Evening Report: Encouraging end to a choppy week for markets
The Australian sharemarket rose by close to 0.5% on Friday, snapping a three-day losing streak in what was a busy week for markets.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket rose by close to 0.5% on Friday, snapping a three-day losing streak in what was a busy week for markets.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket is snapping a 3-day losing streak, with the ASX 200 lifting by ~0.75% thanks to gains across most sectors and a strong lead from Wall Street.
Read MoreAfter enjoying a record close on Monday, the Australian sharemarket has now extended its losing streak to a third day, hitting a one-month low in the process.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket is slipping for a third day, held back by tech stocks together with Westpac and NAB which are both trading ex-dividend.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket fell for a second day despite last night’s stimulatory Budget. While most sectors finished lower, it follows the ASX 200’s record close on Monday.
Read MoreDespite last night’s big spend budget, the ASX 200 is slipping for a second day after hitting a record high Monday. Tech stocks are standing out while most other sectors are under pressure.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket fell away from Monday’s record close, with most sectors finishing in the red. Tech stocks were the hardest hit, losing ground for the seventh time in eight days.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket has wiped out most of Monday’s gains, with the ASX 200 falling by ~1.2% at lunch. While the index closed at a record high yesterday, almost all sectors are pulling back today.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket rose for a fourth time in five days, with the ASX 200 approaching 14 ½ month highs in the process. While tech stocks were by far the hardest hit this week, gold stocks were the strongest performers.
Read MoreThe Aussie sharemarket extended its winning streak to a third day, with the ASX 200 lifting by 0.39 per cent. CBA hit a six-year high, ANZ fell despite posting a larger profit and dividend while travel stocks declined.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket is edging higher at lunch on Tuesday, following modest improvements in the United States overnight. Energy and mining stocks are standing out.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket is edging higher at lunch, with the ASX 200 up by ~0.3%. Westpac is lifting by around 4% and handed down a $3.5bn cash profit for the first half.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket has shaken off record highs hit in the US overnight, with all sectors currently in negative territory. The ASX 200 remains on track to lift for a seventh straight month.
Read MoreThe US sharemarket rose by 0.7% overnight, hitting a fresh record high in the process. Facebook rose by over 7% in response to its latest results while Amazon’s quarterly profits more than tripled.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket is higher for a second day, keeping the ASX 200 on track to lift for a seventh consecutive month. Energy and tech stocks are standing out while Woolies and Fortescue are slipping after handing down quarterly updates.
Read MoreThe US sharemarket lost ground in late trade despite the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates on hold for a 9th month. Apple, Facebook, Boeing, Ford, Spotify and Shopify all released earnings.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket finished lower for a second day with most sectors heading backwards. However, with just three trading days left in April, the Aussie market is having its best month of the year.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket is falling for a second day with most sectors in negative territory.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket edged higher on Friday, however fell short of extending its winning streak to a fifth consecutive week. Retail stocks were among the hardest hit.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket is down slightly at lunch, keeping the market on track to end a four-week winning streak as most sectors pullback from a choppy start.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket staged a healthy recovery to finish higher for a fourth day and fourth consecutive week. The ASX 200 is within 2 per cent of a record high.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket is taking a break from the gains with the ASX 200 down by ~0.25%. Losses from the major banks, Origin Energy (ORG) and Fortescue (FMG) are weighing on the index.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket rose by 0.5%, hit the best levels in 13.5 months and continues to close in on all-time highs. Stronger than expected employment growth provided a boost this afternoon.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket has faded from a better start to finish flat on Tuesday in cautious trade ahead of US profit and inflation figures, Aussie jobs data and key numbers on China’s economy.
Read MoreAlthough the Aussie market snapped a five-day winning streak, it follows the ASX 200 hitting a 13-month high on Thursday, remains within striking distance of pre-COVID record highs and had one of its strongest weeks of the year.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket is down by 0.4% and is putting an end to a five-day winning streak. Travel stocks are pushing lower after the government’s updated vaccine recommendations.
Read MoreThe Aussie sharemarket rose by 0.6%, hit a seven-week high and closed in on a 13-month high thanks to gains across all sectors. For the first time in 2021, the ASX 200 improved for a fourth straight day.
Read MoreWhile the Aussie market has faded from this morning’s best levels, the ASX 200 is still lifting for a fourth consecutive day and remains near a 13-month high.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket rose for a second straight session, with the ASX 200 up 0.56% heading into a four-day long weekend. Technology and mining stocks rose most.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket is edging higher on 1 April, with mining and tech stocks lifting most. The ASX 200 has improved for six consecutive months thanks partly to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket rose by 0.5% on Friday, lifting for a third day while having its best week since early February and is in its sixth straight month of gains.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket edged higher by 0.5% on Wednesday, with most sectors finishing higher. Around $5bn in dividends were distributed by a handful of companies while energy stocks fell heavily as oil prices declined overnight.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket is lifting despite a weak lead from Wall Street and a 6% tumble in oil overnight. Losses from energy stocks, miners and travel firms are being offset by gains across most sectors.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket failed to hang onto this morning’s gains, with the ASX 200 closing 0.1% lower on Tuesday. BHP snapped a six-day losing streak and paid investors a record dividend, while Airtasker rose 61.5% on its first day of trade.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket is lifting for a second day and has recouped all of last week’s declines. Kathmandu (KMD), Sigma Healthcare (SIG) and New Hope (NHC) are up following the release of earnings.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket fell by 0.5% on Friday, slipping for a third day and failing to extend the market’s winning streak to a third consecutive week. Energy stocks fell most.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket is down slightly for a third day but has bounced off this morning’s lows. Energy stocks are the hardest hit following a 7.1% decline in oil prices.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket recovered from a tentative open, with the ASX 200 lifting for a third consecutive day. While some resource stocks lost ground, around 80% of companies on the ASX 200 advanced.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket is advancing for a third day and is trading near the best levels of the session as most sectors lift.
Read MoreThe Australian sharemarket rose by 0.8% on Friday, making it the best gain of the week. While all sectors improved gold miners, A2 Milk, Treasury Wine Estates and Flight Centre came under pressure.
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