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US stocks were mixed in overnight trade. Both the Nasdaq (-0.76%) and SP500 (-0.16%) declined. That result was better than the initial opening move, which suggested that bigger declines were likely. Argy bargy between the US and China is giving a mixed outlook for the trade war.

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Both US indices steadied later in the day. Solid US bank earnings from Wells Fargo...

The ASX 200 rose only 17 points today to 8899 (0.2%). But that action belies some extraordinary moves in the resources. Rare earths, lithium, critical metals, and strategic metal plays all soared. ARU up 25.4%, ILU up 15.8% and LYC up 5.0% with second liners flying. PLS up 2.7% and LTR rising 6.9%. Gold miners too in demand as bullion hit fresh records, NST up 2.8% and GMD up 5.4%. Big miners also got the memo, BHP up 2.2% and RIO ...

US markets recovered their composure in the first trading session for the week. The Nasdaq rose 2.2%, the SP500 2.02% and the VIX index dropped 12%. Bitcoin stabilised around US$115,650. US bond markets were closed for Columbus Day. The technology sector performed the strongest, with notable rises in TSLA (+5.4%) and AVGO (+9.9%). The major US banks are also reporting this week and should provide insight into Main Street America.

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The ASX 200 lost 76 points to 8883 (0.8%) as losses accelerated in the banks as the day wore on. The Big Bank Basket fell to $283.25 (-1.1%). ANZ bucked the trend as it unveiled its new strategy and suspended the buyback. It was up 3.3%. MQG slumped 4.0% and other financials also in the naughty corner, NWL down 4.0% and HUB dropping 5.6%. REITS pretty flat, Insurers slightly lower, SUN down 1.2%.  Industrials showed losses with QAN...

US stocks accelerated selling into the close after Trump tweeted on new 100% tariffs on China, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing down 878.82 points, or 1.9%, at 45,479.60. The S&P 500 lost 2.71% to settle at 6,552.51, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 3.56% to 22,204.43. The broad-based index’s decline was the largest since April 10. Prior to Trump’s comments, stocks were sizably higher, with the Nasdaq hitting a new ...

The ASX 200 fell 12 points to 8959 (0.1%) in quiet trade again ahead of the US reporting season. Down 29 points for the week. Banks were firm as CBA rose 0.6% and NAB up 0.6% with ANZ being in trouble for its culture again. The Big Bank Basket rose to $286.43 (0.5%). MQG lost 0.8% on a GS downgrade. L1G continued to fly following its FUM and merger with PTM. NWL rose 5.3% as a broker upgraded. ZIP ran 2.1% and PNI rose 3.5%. REITs ...

US stocks fell overnight and the Aussie futures market went mildly down in sympathy. The Nasdaq did lift from its intraday low in late trade. Both bitcoin and gold fell too. Most eyes will likely be on rare earth shares today as China adds to its restrictions and conditions around the metals. China controls approximately 80% of the rare earths market and uses it as leverage in trade negotiations. Copper stocks could continue to ral...

The ASX 200 closed up 22 points at 8970 (0.3%) in somewhat lacklustre trade. Banks slid led by CBA down 1.3% and the Big Bank Basket down to $284.98 (0.9%). NAB also down 1.4% with other financials firming. REITS slipped slightly, GMG down 0.5% and SCG off 0.3%.  Industrials mixed and uninteresting, QAN rose 1.1% and TLS gained 0.8% with REA bouncing 1.2%. WOW and COL also better. Healthcare mixed, SIG up 3.1% and RMD down 1.2%.

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• S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher as tech strength outweighs Fed concerns
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• IMF chief says global economy doing 'better than feared,' risks remain
• France's Macron will appoint new prime minister in next 48 hours
• Markets face 'sharp correction' if mood sours o...

