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ASX 200 fell 24 points to 8807 (0.3%) to be up 1.7% for the week. Not too shabby. As usual it was the perennial war between banks and resources. Banks down with CBA slipping %, results next week and the Big Bank Basket down to $279.64 (-0.8%). Insurers walloped, QBE down 8.8% on poor results. SUN off 3.2% and IAG sliding 2.7%. Other financials falling hard too GQG down 14.6% on FUM levels falling and performance lagging, HUB dropped 2.0% and PNI took a break, down 5.3%. REITs flat, healthcare slid, CSL running into reality, down 1.8% and PME falling 3.6% as TLX continued to drift lower. Industrials too fell, REA down 1.1% and ALL off 1.8% with LNW falling 11.2% on plans to delist from Nasdaq. Tech fell, XRO down 1.4% and 360 dropping 4.2% with the All Tech Index down 0.7%.Resources were bid, Iron ore a lithium together with gold miners in the green. BHP up 0.9% with FMG rising 1.8%. NST bounced another 4.0% with NEM cruising 2.2% higher, LYC jumped 3.8% and PLS up 9.0%, buyers cover shorts as lithium pricing recovered. LTR returned from a mega upsized raise of $316m with the Chinese taking a slice and the Australian government, the stock unchanged. Coal stocks better, NHC up 2.5% and WHC rising 3.1%. Uranium stocks slightly firmer. PBH up 4.6% as its board recommended Mixi's offer.In corporate news, IRE bounced 12.2% on takeover approach from Blackstone at 1050c, QBE massacred, XYZ showed a clean pair of heels on a good result, NCK too better by 6.9% on numbers.Nothing on the economic front locally. Asian markets mixed, Japan up 1.7% to new highs. China modestly lower and HK falling 1.0%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street recorded a mixed session. Earnings by Eli Lilly disappointed and Trump said he'll nominate Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Stephen Miran to serve out the remaining term of Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler, while searching for a longer term replacement. S&P 500 down 0.08%, Nasdaq up 0.35%. Dow dropped at the open, and maintained that level throughout the day. Closed near low, down 224 points. Mixed sector performance. Utilities, Materials and REITs all rose despite bond yields ticking up, rotation into defensives. Healthcare worst performer again, Eli Lilly's disappointing results didn't help, Trump's threats to hike tariffs on pharmaceuticals to 250% within 18 months also a continued headwind. Financials and Energy rounded out the bottom three performing sectors.ASX to fall. SPI futures down 25 points (-0.28%).Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
ASX 200 fell slightly off record highs to 8831 off 12 (0.2%). A mixed session with banks slipping a little, CBA down 0.5% and the Big Bank Basket at $281.90 (). Financials dragged lower, MQG down 0.8% and ASX falling hard, off 8.6%, on cost blow outs on CHESS and other issues, AMP rose 4.8% after a broker call rethink on results. REITs firm, SCG up 0.8% and SGP up 0.9% with industrials mixed, BXB down 3.3% and QAN off 1.1% as retail stocks firmed, JBH up 1.8% and ALL up 1.5%. Travel stocks better, FLT up 3.1% and WEB rising 2.3%. LNW fell 2.0% on plans to end Nasdaq listing. Tech better, WTC up 0.9% and TNE pushing on another 0.8%. Resources were a mixed lolly bag, iron ore weaker, gold miners better on a post Diggers glow. NST up 1.5% and NEM up 1.0% with WGX raising guidance and rising 5.1%. Lithium major PLS up 3.8% with LTR in a halt as it raises around $266m at 73c. Rare earth stocks still in demand. Oil and gas, becalmed, uranium stocks firmed with BOE starting to recover. PDN up 3.4% and coal stocks moving higher. In corporate news, the government has invested $50m in LTR, NEU hitting highs on Daybue sales in the US. On the economic front, reciprocal tariffs are now in. Local BoP figures showed a rebound to a $5.4bn surplus on stronger coal and gold exports. Asian markets firmed, Japan up 0.6%, HK up 0.6% and China unchanged. 