Pre-Market Report – Monday 19 May: US markets firm | Moody's downgrades US
Another good night on Wall St despite bearish headlines. S&P 500 up 0.7%. Nasdaq up 0.52% and the Dow up 332 points. Closing on the high. Michigan consumer sentiment dropped on Friday for the 5th mont...
18 Touko 202510min
End of Day Report – Friday 16 May: ASX up 46 points to 3-month high | Resources rally
The ASX 200 wilted slightly from 8400, to close up only 46 points at 8344, touching a 3-month high. Today, it was all about resources as BHP, RIO, and FMG rallied. The gold sector, too, was back in de...
16 Touko 202512min
Pre-Market Report – Friday 16 May: US markets positive | Gold rallies, oil falls
Wall Street recorded another mixed day in a choppy session as US data came in weaker than expected. US producer prices unexpectedly dropped and retail sales were mixed. S&P 500 up 0.41%, NASDAQ down 0...
15 Touko 202512min
End of Day Report – Thursday 15 May: ASX up 18 points | CBA and banks driving higher
The ASX 200 rose 18 points to 8298 (+0.2%) as the banks put in another solid day. CBA is up 1.3% with NAB once again slightly outperforming, ANZ up 1.7% with the Big Bank Basket up to $266.85 (+1.3%)....
15 Touko 202512min
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 15 May: US markets mixed | Gold and oil slip
Wall Street recorded another mixed session as sectors diverged in their reactions to the US-China trade deal. S&P 500 up 0.10%, NASDAQ up 0.72%. Dow down. Rose at the open and fell throughout the day ...
14 Touko 20259min
End of Day Report – Wednesday 14 May: ASX 200 up 11 | CBA results, ALL dips on earnings miss
The ASX 200 was up 11 at 8280 (0.1%), with some big movers hurting positive sentiments. ALL had an 8.9% fall on an earnings miss, and MQG slid 1.6% as ASIC looks at short selling reports. CBA reported...
14 Touko 202512min
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 14 May: The rally continues | Nasdaq up 1.6%
Wall Street recorded primarily positive results as US inflation data came in slightly below expectations at 0.2% MoM rather than the 0.3% forecasted. S&P 500 up 0.72%, NASDAQ up 1.61%. Dow down. Fell ...
13 Touko 20253min
End of Day Report – Tuesday 13 May: ASX 200 rallies 36 points | Gold miners hit, banks ease
The ASX 200 rose 36 points to 8269 (0.4%). 11-week high. Disappointing in some respects as defensive stocks saw sellers move to more leverage assets. Banks slipped with ANZ Ex-dividend, the Big Bank B...
13 Touko 202511min
