Monday At The Close
The ASX 200 has jumped 78 points or 1.6%, regaining some of last week’s 4.25% loss.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 has jumped 78 points or 1.6%, regaining some of last week’s 4.25% loss.
Read MoreGlobal oil prices soared on reports that OPEC oil producers may be willing to discuss moves to reduce global oil over-supply.
Read MoreThe local share market is under pressure on Friday, held down by falls in the Financial, Healthcare and Materials sectors.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets fell on Thursday but lifted from lows on rumours that OPEC oil ministers were prepared to meet.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 has closed down 1.2%, held down by heavy falls in the financial sector and also a selloff on Asian markets.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets were mixed on Wednesday with investors focussed on dissecting comments from Janet Yellen on the economy.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 has closed up 45 points or 1%, regaining some recent losses. Healthcare stocks were the standout, lifted by Cochlear’s better-than-expected first half profit result.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 is recording some modest gains, up 18 points or 0.4%, helped by strength in the healthcare, financial and telco sectors.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets recovered from early losses on Tuesday although weakness remained in energy and financial sectors. At the close of trade the Dow Jones was down by 13points .
Read MoreThe local share market has fallen 1.2% on Wednesday, adding to Tuesday’s 2.9% fall. Every sector closed lower, with the IT & Telco sectors the worst performers.
Read MoreThe local share market has fallen 1.2% on Wednesday, adding to Tuesday’s 2.9% fall. Every sector closed lower, with the IT & Telco sectors the worst performers.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets tumbled on Monday as persistent concerns about global growth dominated sentiment. However losses did pare back towards the end of trade.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 plunged 143 points or 2.9%. Banks were the hardest hit, following in the footsteps of their European and US counterparts. The sector dropped 4.1%.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 is down 114 points or 2.3% held down by huge losses in the financial sector. It follows a similar selloff in banking stocks in Europe and the US overnight.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 is down 19 points or 0.4%, held down by heavy falls in the financial and energy sectors.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets fell on Friday. While job gains fell short of forecasts, higher wages and lower unemployment keep the Federal Reserve poised to lift interest rates. Shares in Linkedin plunged 43.6% on a weak earnings forecast.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 closed unchanged on Monday after opening down about 0.9%. Volume was lighter than average, with markets in China, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea closed for the Lunar New Year holiday.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 has closed down 4 points or 0.10%, regaining most of its earlier losses thanks to a rally in the materials sector.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets were choppy on Thursday. Shares fell in the morning session, rebounded in early afternoon trade before ending the session modestly higher. Oil prices eased after earlier gains.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 is down 30 points or 0.6% with losses in the financial and energy sectors outweighing gains in the materials sector.
Read MoreMining & energy stocks are surging ahead on Thursday thanks to a rise in oil & iron ore prices overnight.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets were volatile on Wednesday as investors mulled softer economic data, a weaker greenback, mixed corporate earnings and a rebound in the oil price.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 has jumped 103 points or 2.1%, almost regaining all of yesterday’s losses. The rally was thanks to a surge in the Materials and Energy sectors, which both rose about 6%.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets fell in line with European markets on Tuesday due to weakness in the energy sector. But defensive areas like telecom, utilities and consumer staples received support.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 has plunged 116 points or 2.3% today, with huge falls from NAB, CBA, Westpac, ANZ, BHP & Woodside Petroleum accounting for half the market’s losses.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 is down 81 points or 1.6% held back by huge falls in the Materials, Energy and Financial sectors.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets fell in the morning session on Monday, recovered in afternoon trade but then eased again at the close. Energy producers fell in response to another slump in oil prices with Exxon Mobil down 2%.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 has lost 50 points or 1% to close at 4,993. The energy sector was the worst performer, dropping 3.4%, while losses in the materials and financial sectors also weighed on the market.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 is down 28 points or 0.3% at mid-session, held down by heavy falls in the materials and energy sectors.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 is up 44 points or 0.9% to kick off the week in positive territory. The market is being boosted by strong gains in the Financial, Healthcare and Telco sectors.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets finished near the day’s highs on latest efforts by Japan to stimulate economic growth. The Dow Jones rose by almost 397 points or 2.5%.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 has closed up 0.75%, losing some early gains after the release of disappointing Chinese Manufacturing data for January.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 is fairly flat at mid-session, held back by losses in the financial and healthcare sectors.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets were higher in a choppy session on Thursday. The energy sector was boosted by higher oil prices. Investors digested earnings news and assessed the outlook for interest rates.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 has closed up 29 points or 0.6% to close out a dismal month on a positive note. Over January, the index fell 5.5%.
Read MoreThe US Federal Reserve left the federal funds target rate unchanged at 0.25-0.50%. The FOMC removed reference to the phrase that indicated balanced risks to the economic outlook.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 has closed up 29 points or 0.6%, regaining early losses thanks to strong gains in the energy and materials sectors.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 is a touch higher at mid-session, with gains from the energy & mining sectors offsetting losses from the financial sector.
Read MoreUS sharemarkets rose in line with European markets in response to higher oil prices. Oil producers led the gains. Better-than-expected earnings reports from 3M, Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble also buoyed market sentiment.
Read MoreThe ASX 200 has lost most of Monday’s gains, closing down 1.2% or 60 points to 4,946. The energy sector was the worst performer, falling 2.1%.
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