10-year yields steady at 4.24%Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street recorded a positive session as Apple jumped 5.1% after pledging to invest $100Bn in domestic manufacturing while positive earning beats boosted risk-on sentiment. S&P 500 up 0.73%, Nasdaq up 1.21%. Dow dropped at the open, but recovered within the first hour and remained steady, falling a little just before the close. Closed mid-range, up 81 points. Mixed sector performance. Cyclicals the top performer, Amazon gaining 4.0% and Tesla rising 3.6% boosted the sector. Staples and Tech also saw gains of over 1.0%. Healthcare worst performer. Uncertainty of tariffs continues to weigh heavily on sector, not helped by Trump's latest threats to hike tariffs on pharmaceuticals to 250% within 18 months. Energy followed oil down, and REITS dipped as yields inched up following a weaker than expected 10Y auction.Resources up. Weakening dollar a boost. Oil fell to 8-week low as Trump's talks with Putin raised doubts about US sanctions on Russia. Copper, nickel, aluminium and zinc all gained.ASX to fall. SPI futures down 24 points (-0.27%). AMP and LNW results.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
The ASX 200 stormed higher to finish up 73 points or 0.8%. New record high. Up 2% in the last two sessions as every major sector save for Utilities finished in the green. Resources and Energy led thanks to a broad-based rally across all major commodities. Iron ore, copper, gold, uranium, oil stocks all running hot. Gold best despite bullion falling 0.4%. Stronger USD to blame. Lithium mixed as some profit taking crept in.Discretionary Stocks followed. Resuming their recent uptrend. Two big up days now on the trot. WES and ALL up 1.6% and 1.9%. JBH down 1.3%. Breaking its six-day win streak. REITs strong as CWL, CIP and BWP all reported. CIP best up 3.4%. Banks in the mid-pack thanks to the CBA up 1%. ANZ missed out only rising 0.1%. MQG (+0.5%) still going sideways. Tech similar despite the weak Nasdaq lead. Health Care up 0.55%. CSL (+0.9%) and PME (+1.1%) both up while RMD (-1.5%) took a break. NAN rose 4.6% on FDA approval news while TLX (+0.3%) failed to bounce despite brokers saying enough is enough.REA finished up 6.9% on full year results. Best in the Top 100 with NWS (+5.1%) close behind. Reporting earnings up 14%. PNI shot up 9.5% on excellent FUM numbers. Best in the Top 200. Dow futures up 0.4%. Nasdaq up 0.3%. Bond yields up since the open. China slightly higher while Japan is up 1%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street recorded a negative session as the impact of tariffs came back into focus with US Services PMI flatlining, with businesses citing new import taxes, and corporate earnings and forecasts of Caterpillar and Yum Brands underwhelming due to tariffs. S&P 500 down 0.49%. Nasdaq down 0.65%. Dow dropped at the open, troughing in the first hour of trading, and then found strength throughout the rest of the session. Closed mid-range, down 62 points. Defensives tended to do best. Materials, REITs and Staples the top three performers. Utilities the weakest performer after consecutive days of outperformance, followed by more Growth sectors like Tech and Healthcare.ASX to rise. SPI futures up 14 points (+0.16%). Gold firm - REA NWS ResultsWant to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Cracking day with the ASX 200 up 107 points to 8770 (1.2%) as banks, tech and resources fired simultaneously. US markets were the catalyst, but local enthusiasm was the fuel. The banks roared ahead with CBA up 1.4% and the Big Bank Basket up to $280.63 (+1.0%). Financials generally firm, QBE up 2.4% and MPL rising 1.6% with XYZ up 3.0%. REITs too firm, GMG up 1.5% and SCG rising 0.8%, rate cut hopes helping the whole sector. Industrials also finding buyers, retail firmed, JBH up 1.8% and WES up 2.8% with SGH up 1.3% and FLT bouncing 1.5%. Tech stocks better too, WTC up 0.8% and XRO rallying 0.7%. Utilities were also form, ORG up 1.4%. In resource land, gold miners popped some corks, NST up 1.0% and NEM rising 4.1%. Rare earth stocks got a boost from media reports that a floor price would be put in place for product, LYC up 5.2% and ILU charging 8.7% ahead. MIN had a good day too. The iron ore sector was modestly higher, FMG up 0.5%. Oil and gas saw some buyers, BPT up 3.0% and WDS up 1.4% with uranium stocks slightly firmer. In corporate news, EOS went crazy on a big EU laser order, up 43.4% CCP defied the gloom and knocked the lights out, up 16.2% and ASB got a government tick pushing 7.9% higher. TPG announced that shareholders will be given cash back following the recent sale of its fibre business. TLX smashed 8.5% on higher operating costs.On the economic front, ANZ– Roy Morgan consumer numbers were very positive. Asian markets firmed, 10-year yields fell to 4.22%. US futures slightly firmer.