ASX struggles higher, rates on hold, giant gold merger, US stocks fall The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) struggled to a 0.3% gain on Tuesday, the energy, +2.3%, and materials sector, +1.1%, the key contributors. The biggest news was the ‘merger of equals’ between Australian gold miners Saracen Minerals (ASX:SAR) and Northern Star Mining (ASX:NST). The merger…
Rollercoaster continues, ASX finishes 2.6% higher, Budget night ahead, US rallies 1.6% The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) delivered its strongest day in four months, adding 2.6% despite the public holiday in NSW and much lower volume as a result. The positive news was threefold; the Government announced that tax cuts would be brought forward and back…
Before last week’s positive COVID-19 test, there was little doubt President Trump was on the comeback trail. Amid signs of an economic recovery, positivity around hopes for a vaccine, and progress on another fiscal stimulus package, all was looking up for a second term. Then came the ‘Presidential Debate,’ in which Trump brought Democratic candidate…
Trump’s positive COVID-19 test sparks volatility, ASX falls 1.4% Volatility is on the rise, the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) falling 1.2% at the open before gradually recovering. The index then capitulated on the news of President Trump’s positive COVID-19 test as investors quickly shifted to a risk off mood. The ASX 200 finished the day 1.4%…
October starts on the front foot, fiscal stimulus in focus, property improving October started better than September finished, the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) finishing 1.0% higher as Prime Minister Scott Morrison began announcing his fiscal stimulus package and US Congress appeared to be nearing a deal on one of their own. The Federal Government is turning to…
ASX 200 falls 2.3%, oil price tanking on second wave concerns, utilities profits hit, US posts a positive finish The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) finished Wednesday 2.3% lower taking the loss to 4.0% for the month; the first negative result since March and down -1.4% for the quarter. The energy sector led the losses, down 4.2%, as a combination…
ASX finishes flat, BOQ loan impairments increase, weak overseas lead market to open lower The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) ultimately finished flat, after trading as much as 0.8% higher during the session. Industrials and tech companies offered support, adding 0.7% and 2.4% behind Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT). SYD reacted positively to news that the…
ASX opens weaker, travel rallies on Tasman bubble, strong open ahead The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) finished 0.2% lower to open the week, increasing the likelihood of the first negative month since March. The real estate of A-REIT sector was among the few positives, with Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) and GPT Group (ASX:GPT) finished over 2% higher…
With the end of the month comes another round of investment manager portfolio updates. This week we move our attention to tech company valuations, with the Nasdaq 100 down close to 7% in the last month. The August updates from Hyperion Asset Management, one of the top-performing global equity strategies over the last 12 months,…
Loosening the reins, ASX 200 higher, banks rally, US recovers on stimulus hopes The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) staged a stunning recover, finishing the day 1.5% higher leading to a 1.7% improvement for the week. The financial sector, up 3.7%, contributed over half the recovery on its own, ANZ Banking Group Ltd (ASX:ANZ) and National Australia Bank…
