Pre-Market Report – Friday 25 July: US markets mixed, results dominate | SPI down 37
Wall Street recorded a modestly positive session as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh highs, boosted by positive Alphabet results which fuelled continued AI optimism. S&P 500 up 0.07%, Nasdaq up ...
24 Jul 202511min
End of Day Report – Thursday 24 July: ASX 200 down 28 points | MQG drops 5%, FMG up 4.3%
The ASX 200 drifted 28 points lower to 8709 (-0.3%) as Michele Bullock’s lunch time speech partly dashed rate cut hopes for August. Banks flat with CBA unchanged and the Big Bank Basket at $274.86 (+0...
24 Jul 202513min
Pre-Market Report – Thursday 24 July: US pushes higher on trade deals | Alphabet and Tesla results
Wall Street recorded a positive session as the EU and the US appeared to edge closer to a trade deal – believed to be similar to the deal penned with Japan. 15% broad tariff which could extend to cars...
23 Jul 202515min
End of Day Report – Wednesday 23 July: ASX 200 up 60 | Banks catch a bid, resources firm
The ASX 200 closes up 60points at a record high of 8737 (0.7%). Resources firm but not charging, iron ore coming off the boil slightly, BHP up 0.8% with FMG up 2.3%. Gold miners were better, NEM up 1....
23 Jul 202513min
Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 23 July: US markets mixed, SPI up 40 | Earnings in focus
Wall Street mixed overnight as markets digested earnings reports, anticipates further reports, and watched for signs of progress in trade talks. S&P 500 up 0.06%, Nasdaq down 0.39%. Dow was choppy in ...
22 Jul 202514min
End of Day Report – Tuesday 22 July: ASX 200 up 9 | CBA crashes again, resources back
The ASX 200 finished up 9 points to 8677 as the initial rally fizzled out. More the sellers turned up in spades for the banking sector again. CBA crushed 3.1% with the Big Bank Basket down to $272.11 ...
22 Jul 202513min
Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 22 July: US markets mixed, SPI up 14 | Resources in focus
Wall Street recorded a positive session, although it couldn’t maintain its early highs, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at new highs, ahead of Big Tech earnings kicking off this Wednesday with Alp...
21 Jul 202512min
End of Day Report – Monday 21 July: ASX 200 drops 89 | Banks stumble badly, BHP, RIO and FMG higher
The ASX 200 dropped 89 points to 8668 (-1.0%) giving back Friday’s gains as banks came under intense pressure. The Big Bank Basket dropped to $279.24 (2.6%). CBA and WBC leading the sector down with ...
21 Jul 202511min
