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The ASX 200 limped into the weekend up only 5 points to 8211, closing out the week down 0.87%. Banks solid again with CBA up 0.4% and the Big Bank Basket at $246.82 (+0.3%). Insurers were mixed, REITs slid, SGP down 1.2% and GPT off 0.6%. Industrials also weaker, Defensive supermarkets sold off, WOW and COL off with WES down 2.5%.

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US equities ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ gaining 0.21% and 0.76%, buoyed by gains in Tesla rallying 21.9%, its biggest rally since May 2013, following strong earnings and bullish forecasts. The Dow lost 141 points (0.33%) posting its fourth consecutive day of losses, its longest losing streak since June. Up 8 points at best. Down 323 at worst. Small firms Russell 2000 ticked 0.23% higher, and the VIX eased 0.83%. US...

The ASX 200 finished a quiet session down 10 points to 8206 (-0.1%) again rallying off early lows as banks were back in fashion. CBA up 1.2% with the Big Bank Basket up to $246.15 (+1.0%). Financials firmed, QBE bounced back up 0.6% and GMG up 0.3% although REITs flat generally. Healthcare was mixed as CSL bounced a little.

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Both the S&P 500 and the Dow had their third straight day of losses this week.

The 30-stock Dow plunged 409.94 points, or 0.96%, ending the day’s session at 42,514.95. The S&P 500 lost 0.92%, closing at 5,797.42.

The Nasdaq Composite lost 1.6%, ending at 18,276.65.

Tesla up 10% after hours on better than expected results.

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The ASX 200 finished a quiet session giving up early modest gains to close up 10 points at 8216. A mixed session, banks are holding firm with the Big Bank Basket up to $243.79 (+0.3%) with insurers easing as QBE fell 0.4% under an ASIC spotlight.
 
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The S&P 500 ended the session lower by 0.05%, closing at 5,851.20. It was the broad market index's first back-to-back loss since early September. The 30-stock Dow slid 6.71 points, or 0.02%, ending at 42,924.89 and posting a second straight losing day. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed with a gain of 0.18% to 18,573.13.

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ASX 200 fell hard 139 points to 8206(1.7%) as selling hit all sectors. 10-year bond yields rose again, with interest rate-sensitive stocks suffering the most. The Big Bank Basket fell to $242.99 (-2.0%). CBA off 2.2% and NAB down 2.1%. REITS under pressure, GMG down 2.7% and SCG off 2.5%. Healthcare is suffering, CSL is down 2.9% and PME is dropping by 4.0%. Industrials were weaker across the board; retail fell despite better-than-...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell Monday, giving back some of the strong gains from last week, as Treasury yields rose and investors awaited new earnings reports.

The S&P 500 slipped 0.18% to 5,853.98. The 30-stock Dow lost 344.31 points, or 0.8%, to close at 42,931.60 and snap a three-day run of winning sessions. The Nasdaq Composite was the outlier, rising 0.27% and ending at 18,540.01.

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ASX 200 jumped 61 points to 8344 (+0.7%) as resources back in vogue. China cut rates today, iron ore futures rallied slightly. BHP up 1.4% on Samarco update, RIO up 1.9% and FMG rallying 1.5%. Gold miners in demand again, NST up 1.9% and EVN shooting higher, up 5.2%. Lithium stocks also seeing short covering, PLS up 3.4% and MIN suffering badly on CEO and tax issue news, down 13.8%. Oil and gas stocks better with WDS up 1.3% and ST...

Wall Street finished last week higher, led by tech stocks following Netflix’s strong earnings report. The Dow rose 37 points (+0.09%) closing at a fresh record high, its fifth in the last six sessions. The S&P 500 chalked up a record close too, gaining 0.40%. However, gains were restrained by losses in the energy sector, bogged down by lower oil prices. Financial stocks also weighed with the S&P 500 Banks Index falling 0.1%...