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street jumped, recording its best day since May 27, as investors bought into the opportunities from Friday's sell-off following weak US jobs numbers and Trump's firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner for producing “rigged” numbers. Shows investor appetite for risk is still there, just looking for reasons or opportunities. S&P 500 up 1.47%. Nasdaq up 1.95%. Dow jumped at the open, and remained steady throughout the day. Closed near high, up 585 points. Broad sector performance. Tech the best performer, up over 2%. Meta, Alphabet, Nvidia all gained over 3% without major news – just strong appetite to enter these names at slight discounts. Utilities and Materials also did well, easing yields helping the former, and stellar conviction in the US economy helping the latter. Healthy to see top performing sectors being a mixture of growth and defensives. At the opposite end, Energy followed oil down and Staples recorded minor losses.SPI up 88 - Gold steady - CCP ResultsWant to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
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The ASX 200 fell hard down 81 points to 8663 (-0.9%) to close the week, pretty much where it started. Banks which had been holding their end up, succumbed to gravity with CBA down 1.6% and NAB falling 1.2% as the Big Bank Basket dropped to $277.82 (-1.3%). MQG fell hard down 1.7% with insurers also under pressure, QBE down 1.3% and SUN off 1.5%. REITs eased back, GMG down 1.5% and SCG off 0.5% with industrials weak across the board. WES fell 0.9% and ALL down 1.2% with patches of green in retail, JBH up 0.8%. FLT bounced back a little up % and QAN up 0.3%. Tech stocks smacked hard, WTC down 2.6% and XRO falling 3.5% with the All-Tech Index down 1.8%. Healthcare hit with CSL down 2.5% on tariff news. Resources which have been hurtie all week saw some buyers return. Iron ore picked up in Asia, BHP unchanged and FMG up 1.1%. Rare earths saw some buying LYC up 3.3% and MIN up 4.4% in the lithium space. PLS too rallied 4.1%. Gold miners fell, EVN down 0.8% and NEM off 0.5%. Uranium stocks tried to find some support after the fallout of the BOE downgrade this week. PDN up 0.5% BOE down another 2.0%. Oil and gas flat. In corporate news, SGR dimmed 16.5% on news that the Brisbane deal was off. RMD up 1.0% on better-than-expected quarterly. SOL and BKW reported with decent dividends and a step closer to a marriage. DOW unchanged despite a new contract and BGL fell 4.3% on production worse than expected. In economic news, local PPI rose 0.7%. NFP tonight from US. 147k is the number.European futures down 0.6%. US Futures Dow down 166 and Nasdaq down 100Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street fell from early highs as earnings enthusiasm from Microsoft and Meta waned and Trump's August 1st tariff deadline loomed. S&P 500 down 0.37%, Nasdaq flat. Dow fell steadily throughout the day like the other indices, closing near low. Down 330 points. Most sectors down. Utilities best performer again while Tech was slightly positive. Divergence here – Meta (+11.3%) and Microsoft (+3.9%) rose following their results, Amazon (+1.7%) rose ahead of its, Apple (-0.7%) fell ahead of its, and semiconductors struggled. Healthcare once again struggled, down nearly 3.0%, as Trump sent a letter to the CEOs of 17 major pharmaceutical companies, demanding they lower their prices. Swift and strong reaction – Merck down 4.4%, Pfizer slid 2.3%, AstraZeneca dropped 1.4%, Novo Nordisk fell 3.2%, and GSK dipped 3.0%. REITs and Materials round out the bottom three for the second consecutive day.ASX to fall. SPI futures down 64 points (-0.74%). RMD Results.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
