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More records on climate change opportunity, James Hardie sees renovation boom It was another banner day for the sharemarket with the ASX200 (ASX: XJO) adding another 0.3% driven higher by an incredible rally in the lithium or ‘green energy’ sector. Whilst the materials sector was down 0.1% for the day, the likes of Pilbara (ASX: PLS) and Orocobre (ASX: ORE) were…

No records today, Suncorp smashes expectations, Transurban’s problem tunnel It was a flat day for the market despite a strong positive start, with the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) giving up its initial 0.5% gain slowly throughout the afternoon. The majority of sectors were lower, or more broadly flat, with the financials sector the only real positive contributor…

ASX fights back, COVID winners back as lockdowns extended, oil at three-year high The ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) overcame a negative lead to finished broadly flat on Monday. COVID-19 outbreaks in almost every state barring Victoria have sent the market back into the realm of 2020’s top trades. On the one hand, travel and tourism-facing stocks suffered,…

ASX higher, Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) dividend boost, Lend Lease (ASX:LLC) CEO leaves, Crown Ltd (ASX:CWN) has an uncertain future The ASX200 (ASX:XJO) finished 0.5% higher, with every sector but consumer discretionary adding to returns. IT was once again the standout with both Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Zip Co (ASX:Z1P) hitting all-time highs as BNPL valuations took another leap forward. Whilst reported…

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…

ASX 200 ekes out a gain, tech profit taking continues, Trump bans WeChat Global markets continued their negative trend on Friday, the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) falling 0.3%, but managing to finish the week up a solitary 5 points; outperforming most global markets. It was a similar story in the US, with both the Nasdaq and…