 1....
End of Day Report – Tuesday 13 August: ASX 200 drifts 13 points higher - CSL falls on guidance - TPW soars - Nikkei back with Gusto
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rose 13 points to 7827 (+0.2%) in quiet cautious trade ahead of US PPI tonight. Results are once again the focal point. Solid numbers from TPW...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 13th August: SPI Unchanged - US Mixed Ahead of CPI - CSL - CGF - JHX Results
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US equities ended mixed overnight after a choppy day of trade. The Dow slipped 141 points (-0.36%). Up 90 points at best. Down 246 points at worst. Th...
End of Day Report – Monday 12 August: ASX 200 up 36 points - JBH Good - AZJ Bad - BPT Ugly
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rose 36 points to 7814 (+0.5%) in quiet trade. Just for a change, banks led the market higher, as we wait for CBA numbers on Wednesday. The Bi...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 12 August SPI jumps 59 Points - JBH Special Divided - AZJ Results
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street ended the week on a calmer note in an uneventful day of trade. The S&P rose 0.47%, almost regaining all its losses since Monday's...
End of Day Report – Friday 9 August: ASX 200 rallies 1.3% - Still Down 2.1% on the Week - QBE NWS and REA Results
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 closes up 96 points to 7777 (+1.2%) still down 2% for the week. Resources took up the baton in the ‘repechage’. Gains in iron ore in Singa...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 9 August US Rallies Hard - ASX SPI up 81 - Results in Focus
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street rallied overnight, ending near best levels after jobless claims fell more than expected, easing concerns that the labour market was weaken...
End of Day Report – Thursday 8 August - ASX 200 drops 18 points - Banks Rally - Resources Stumble - AMP Surprises
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 slips 18 points to 7682 (-0.2%) as banks rally and resources slip. BHP testing $40, down 2.0%, with RIO and FMG under pressure too. Lithium st...
Pre Market Report– Thursday 8th August - US Markets slip on Treasury Auction - SPI down 33 - Results Drop
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street closed lower overnight, ending near worst levels. Indices were weighed down by tech stocks and weak demand in treasury auctions, triggerin...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 7th August - ASX finishes up 19 at 7700 - US Futures better - Tokyo Continues to Bounce on BoJ comments
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 bounces 19 points to 7700 (+0.3%) as risks start to recede. Soothing words from a BoJ Deputy helped things along. Banks struggled or we woul...
Pre-Market Report - Wednesday 7th August - US Rally Fizzes - SPI Down 17 - US Earnings in Focus
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX to slip. SPI Futures down 19 points (-0.25%).US equities snapped a three-day wild rout as investors piled back into the market following recent co...
End of Day Report – Tuesday August 6th - ASX 200 up 31 - RBA leaves Rates on Hold - Asia Recovers _ Tepid Recovery Here
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 bounces 31 points to 7681 (+0.4%) as Japan rebounds strongly. RBA left rates unchanged as expected. Bank bounced hard, with the Big Bank Baske...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 6th August - SPI down 27 - US markets fall around 3% - RBA today - Japan in Focus
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street finished deep in the red overnight, hit with a renewed bout of volatility on talks about a US economic recession and a wave of institution...
End of Day Podcast – Monday 5th August - ASX 200 Falls 3.7% - Japanese Banks Tumble - Carry Trade Unwinds - US futures Show Significant Losses Ahead Still
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fell a huge 294 points or 3.7% today to 7650 as banks came under serious pressure. Financials across the region were aggressively sold off f...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 5th August - US Markets Fall Hard - SPI Down 115 - Risks Grow - NFP Stokes Recession Fears
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The sell-off on Wall Street continued for a second consecutive session overnight. Weak jobs data fuelled worries that the Fed's decision to hold ...