ASX 200 closed down 73 points at 8264 (0.9%). A weak end to a good week. Resources under pressure again with the Big Three suffering despite iron ore better in Singapore. BHP off 2.2% and FMG slipping 1.9%. Lithium still in struggle street, PLS down 0.4% and MIN off 2.9%. Gold miners were a little mixed despite bullion rises, NEM up 0.8% but GMD down 0.9%. Oil and gas slid, WDS off 1.3% and uranium stocks saw profit taking after bi...

Wall Street ended mixed following stronger-than-expected retail sales data. The Dow gained 161 points, clocking its fourth-record close in the last five sessions. The S&P 500 eased 0.02%, paring earlier gains which saw the index touch a fresh record intraday high. The NASDAQ notched a 0.04% gain, while small caps Russell 2000 lost 0.25%. US retail sales rose 0.4% MonM in September, beating expectations of a 0.3% rise and signif...

ASX 200 closed off highs after jobs number but still up 71 points to a new record close 8356. Banks and industrials leading us higher again. The Big Bank Basket up to $245.49  (+1.7%) as results (and dividends) beckon. CBA up 1.6% and MQG up 0.7%. Insurers did well on higher bond yields following robust job growth and unemployment at 4.1%. REITs also in demand. GMG up 1.7% and SCG firing 1.9% better., Industrials rose, WES up 1.6% ...

US equities finished higher overnight with traders rotating out of mega caps and into smaller firms. Russell 2000 gained 1.64% and has hit its highest level in almost three years and the S&P Small Cap 600 gained 1.4%. The Dow closed at a record high for the third time in the last four sessions, up 337 points (+0.79%), ending above 43,000. Up 360 points at best. Down 48 points at worst. The S&P 500 closed just short of anoth...

ASX 200 closed 34 points down at 8285 (-0.4%) as China steadied. Normal service has been resumed, Banks up and resources down. Lithium stocks were hit hard after some downgrades from Macquarie. PLS off 3.6% and MIN down 2.3%. Oil and gas mixed after WDS reported quarterly better than expected. Big iron ore fell a little after RIO -1.1% missed expectations on ore shipments, BHP down 1.1%,  and FMG was unchanged. Gold miners were the...

US equities ended lower near worst levels after Europe's most valuable chip company ASML -16% forecasted lower-than-expected 2025 sales, triggering a sell-off in the semiconductor sector. The Dow and S&P 500 fell from their record highs. Dow ended 325 points lower (-0.75%). Up 213 points. Down 362 points at worst. The S&P 500 slid 0.76% but held above 5,800, while small caps Russell 2000 finished just above flat line. ...

ASX 200 continued its march higher today, up 66 points to a new record close of 8318 (+0.8%) as the banks and miners rose in lockstep. The Big Four were back in demand with the Basket up to $240.18 (+1.6%). MQG managed a 0.3% rise with other financials doing well too, ASX up 1.3% and NWL up 2.9%. REITS recovered after yesterday’s sell-off. GMG up 0.7% with SCG up 0.6%. Healthcare better too, CSL continuing higher up 0.6% with RMD u...

US equities kicked off the week on a positive note hitting fresh all-time highs in a fairly uneventful day of trade. The S&P 500 rose 0.77%, notching its 46th record high this year. The Dow also posted a record finish, up 201 points (+0.47%) to 43,065. Up 275 points at best. Down 157 points at worst. The NASDAQ advanced 0.87%, buoyed by gains in semiconductor stocks.

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ASX rallied 38 points to 8260 (0.5%) just a few points shy of a record close. Banks and resources in favour as US bank reports revive optimism, CBA up 0.9% and ANZ up 1.6% with the Big Bank Basket up $236.36 (+0.9%). MQG rallied 0.7% with insurers and other financials doing well, QBE up 1.1% and GQG up 0.4%. REITs a little weaker, GMG off 0.1% with healthcare doing well, CSL up 1.2% and RMD up 1.1%. Industrials mixed, WTC off 0.3% ...