The ASX 200 closed down 9 points at 8948 (-0.1%) in listless trade. Industrials remain under pressure, WES off 2.2% and ALL down 1.3% with retail falling as APE dropped 2.0%. Tech also in the doldrums, WTC falling another 0.4% and XRO off 1.7%. The All-Tech Index down %. TLS slid 1.0% and REA down again. Banks eased slightly with NAB down 0.4% and the Big Bank Basket down to $287.45 (-0.4%). MQG falling again. REITs off, GMG down 0...

The S&P 500 struggled on Tuesday, bogged down by a drop in Oracle shares amid investors’ worries about the profitability of the artificial intelligence rollout. Wall Street also looked for more developments out of Washington with the U.S. government shutdown in its second week.

The broad market index pulled back 0.38% to close at 6,714.59, snapping a 7-day winning streak, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.67% to finish at 22,788...

The ASX 200 slipped 25 points to 8957 (-0.3%) in a mixed session. Banks clawed back early losses, CBA unchanged and the Big Bank Basket at $287.46 (%). Financials were a little mixed, ASX fell 1.4% and CGF rose 2.4%. GQG fell 6.1% as tech rallied in the US. GQG is not a fan of AI strategy. Industrials eased, ALL down 1.3% and WES falling 1.3% with retailers under a little pressure. MYR unchanged as Lew moved to another 3% of the co...

• S&P 500, Nasdaq reach all-time closing highs on AI dealmaking boost
• ASX to rise, AMD paces tech rally on Wall Street – AFR
• White House says no shutdown-related layoffs yet, but warns they could come
• US unemployment claims rise moderately amid labor market freeze
• Talks begin in Egypt on Trump plan to end Gaza war
• Trump imposing new 25% large truck tariff starting Nov. 1
• Euro zone inflation risk declining but ECB cut still possible...

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Wall Street had a mixed session on Friday night. Dow Jones up 239 points to a new record high. S&P 500 flat. Nasdaq 0.3%. All three indices losing morning gains to close near the low. The US government shutdown prevented the release of nonfarm payrolls data but a survey by the Institute for Supply Management showed a fourth consecutive month of contraction, keeping hopes of further rate cuts alive. Mixed sector performance. Hea...

The ASX 200 kicked another 42 points higher at 8987 (0.5%), heading towards records. Banks were solid, CBA up % and ANZ up %. The Big Bank Basket up to $288.49 (+0.4%). Wealth managers kicked too, MQG up 1.8% and NWL rising 1.0%. Insurers slid slightly, QBE down 1.4% and MPL off 0.8%. REITs ok, DGT pushed 11.7% higher on a company upgrade. Healthcare was once again doing ok, CSL up 0.8% and RMD up 3.0%. Tech also rallied, WTC up0.3...

Wall Street reached record highs with modest Thursday gains despite the US government shutdown, as Tech helped boost US indices. S&P 500 up 0.1%, Nasdaq rose 0.4%. Dow rose at the open but then began to fall, troughing at about 11:15am, steadily rising from there onwards. Closed in upper mid-range, up 79 points. Mixed sector performance. Materials and Tech the primary drivers with Meta rising 1.4% and Intel gaining 3.8%. Energy...

A very solid day with the ASX 200 up 100 points to 8946 (1.3%). Most sectors firing. Banks on mortgage growth, resources on commodity prices and CSL on pharma tariff news perhaps? CBA rose 1.7% despite some IT issues, the Big Bank Basket rose to $287.36 (+1.5%). Wealth managers also doing well with GQG up 3.8% and PNI rising 2.6%. PPT up 6.9%. Insurers also firm. REITs sprinted away led by GMG up 2.2% and healthcare had a great day...

Wall Street recorded another positive session despite the US government shutdown and weaker-than-expected private payrolls data. S&P 500 up 0.3%, Nasdaq rose 0.4%. Dow fell at the open but quickly rebounded, occasionally rising but unable to maintain its strength. Closed with modest gains, mid-range, up 43 points. Mixed sector performance. Healthcare the standout again, up over 3.0%. Continued the rally from the previous day af...