End of Day Report – Friday 2nd August - Murder on the Dance Floor - ASX drops 171 ahead of US Jobs
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 drops 172 points in the worst one-day fall in 16 months, to 7938 (-2.1%). For the week, we are relatively unchanged. All that record-breaking ...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 2 August: US Markets Tumble - Volatility Returns - SPI down 144 - Apple Reports
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US equities kicked off August sharply lower as the market whipsawed to risk-off just a day after the S&P 500 and NASDAQ recorded their best daily ...
End of Day Report – Thursday 1 August: ASX 200 up 22- Record - Banks Ease- Banks weaker as Resources find Friends - BOE tonight
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rallies only 22 points to 8115 (+0.3%) as good times roll. Record high. A slight sell-off in the banks with a tentative rotation to resources....
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 1 August: ASX SPI up 17 - US markets jump - Meta Delivers -Fed Holds
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US equities rallied overnight, driven by a surge in tech stocks and dovish commentary from Powell. The S&P 500 climbed 1.58%, with six out of 10 s...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 31 July: ASX has huge session up 139 points
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 has finished the day with a huge rally up 139 points or 1.8% to 8092. It’s best session since November 2022. All major sectors closed in the...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 31 July: ASX SPI up 29 - Microsoft Results _ AMD Numbers - CPI and Retail Sales in Focus
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street finished mixed as mega-cap tech stocks extended their losses in late trade as Microsoft’s results fuelled concerns over AI. The Dow adva...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 30 July: ASX 200 makes Good Recovery from Early Rout - Down 36 points - FMG down 10% as Block Trade Hurts - CCP Beats Expectations.
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rallies off lows to close down 36 points at 7953 (-0.5%) as banks steadied after early falls. CBA up 0.8%, and the Big Bank Basket rising to $...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 30 July: US Markets Tread Water - SPI Down 55 - Quarterlies Continue
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street ended virtually flat overnight ahead of a big week of tech earnings, Fed interest rate decisions and US labour data all due this week. The...
End of Day Report – Monday 29 July: ASX 200 up 68 - Banks lead - Tech and Industrials Firm - US earnings in Focus
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rallies another 68 points to 7990 (0.9%). Big week with Dow futures showing a positive start to the week. Banks and industrials once again the...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 29 July: SPI up 60 as US PCE comes in as Expected. Fed and BoJ Week
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US equities closed out the week on a positive note recouping some ground lost earlier in the week, boosted by inflation data raising optimism for a Se...
End of Day Report – Friday 26 July: ASX Rallies 60 as Resources Rebound - US PCE in Focus
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rallies 60 points to 7928 (0.8%) as iron ore rallies and China throws some money at stimulus. The ‘Three Amigos’ all spurted ahead, BHP up...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 26 July: US Markets Stabilise - SPI Jumps 33 - Gold Drops 1.3%
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street ended mixed overnight, following its worst performance since 2022 yesterday as markets began to doubt the sustainability of the AI-driven ...
End of Day Report – Thursday 25 July: ASX 200 drops 103 points - Banks Hold Up - FMG and MQG Punished
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 falls 103 points to 7861 (-1.3%) on US tech falls and quarterly disappointments. Banks held up relatively well as the Big Bank Basket fell to ...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 25 July: US markets Tumble on Earnings - SPI down 75 - MQG Update
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stocks sold off Wednesday, weighed down by underwhelming reports from Tesla and Alphabet, leading the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite to post the...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 24 July: ASX 200 Treads Water - Down 7 points - FLT Falls 4.8% - Gold Miners Shine
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 down 7 points in range-bound trade as we watch and wait (for what?) The index fell to 7964 (-0.1%), with banks steady, CBA down slightly, the ...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 24 July: ASX SPI up 11 - Tesla Disappoints - Alphabet Beats Estimates in Places but Lacks Detail
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street finished broadly lower, ending near worst levels before Tesla and Google kicked off the “Magnificent Seven” reporting season after the...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 23 July: ASX 200 Rallies Back 39 points Ahead of Tesla and Google - Resource Still Unloved
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rises 39 points to 7671 (0.5%). Banks and industrials lead the market back from Monday’s loss. CBA up 1.1%, NAB up 1.2% and the Big Bank Bas...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 23 July: US Tech Rallies Before Results - SPI up 55
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US equities rallied overnight, rebounding from their worst weekly performance since April. The Dow halted a two-day skid, rising 128 points (0.32%). U...
