Australia…1 hour in… ASX200 up 14

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ASX200 up 14 points (0.2%) to 7107.

 

  • AMP (+4.4%); is being sued by ASIC for “unconscionable behaviour” uncovered by the Hayne royal commission 3 years ago.  They were charging dead people.  AMP says it has remediated all affected accounts.
  • Commonwealth Bank (+0.4%); Investor Day on as I write.
  • Costa Group (-24%); AGM on as I write.  Have said they see an improved 1H but clearly there is something not right……….
  • Emerge Gaming (+16%); said it has reached 1m subscriber milestone.
  • Fisher and Paykel (-9.5%); FY net profit +82% after an “extraordinary year” but keeps guidance unchanged.
  • Qantas (-1%); Virgin has started cancelling flights in and out of Melbourne.   No word from Qantas as yet……

 

………and MSCI changes to the Index take effect close of market tomorrow.  Here is a quick summary of the changes;

  • Additions to Global Index;   Domino’s,   Reece
  • Deletions from Global Index; AMP, Cimic, TPG Telecom
  • Additions to the Small Cap Index; AMP, Aust Ethical, Arena REIT, Betmakers, Brainchip, Cimic, City Chic, Galaxy, Imugene, Nuix Paladin, Telix, United Group
  • Deletions from Small Cap Index ; Domino’s Pizza , Ecofibre , Service Stream

About Scott Phillips

Scott has over 35 years experience in Australian equities, starting as a “chalkie” and trader on the Stock Exchange Trading Floor and spending the last 25 years advising and trading for International Institutions. He has been an Executive Director at JPMorgan and Nomura, a Governor of the Australian Stock Exchange and was recently awarded a Lifetime Achievment award by the Australian Stockbrokers Association.

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