The ASX 200 fought back from early losses to close down only 14 points to 8743 (0.2%). Banks back with CBA up 0.5% and NAB rising 1.1% with the Big Bank Basket up to $281.36 (+0.5%). Financials firmed, HUB up 1.6% and QBE firing 0.5% ahead. REITS better, GMG rising 0.6% in better data centre hopes, Industrials firmed again, BXB up 0.6% and retail doing well, JBH pushing another 1.3% ahead, ALL bounced 2.4% with travel stocks under pressure as FLT downgraded guidance, off 7.3%. WEB fell 2.2% in sympathy. Tech rose as US tech led the way, WTC up 1.0% and TNE ahead by 1.9%. The All-Tech Index up 1.2%. Resources under pressure again as iron ore slid under $100 in Asian trade on Chinese PMI. BHP down 2.4% and RIO copping a drubbing down 3.6% as FMG fell 2.3%. Gold miners were also under pressure, NST down another 2.2% with EVN off 3.0% and NEM falling 1.6%. Lithium too unwinding in a hurry, PLS down 7.0% and LTR falling 4.9%. IGO continued to drop off 4.5% and LYC succumbed off 2.5%. Uranium shorts got stuck in again, BOE falling another 6.7% with PDN off 2.7% and oil and gas flat, BPT whacked on a quarterly update, off 9.3%.In corporate news, plenty of quarterlies out, AGL rose 0.1% on its grid battery project, CTT smashed 23.5% on tax changes on small parcels in the US, MIN crashed 7.1% on broker downgrades. In economic news, building approvals and retail sales. In China PMI came in below forecasts. 10-year yields steady at 4.27%Asian markets mixed again, Japan up 1.1%, China down 1.6% and HK down 1.5%. European futures up slightly. US Futures Dow up 141 and Nasdaq up 315.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street recorded a primarily negative session despite US GDP of 3% in Q2 as Fed Chair Jerome Powell cooled hopes of a rate cut in September, after holding them steady in July. Powell argued rates have not held back the economy and inflation remains elevated and a threat as tariffs work their way through the economy. S&P 500 down 0.12%, Nasdaq up 0.15%. Dow was flat and steady for most of the day but dropped following Powell's comments and then partially recovered. Finished middle of its range, down 172 points. Most sectors down. Utilities gained again despite rising yields while Tech also saw modest gains ahead of Meta and Microsoft's earning releases – very positive market reaction to both, up 11% and 7% in after-hours trading as of the time of writing. Materials worst performing sector as Trump's copper restrictions were not as sweeping as anticipated. REITs also struggled following Powell's comments and rising yields. Energy gave up some of its recent gains despite oil rising. All three sectors down over 1%.ASX to fall. SPI futures down 24 points (-0.28%). Meta and Microsft good results - After hours - US copper falls 19% - Gold down - Oil up.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
The ASX 200 rose 52 points to near record highs of 8756 (0.6%) after a benign CPI ensured we should get a rate cut in August. Familiar story, Banks firm with CBA up 1.6% and the Big Bank Basket up to $279.88 (+1.4%). MQG rose0.8 % with financials firm, as insurers rose surprisingly as yields slipped. QBE up 0.8% and SUN up 0.8%. GQG still feeling unloved. REIT boosted by lower rates with SGP up 2.2% and VCX rising 1.7%. Industrials too firm, BXB up 1.9% with JBH doing well as retail firmed, WOW and COL also better by around 2%. Tech mixed. In resources, gold miners were a mixed bag, EVN up 1.4% with PNR rising 1.9% and GMD up 0.8%. Iron ore stocks mixed, FMG better. RIO results after hours, down 1%. Lithium mixed as PLS had a good quarterly up 3.0% but IGO punished on a negative update, down 7.2%. Oil and gas stocks eased, uranium stocks mixed, BOE recovering 3.6%. In corporate news today, plenty of quarterlies, APX crushed on AI uncertainty, MIN rose 2.3% as it met its FY guidance. PNV rose 7.8% after earnings report.In economic news, CPI came in benign at 2.7% for core, hopes rose for a rate cut on 12th August. Asian markets mixed, Japan down 0.1%, China up 0.4% and HK down 0.6%. European market opening slightly higher. Waiting for Fed, tariff news and tech results. US futures slightly higher. Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street recorded a negative session as disappointing earnings weighed on markets and investors awaited the Fed's rate decision (tomorrow morning Australian time). Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple all report later in the week and their results will largely dictate market direction. S&P 500 down 0.3%, Nasdaq down 0.38%. Dow fell steadily until noon, where it plateaued, despite a brief spike, closing near the low. Down 205 points. Mixed sector performance. Rate-sensitive sectors such as REITS, Utilities and Defensives all did well as yields fell following a strong seven-year note auction ahead of the Fed's rate decision. Industrials was the worst performer, followed by Healthcare, with disappointing earnings within the sectors being the primary drivers of weakness.ASX to fall. SPI futures down 13 points (-0.15%). RIO this afternoon. MIN PLS ALX APX reports.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