End of Day Report – Monday 22 July: ASX 200 rallies off lows - Down 40 - S32 dumped on Quarterly
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rallies off lows to close down only 40 points at 7932 (0.6%). Broad based losses following US weakness Friday. Banks saw sellers emerge with t...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 22 July: Bye Biden - SPI down 67 - Big Week in US
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Biden withdraws from US Presidential Race - US Futures opening slightly positive.Wall Street ended the week lower. A global technical outage cause cau...
End of Day Report – Friday 19 June: Solid rally off Lows. ASX 200 down only 65 points - Resources Underwhelm Again.
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 fell 65 points to 7972 (+0.8%) off its lows in quiet nervous trade. Dow futures slightly higher on the Trump speech. 90 minutes and talking un...
Pre-Market Report – Friday 19 July: Dow Drops 500 Plus - SPI down 87 - Risk Off as Volatility Increases.
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 533.06 points, or 1.29%, closing at 40,665.02. The S&P 500 dropped 0.78% to end at 5,544.59. The technology-...
End of Day Report – Thursday 18 July: Jobs Data Puts Rate Rises Back on the Cards. ASX 200 drops Only 21 points.
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 slips 21 points to 8037 (-0.3%) after the jobs number put rate rises (yes, rises) back on the table. Relatively calm markets as US futures ros...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 18 July: US Markets 'ChipWrecked' - Nasdaq Falls 2.8% SPI Down 43 - DMP Downgrades
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nasdaq, S&P 500 end sharply lower, hit by chips, megacaps; Dow extends rally.Trade fears hamper tech stocks, dollar falls amid rate cut talk.ASX t...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 17 July: ASX 200 up another 58 points - Off Highs - BHP down on Quarterly
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 cruised to another 59-point gain up around 0.7% as once again, banks and industrials took their cue from US records. Slight sell-off on the cl...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 17 July: SPI up 55 - US Markets Surge - Small Caps up 12% Now in 12 Days - Gold Hits Records
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US equities rose overnight supported by stronger-than-expected retail sales data which reinforced the view the Fed is approaching its easing cycle. Th...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 16 July: ASX 200 falls 18 to 8000. RIO Drops on Production Report - DRO Drops on Media Article - Banks Steady-
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 slipped 18 points to 7999 (+0.2%) as consolidation around 8000 the go. A big divergence again in banks and resources. RIO production numbers f...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 16 July: Trump Trade Back On - Dow Hits Record - SPI down 4 - RIO Production Numbers
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dow jumped 210.82 points, or 0.53%, to 40,211.72. The S&P 500 added 0.28% to 5,631.22. Both touched new intraday highs in the session, while the...
End of Day Report – Monday 15 July: ASX hits 8000 in Broad Based Rally. Banks Continue to Lead Charge
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 pushed another 58 points higher to 8018 (0.7%) in a broad-based rally. Well off the intraday high though on some cooling as we await react...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 15 July: ASX 200 eyes 8000 with SPI up 51 - US Markets Rally Again
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street ended the week on a positive note, with gains across all major indices. Fresh economic data reinforced bets that the Fed will cut rates in...
End of Day Report – Friday 12 June: ASX 200 hits Record. CBA bigger than BHP.
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 hits record high, up 70 points to 7959 (0.9%) as banks once again show a clean pair of heels. CBA pushed to a record, up 1.3% and a higher val...
Pre- Market Report - SPI up 45 - US CPI better than expected - Tesla tumbles on Taxi Delay - Gold bursts Higher on Lower USD.
