Friday At The Open
US sharemarkets eased modestly on Thursday. Grocery stocks eased on news of further price deflation. But energy stocks lifted in response to a spike of more than 4% in the oil price.
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Wednesday At The Open
US sharemarkets posted modest gains on Tuesday. While economic data was weaker-than-expected.
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US financial markets were closed on Monday for the Labor Day holiday. European shares were mixed in quiet trade on Monday.
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US sharemarkets rose on Friday after jobs data dampened expectations for a rate hike in September.
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US sharemarkets recovered from mild losses in the last hour of trade on Thursday. Although investors remained cautious ahead of the non-farm payrolls report due out on Friday.
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US sharemarkets eased on Wednesday. Stocks in the energy sector fell in response to a 3% fall in the oil price. But investors were encouraged by economic data, especially the private sector job gains which met expectations.
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US sharemarkets ended weaker on Tuesday as investors debated the timing of the next US rate hike.
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US sharemarkets rallied for the first time in four sessions on Monday. The discussion of higher US interest rates supported rate sensitive sectors, in particular financial stocks. JP Morgan gained 1%
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In a speech, the US Federal Reserve chair, Janet Yellen, said that the case for higher interest rates had strengthened.
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US sharemarkets eased modestly on Thursday as traders awaited a keynote speech from the Federal Reserve chair. Stock indexes held in tight ranges.
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US sharemarkets eased on Wednesday with weakness concentrated in the materials and healthcare sectors.
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US sharemarkets recorded modest gains on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq managing to hit an intra-day record high. The upbeat home sales data, supported the housing sector.
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US sharemarkets ended little-changed on Monday with gains in biotechs offsetting losses in the energy sector. Biotech shares were boosted by news of Pfizer’s $14 billion acquisition of cancer drug maker Medivation.
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US sharemarkets ended slightly lower as investors booked profits at the end of the week. Traders are now focussed on the Jackson Hole, Wyoming meeting of central bankers beginning on August 25.
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US sharemarkets recorded modest gains on Thursday as the lift in energy, base metals and gold prices supported commodity stocks.
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US sharemarkets recorded modest gains on Wednesday as investors digest the FOMC minutes. Disappointing earnings from retailers, Target (-6.4%) and Lowe’s (-5.6%) also hurt sentiment. Seven of the 10 major S&P sectors were higher.
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US sharemarkets fell on Tuesday, after fresh commentary on the timing of US rate hikes. New York Fed president William Dudley said an interest rate hike in September.
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US sharemarkets rallied to record highs on Monday, supported by the lift in oil prices. The rally in oil supported energy and material shares. The S&P Energy sector rose by 0.7%
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Wall Street capped a record-setting week with a day that left the three major indexes essentially flat.
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US sharemarkets posted solid gains on Thursday with the Dow Jones, the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq all finishing at record highs. The energy sector was boosted by a near 4.5% lift in the oil price.
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US sharemarkets fell on Wednesday with the Nasdaq retreating from record highs. The drop in oil prices weighed on energy stocks. The S&P Energy sector fell 1.4%.
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Strong earnings from a number of German companies including the world’s second largest reinsurer Munich Re, and automaker Daimler, helped the German Dax hit the highest levels in 2016.
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US sharemarkets eased on Monday with weakness in healthcare stocks partially offset by gains in the energy sector. Seven of the 10 major S&P sectors were weaker with the S&P healthcare sector losing 1%.
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The Bank of England announced a broad easing package. It included lowering its bank rate by 25bps to 0.25% as well as sovereign and corporate asset purchases.
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The Bank of England announced a broad easing package. It included lowering its bank rate by 25bps to 0.25% as well as sovereign and corporate asset purchases.
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US sharemarkets fell on Tuesday as weaker-than-expected economic data and falling oil prices added to growth concerns. Weak auto sales hurt the automakers with Ford and General Motors both falling by 4.3%.
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US sharemarkets ended mixed on Monday. A near 4% fall in oil prices weighed on energy stocks but technology stocks gained, led by Apple and Alphabet, parent of Google.
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After enjoying its best monthly gain in almost five years in July, the local market has kicked off the month stronger, closing at a one-year high.
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US sharemarkets ended mixed on Thursday, falling in early morning trade to the day’s lows before grinding higher in the afternoon session. Investors spent time digesting a barrage of earnings results. Shares in Ford fell by 8.2% after reporting weaker Chinese sales.
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US sharemarkets ended mixed on Wednesday as investors digested the Federal Reserve decision, earnings results and economic data.
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US sharemarkets improved from lows over Tuesday’s session to end mixed. Shares in Caterpillar rose by 5.2% after releasing earnings data but shares in McDonalds fell by 4.5%.
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US sharemarkets fell on Monday. A lower oil price weighed on the energy sector. And other investors chose to square positions ahead of a big week for earnings results and the Federal Reserve meeting to decide interest rate settings.
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US sharemarkets rose on Friday. Economic data beat forecasts. All ten S&P 500 sectors rose, led by utilities and telecoms.
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US sharemarkets eased on Thursday from record levels. Disappointing earnings results from Intel and Southwest Airlines weighed on sentiment and prompted profit-taking.
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US sharemarkets were stronger on Wednesday with technology stocks leading the way.
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US sharemarkets were mixed on Tuesday. Shares in Netflix fell by 13.1% after disappointing with its latest subscriber numbers in results released after the bell on Monday.
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US sharemarkets closed higher on Monday with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 closing at fresh record highs.
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US sharemarkets were mixed on Friday, although the Dow Jones managed to close at a fresh record high.
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US sharemarkets rallied on Tuesday with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones closing at record highs. Alcoa shares rose by 5.2% after reporting better-than-expected earnings after the close of the prior session.
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US sharemarkets rallied on Monday with the S&P closing at a record high, as investors continued to react to last week’s employment report. Gains were broad-based with seven of the major 10 S&P sectors higher.
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