The ASX 200 fought back from early losses to close up 7 points at 8705 (0.1%). Healthcare and industrials firmed, CSL up 0.5% and ALL up 0.5% with the banks slightly weaker. CBA down 0.4% and NAB up 1.2%. The Big Bank Basket down to $276.00 (-0.1%). Financials slid with GQG off 3.3% and ASX down 0.6%. ZIP fell 1.3% and REITS drifted lower. VCX off 1.6% and GMG mixed 0.4%. Resources once again weaker, iron ore bucked the trend with BHP up 0.3% and RIO unchanged. Gold miners eased, NEM off 1.3% and EVN down 0.6%. Some wins on quarterlies, OBM up 2.2% on results. Lithium stocks down slightly, LTR off 4.1% as it reported its quarterly. Uranium stocks continued to fallout, BOE down another 5.5% and PDN off 5.8%. Oil and gas better with WDS up 1.6% and STO up 2.1%. Coal stocks eased.In corporate news, VEA tumbled 6.4 as convenience revenue dropped. SFR up 1.6% a better than expected quarterly, LTR fell 4.1% on its report and TAH saw Aware Super exit its stake a few days ago. Asian markets: Japan down 0.9%, HK down 0.9% and China up 0.2%. The ASX 200 10-year yields steady at 4.33%. European markets set to open up 0.3%. US futures slightly higher. Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street recorded another modestly positive session as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh highs, boosted by US-EU trade deal, and excitement over some major corporate earnings this week including Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple. S&P 500 up 0.02%, Nasdaq up 0.33%. Dow dropped at open, recovered partially, then fell steadily from noon until the final half hour of trading when it regained some strength. Finished mid-range, closed down 64 points. Narrow sector performance. Energy the best performer, followed oil up which rose following US-EU trade deal and Trump's announcement he would shorten time given to Russia to end Ukraine war. Cyclicals and Tech also did well as risk appetite was reignited. Other sectors down. Yields up on US-EU trade deal, hurting rate sensitive sectors and boosting the outlook for global growth. REITS, Materials, Utilities all down.ASX to fall. SPI futures down 61 points (-0.7%). Resources to be pressured - Quarterlies abound.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
The ASX 200 closed up 31 points to 8698 (0.4%) as banks were back in the driving seat. CBA up 1.2% with the Big Bank Basket up to $276.18 (+0.9%). MQG rallied 1.0% as financials generally found some love. XYZ up 2.8% and MFG doing well, up 4.6%. RPL up 4.1% too. REITs doing well, GMG up 0.5% and SCG rising 0.8%. Industrials also firm, SGH up 2.2% with retail better, WES up 0.6 % and WOW up 0.8%. Tech better, WTC up 0.3% and the All-Tech Index up 1.0%. Healthcare too in demand, CSL up 1.0% on trade deal, RMD rising 1.0%. Old Skool platforms better too, CAR up1.7 % and REA rising 1.3%. Resources were mixed, the shocker from BOE falling 44.0% as it warned on future production. Shorts had a ball in PDN, DYL and lithium stocks tumbled as Asian prices dropped hard. LTR down 8.0% and PLS off 11.7%. Gold miners were mixed, NEM up 4.5% on broker upgrades, the rest in the doldrums, GMD down 1.8% and RMS off 4.4%. Coal stocks also smacked down, WHC and YAL hit hard on a court ruling.In corporate news, WTC has a new CEO, HLO rose 14.1% after an earnings upgrade. BUB too has a new CEO. Nothing on the economic front.Asian markets mixed, Japan down 1%, HK up 0.4% and China up 0.1%. 10-year yields steady at 4.34%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall St managed a broad rally on Friday night as optimism over a US/EU trade deal boosted the S&P 500 (+0.4%) to a fresh record high. That deal has now been done - described as the "Least worst" deal for the EU. Devil in the detail. 112 S&P 500 companies reported results last week - average earnings growth was better-than-expected at 6.4% compared to 4.9% expected. Google was up 4.4%, Tesla down 4.1%, Intel down 10.4% and Texas Instruments down 14.6%. US Futures this morning are higher with the S&P 500 futures up 0.37% and the NASDAQ futures up 0.19%.ASX set to open near flat. SPI futures down 5 points. Quarterlies in focus. WTC has a new CEO.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
