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The US sharemarket was quiet on Friday as investors squared positions ahead of a long weekend. While the Dow Jones eased by 0.1%, the broader S&P500 edged higher to near record highs despite coronavirus concerns.

The Australian sharemarket edged higher on Friday, lifting for a fourth session and finishing just shy of a fresh record high despite coronavirus worries.

Local shares held their ground in early trade on Friday, dismissing the lower finish on Wall St to be posting modest gains in early trade.

US sharemarkets were mixed as investors came to grips with a new methodology for measuring coronavirus cases.

The ASX 200 finished 15pts or 0.21% firmer to 7103.2, lifting for a third day, in what was a choppy day for the Australian sharemarket. Equities were driven most by mixed signals on the spread of the Coronavirus.

US markets have rallied with fresh all-time highs for the Dow Jones and S&P 500. The Dow is gaining over 200pts with an hour to trade. Investors are hopeful that the spread of the coronavirus in China has slowed to the lowest levels in two weeks.

The Aussie market improved for a second successive session with much of today’s gains due to the jump in CBA shares. The bank contributed nearly 20 of the 33 points made on the ASX 200 index, while Blackmores slumped nearly 13% on a negative update

The Australian sharemarket is lifting for a second day, advancing by around 0.4% at lunch. A stronger profit result from CBA is contributing most to the market’s gains.

US sharemarkets retreated from record highs on Tuesday. There was positive news on the slowing of coronavirus cases.

The ASX 200 ended Tuesday’s session with a gain of 43 points or 0.6%. Every ASX sector ended higher – although solid gains for the big banks were the foundation. Hearing implant maker Cochlear (COH) ended lower following a profit warning.

Local shares have followed global markets higher with banks providing the foundation for the day’s gains. Earnings results from Northern star (NST), Challenger (CGF) & Transurban (TCL) also helped to lift the markets.

Wall Street remains buoyant despite concerns over the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. All major US indices are higher with the tech heavy Nasdaq outperforming and hitting record highs with roughly an hour to trade.

The Australian sharemarket eased by 0.14% on Monday ahead of dozens of companies posting profit results this week. Boral fell most after warning of lower profits while JB Hi-Fi surged on record results.

The Aussie market is extending recent losses with the ASX 200 weighed most by losses from energy, mining and tech names. Gold stocks and JB Hi-Fi (JBH) are among the most improved with JBH impressing after releasing its first half results.

US sharemarkets eased from record highs on Friday as investors booked profits and squared positions at the end of the week. Employment data encouraged investors but some questioned whether stocks had risen too far, too fast.

The Australian sharemarket eased by 0.38% on Friday due to losses from resource stocks and banks. The ASX 200 index edged higher this week.s

The Aussie market is looking to snap a three-day winning streak with the ASX 200 easing on broad-based losses led by materials and energy. The benchmark index is down close to 0.5% at lunch with only consumer staples providing much resistance.

US sharemarkets hit record highs during Thursday’s session. Investors were encouraged by China’s move to cut tariffs a day after the central bank cut interest rates.

The Aussie market has extended its winning run into a third day with the ASX 200 climbing 73 points or 1.05% to 7049 as investor concerns over the coronavirus ease globally. Banks, miners & CSL were the main contributors to what was broad based gains.

Local equities are lifting for a third day as US market hit record highs and the daily growth rate of coronavirus infection steady.

US sharemarkets rose on Wednesday. Investors were encouraged by strong economic data and reports of progress by scientists in developing treatments for coronavirus.

While the Australian sharemarket edged higher for a second day, the gains fall short of recouping Monday’s losses. Markets likely to remain volatile as coronavirus spreads.

Local shares have followed global markets higher with the ASX 200 briefly breaking back above 7,000pts. Health, mining & tech names have been among the leading contributors while defensives such as consumer staples, utilities & gold underperform.

US sharemarkets rose sharply in response to the stimulus provided by China’s central bank.

It was an improved session for the Aussie market with the ASX 200 lifting 25 points or 0.37% to 6948. Retail stocks were among the most improved while energy names lagged. The Aussie dollar also rallied after the RBA kept rates on hold at 0.75%.

Local shares are modestly higher at lunch on Tuesday after the steep retreat seen on Monday. Health care names are the most improved, along with consumer discretionary operators. Shares in Temple and Webster (TPW) surged after reporting better than expected earnings.

The US sharemarket is up by around 0.5% with 1 hour of trade remaining; only enough to recoup a quarter of Friday’s declines as the coronavirus remains a concern.

The Aussie market suffered a heavy loss to start the new week and month with the ASX 200 sliding 94 points or 1.34% as concerns grow over the potential impacts of the coronavirus outbreak. Energy, mining and bank stocks were among the major drags while safe havens such as gold stocks improved most.

The ongoing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak has weighed on the local sharemarket as we move into the month of February.

The US sharemarket fell by 2.1% on Friday, making it the worst day in five months and enough to wipe out all of January’s gains for the Dow Jones.

The Australian sharemarket edged higher by just 0.1% on Friday, but still rose by 5% in January despite coronavirus concerns. Healthcare and tech stocks surged by around 11% this month.

Local shares have followed the example set by their US peers overnight & moved higher on Friday. Investors have been encouraged by the assessment of the WHO which highlighted that Chinese authorities are managing the Coronavirus pandemic effectively.

US sharemarkets fell in line with other global markets on Thursday as investors dissected the economic and financial effects of the coronavirus.

The Aussie sharemarket fell by 0.3% on Thursday as coronavirus concerns continue. Newcrest (NCM) and Fortescue (FMG) both fell on underwhelming quarterly results while travel stocks lost ground.

The ASX 200 has seen mixed trade so far on Thursday as investor weigh a host of company updates. At the same the Coronavirus continues to demand attention as forecast assess the economic fall out.

Early gains fade as Coronavirus cast a shadow over sentiment.

The Aussie market rose by 0.5%, enough to recoup a third of Tuesday’s losses. Treasury Wine Estates was the main weight after warning of lower profits. Inflation picked up slightly and a rate cut next week is unlikely.

Local shares have recovered from the biggest one day sell off this year. Consumer staples have been weighed down by 22% fall of Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) shares. Banks are providing the foundation for the days gains.