Thursday At The Open
US sharemarkets reversed course to end lower. The Dow Jones index was up 198 points after the strong jobs data but lost all gains after the Fed minutes.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets reversed course to end lower. The Dow Jones index was up 198 points after the strong jobs data but lost all gains after the Fed minutes.
Read MoreA 1% fall in the financial sector has weighed on the market on Thursday, with the ASX 200 finishing down 0.3% to 5,856.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 is up 0.3%, lifted by gains from the Materials and Energy sectors. However, losses from the banks are preventing the market from climbing higher.
Read MoreThe Dow Jones index rose by 39 points or 0.2% after trading in a 96-point range. The S&P 500 index rose by 0.1% while the Nasdaq rose by 4 points or 0.1%.
Read MoreThe local share market has managed to finish higher, with gains from the mining & energy stocks outweighing losses from the banks & telcos.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 is down 0.1% at mid-session, held back by falls from the banks, telcos & consumer staples. Mining & energy stocks are outperforming the market.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets cautiously greeted a new month and quarter. Traders and investors are awaiting a meeting between the US and Chinese leaders on Thursday and Friday.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 has finished the session down 0.3% with losses from the banks & telcos outweighing gains from mining & energy stocks.
Read MoreThe local share market is a touch higher at mid-session, helped by gains from the banks & healthcare stocks. Mining & energy stocks though are weighing on the market.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets fell on Friday as investors booked profits at the end of the quarter. Investors now look ahead to first quarter earnings to determine whether valuations for shares are justified.
Read MoreThe local sharmarket has finished up 0.1%, managing to close in positive territory thanks to gains from the Financial & Telco sectors.
Read MoreThe Australian market is taking a breather on Friday in what has been a very strong week for local equities. The ASX 200 index is down by 0.2%.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets rose on Thursday with investors positive about economic prospects in the lead-up to the release of first quarter earnings results.
Read MoreKeep in mind that shares remain near 23-month highs and thanks to gains ~3 per cent from the banks this week, makes March the best month of the year so far and this week the best since November for the ASX 200.
Read MoreLithium miner Orocobre is now the most shorted stock on the ASX, having taken over from Myer and Aconex in the past few weeks.
Read MoreThe local share market is climbing higher for a third straight session with the ASX 200 up 0.4% to 5,898.
Read MoreEuropean sharemarkets rose on Wednesday. There was little reaction from markets after the UK triggered article 50 – the formal announcement of Britain’s intention to leave the EU.
Read MoreThe local share market has climbed higher again on Thursday, taking this week’s gains to 2.5% – its best weekly performance since November. The benchmark index gained 0.4% today to a 23-month high of 5,896.
Read MoreUS sharemarket indices rose on Tuesday. Investors were encouraged by data showing consumer confidence at a 16-year high. Investors also seemed to get over any disappointment about the failure to secure healthcare reform and now hope for tax reform.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 has jumped 0.9%, adding to yesterday’s 1.3% improvement. At the close, Myer revealed Premier Investments was the buyer of a 10.77% stake in the company on Monday.
Read MoreThe local share market is surging ahead again on Wednesday, with the ASX 200 up 0.8% to 5,865.
Read MoreThe local share market is up a strong 0.9% with the ASX 200 trading back above the 5,800 point mark. Banks are the biggest improvers, while energy and industrials are also outperforming.
Read MoreUS blue-chip shares fell on Monday. Investors assessed the chances for President Trump to advance tax reform given the failure to reform the healthcare system.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 has jumped 1.3% to 5,821 – boosted by a rally in the financial sector.
Read MoreIt has been a negative start to the week for the Australian share market, with the ASX 200 down 25 points or 0.5%, adding to last week’s 0.8% decline. Miners, banks & telcos are the worst performers, while utilities are outperforming.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets ended mixed after President Trump pulled the bill to overhaul the healthcare system due to lack of support by Republican members of the House of Representatives.
Read MoreA recovery in the financial sector has helped the ASX 200 finish down just 0.1%, well off its worst levels of the day when it was down about 1%.
Read MoreThe local share market is off to a strong start, up 0.9% at mid-session. The market is being boosted by strong gains from the financials and telcos.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets closed lower on Thursday, ahead of the vote on the healthcare bill to repeal Obamacare. The Dow Jones index fell by 5 points. The S&P 500 index & Nasdaq each lost 0.1%.
Read MoreThe local share market has finished in the black for a second day – boosted by the banks & telcos. Over the week though, the index slipped 0.8%.
Read MoreMining & energy stocks are helping the market into positive territory on Thursday. The ASX 200 is up just 2 points, following yesterday’s 1.6% drop.
Read MoreUS markets finished mixed ahead of Thursday’s vote to repeal Obamacare. This is considered to be an important test for President Trump as far as political support is concerned. FTSE fell on news of attack outside UK parliament.
Read MoreAfter suffering its worst one-day fall in four months yesterday, the ASX 200 has closed up 23 points or 0.4%.
Read MoreThe local share market is retreating for a third straight day with the ASX 200 down a sharp 78 points or 1.4% following heavy losses on Wall Street overnight.
Read MoreUS markets slumped as investors concerned Trump admin may not have enough votes to pass reforms. Dow -1.1%, S&P500 -1.2%, Nasdaq -1.8%.
Read MoreThe Australian share market has suffered its worst one-day fall since November 9, with every sector finishing in the red. The ASX 200 lost 90 points or 1.6% to 5,684.
Read MoreFinancials & Telcos are weighing on the market, with the ASX 200 down 0.3% at mid-session. Utilities & industrials are the best performers.
Read MoreThe Australian share market has extended yesterday’s gains, with the ASX 200 slipping 4 points or 0.10% to 5,774.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets were largely flat on Monday with investors waiting for fresh data or information to provide direction. Over the week there will be data on housing sales and prices.
Read MoreAlmost all sectors are declining on Monday, with the ASX 200 down 0.3%. Real Estate, Utilities and Healthcare are the only sectors to improve.
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