The ASX dropped another 43 points to 8667 (0.5%) in a quiet trading day. Down 1% for the week. Not much fresh news around. Both banks and resources slipped. Iron ore miners under a little pressure after gains this week, BHP down 1,9% with RIO off 0.8% and FMG back down 3.4%. Gold miners fell too as quarterlies dropped. Diggers and Dealers kicks off 4th August. NST fell another 2.8% and EVN down 3.2% with a good quarterly from NEM kicking it 3.8% higher. Copper and lithium stocks lid, LTR down 2.1% and SFR down 1.6%. Oil and gas better, WDS up 3.7% and uranium mixed. Banks continue to suffer, CBA down 0.4% with the Big Bank Basket down to $273.63 (-0,4%) Financials eased, AMP down 4.8% with RPL posting good FUM and rose 9.0%. Industrials flat, tech flat too with the All-Tech Index down 0.1%. In corporate news, KMD up 4.4% on a new CFO, SDF down 1.5% as it lost its CFO! Nothing on the economic front. Asian markets eased. 10-year yields steady at 4.35%.European markets open unchanged. Results in focus. Trump heading to Scotland. Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street recorded a modestly positive session as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh highs, boosted by positive Alphabet results which fuelled continued AI optimism. S&P 500 up 0.07%, Nasdaq up 0.18%. Dow dropped at open, recovered partially, and subsequently slowly fell throughout the day. Finished near low, down 316 points. Mixed sector performance. Energy the best performer, followed oil up which rose following US crude supply concerns. Tech second best performer, Alphabet results a boost, rose 1.0%, positive contagion. Industrials and Financials also recorded modest gains. At the opposite end, Tesla results caused the EV maker to dive 8.2%, dragging Cyclicals down. Materials and Staples saw more modest losses.In corporate news, still dominated by earnings reports, yesterday's reports were primarily weak outside of AI and tech related news. UnitedHealth sank 4.8% after disclosing cooperation with a DOJ probe into its Medicare business, with both civil and criminal investigations in play. IBM plunged 7.6% as weak software sales dragged down second-quarter results. Honeywell slipped 6.2% despite beating estimates and lifting guidance. And American Airlines dropped 9.6% after flagging a sharp third-quarter loss, blaming soft domestic travel.Resources up again, strong week, even a rising dollar couldn't stop them. Oil up on US supply worries. Iron ore up another 0.5%, sustained enthusiasm from the news of China's mega-dam project. Copper, nickel, tin all recorded modest gains too.ASX to fall. SPI futures down 37 points (-0.43%).Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
The ASX 200 drifted 28 points lower to 8709 (-0.3%) as Michele Bullock's lunch time speech partly dashed rate cut hopes for August. Banks flat with CBA unchanged and the Big Bank Basket at $274.86 (+0.2%). MQG had a nasty day as its AGM saw selling down 5.1% as the CFO retired and earnings softened. Other financials also under a little pressure, CGF down 2.9% and QBE off 1.2%. ZIP had a good day up 4.7%. REITs slid on higher rates, GMG down 0.8% and GPT off 1.2%. Industrials pretty flat too. Tech eased back, XRO down 1.2% and TNE off 2.3%. CPU dropped 3.3% with BXB falling 1.5%. TLS also slipping away with healthcare stocks remaining firm, CSL up 1.5% again.Resources mixed, LYC up 5.0% on a JV as MIN gained 4.7% on lithium buying and LTR turned from early losses to close up 3.2%. FMG production numbers were solid, pulling out of hydrogen also a positive up 4.3%. Gold miners lid, NST down 2.4% and EVN off 2.7%. Uranium mixed, BOE fell 6.4% on resignation of CEO, PDN recovered slightly. Coal saw sellers back.In corporate news, BAP was punished for a triple whammy of director resignations, bad debts and earnings downgrade, finishing down 28.4%. DRO fell 5.9% after another order win, CMM off 3.4% as it bid for WA8. In economic news, Bullock's speech trimmed rate cut hopes. Asian markets solid. Japan up 1.9% on trade deal relief. HK up 0.4%. China up 0.4%. 