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SPI up 45 points.Dow +0.08% S&P -0.9% Nasdaq -2% Russell 2000 up 3.6%. Just the second day since 1979 when the Russell 2000 rose more than 3% w...
End of Day Report- ASX 200 up 73 points. US CPI Tonight. Uranium Stocks Shine.
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX 200 rallied towards all-time highs, up 73 points to 7890 (0.9%) as rate cuts seem to be back on the agenda. US CPI tonight and some caution creepi...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 11 July: ASX to rally on the opening bell. SPI Futures up 73 points (+1.09%)
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street finished higher overnight, ending near session highs fuelled by gains in heavyweight tech stocksNvidia leads Nasdaq and S&P 500 to rec...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 10 July: Big Bank Basket flat, Big Resource Basket tumbled 1.1%.
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 has finished the day down 13 points (-0.16%) to 7817 in mixed trade which saw a recovery from opening lows. Telecom was the best performer...
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 10 July: ASX to fall. SPI Futures sharply lower, down 41 points (-0.52%).
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US equities ended mixed overnight. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ record their fifth and sixth straight record close, up 0.07% and 0.14%. Gains marked the...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 9 July: ASX200 Up 67 points in a Broad Market Rally
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 has finished the day up 67 points (+0.86%) to 7830 in a broad rally covering all sectors. Telecom finished on top thanks to Telstra’s 2....
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 9 July: The S&P 500 hits its 35th record high this year, up 0.10%.
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ASX to rise. SPI Futures up 17 points (+0.22%).The S&P 500 hits its 35th record high this year, up 0.10%. The NASDAQ notched its fifth consecutive...
End of Day Report – Monday 8 July: The ASX200 has started the week on a negative note.
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX200 has started the week on a negative note. Finishing down 59 points (-0.76%) to 7763 as the Materials and Energy sell-off continued into the ...
Pre-Market Report – Monday 8 July
07 Jul 2024
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End of Day Report – Friday 5 July: ASX holds onto yesterday's gains. Down 10 points.
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 has finished the day down 10 points (-0.12%) to 7822, holding onto most of yesterday’s gains. Healthcare was the best performing sector ...
End of Day Report – Thursday 4 July: Resources Lead the ASX Higher
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 has finished the day up 92 points (1.2%) to 7832 as resources kicked back to life. After weeks of selling pressure iron ore giants, copper...
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 4 July: ASX to jump. SPI Futures up 73 points (+0.94%).
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US equities closed broadly higher in a shortened trading session ahead of the US holiday. Weak economic data reinforced bets that the Fed will start c...
End of Day Report – Wednesday 3 July: Quiet Day - Good for Resources, Not So Good for Banks.
03 Jul 2024
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Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 3 July: Another good night on Wall Street.
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another good night on Wall Street. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ both closed at record highs. S&P 500 closed above 5,500, up 0.62%, marking its 32nd ...
End of Day Report – Tuesday 2 July: RBA minutes point to potential August rate hike.
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX 200 has finished down 33 points (-0.42%) to 7718, RBA meeting minutes passing quietly through the market while revealing a possible August rat...
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 2 July: ASX to slip. SPI Futures down 24 points (-0.31%).
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street kicked off the second half of the year on a positive note, with equities mostly higher in light pre-holiday trading. The Dow gained 51 poi...
End of Day Report – Monday 1 July: Floppy Day - Resources Surprising!?
01 Jul 2024
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Pre-Market Report – Monday 1 July: Financial Year Is Over
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall St finished the week lower on Friday night as the presidential debate prompted new political uncertainty, outweighing easing inflation data. The ...
End of Day Report – Friday 28 June: The ASX200 closes up 8 points as midday tax loss selling creeps in
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ASX200 has finished the day and financial year up 8 points (+0.1%) to 7768. Losing a 60-point gain from midday as tax loss selling crept in. US pr...