10-year yields up to 4.37%. US futures mixed.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street recorded a positive session as the EU and the US appeared to edge closer to a trade deal – believed to be similar to the deal penned with Japan. 15% broad tariff which could extend to cars. S&P 500 up 0.78%, Nasdaq up 0.61%. Dow steadily rose throughout the day. Closed near high, up 508 points. Strong and broad sector strength. REITS flat, otherwise all positive. Healthcare once again led the charge upwards, 4% in two days, tariff optimism a boost – pharmaceutical tariffs still yet to be announced but EU developments an indirect benefit. Energy also did well despite oil falling. Similarly, Utilities and Financials rose despite yields ticking up. Whole market enthused by EU-US developments.ASX to rise. SPI futures up 18 points (+0.21%). Quarterlies in Focus. FMG, MQG AGM.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
The ASX 200 closes up 60points at a record high of 8737 (0.7%). Resources firm but not charging, iron ore coming off the boil slightly, BHP up 0.8% with FMG up 2.3%. Gold miners were better, NEM up 1.9% and EVN rising a more modest 0.9%. S32 rallied 3.0% with ILU also doing well on production numbers, up 4.1%. Lithium stocks slipped with PLS down 2.4% and LTR off 3.6%. Oil and gas mixed, WDS up 1.5% on production numbers, STO down 0.8% and coal stocks soaring, WHC up 6.5% and NHC up 2.1%. Uranium under pressure with PDN down 11.3% on production report. Banks found buyers, CBA up 0.5% and ANZ outperforming again up 2.5% with the Big Bank Basket up to $274.18 (+0.8%). Financials firmed, ASX up 1.3% and insurers better, AMP saw profit taking off 1.8%. REITs firmed, healthcare better, CSL back in the green up 0.6% and RHC rising 3.2% with TLX getting whacked 15.1% on SEC inquiry. Industrials firm across the board, REH up 3.8% and JBH up 1.8% with retailers better, tech mixed, WTC up 0.8% and the All-Tech Index rose 0.3%. In corporate news, VUL rallied 3.7% on funding news, ALD rose 3.3% on resilient NZ earnings. Nothing on the economic front locally. Japanese trade deal in focus. Asian markets mixed. Japan up 3.9% on trade deal. HK up 1.4%. China up 0.6%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street mixed overnight as markets digested earnings reports, anticipates further reports, and watched for signs of progress in trade talks. S&P 500 up 0.06%, Nasdaq down 0.39%. Dow was choppy in the early session but found strength from about noon to consistently rise. Closed near high, up 179 points. Broad sector strength, only Tech was down, Texas Instruments cautious earnings forecasts sent chip sector tumbling after hours, market seemed to anticipate the disappointing results, Nvidia down 2.5%. Healthcare led the charge upwards after recent weakness, up almost 2%. REITS, Utilities and Financials all did well as yields eased again, Trump's continued attacks on the Fed having their impact. Cyclicals also boosted by a 1.1% rise for Tesla ahead of its earnings today (tomorrow morning our time).ASX to rise. SPI futures up 40 points (+0.46%). Gold up 1% - Resources to continue to outperform. BHP has now outperformed CBA by +25% in less than a month.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
The ASX 200 finished up 9 points to 8677 as the initial rally fizzled out. More the sellers turned up in spades for the banking sector again. CBA crushed 3.1% with the Big Bank Basket down to $272.11 (-2.6%), under serious pressure again as the money flowed to resources. BHP up 2.6% and RIO charging ahead up 3.4%. Gold miners also back in demand, NST up 1.3% and NEM rising 2.8%. Lithium stocks on pause as were rare earths, LYC down 0.1% and graphite stocks taking a breather. SYR fell 9.3% and NVX off 0.8%. Oil flat and uranium falling a little. The industrials were flat, WES off 0.8% and BXB down 0.9% with SGH putting on the Ritz up 1.3%. Healthcare doing well as CSL hit a 4-month high, up 3.4% with PME up 2.1%. REITs firmed, tech better, XRO up 0.6% after SPP pricing period finishes, WTC up 1.4% and the All-Tech Index up 0.2%. In corporate news, IFL rose 12.2% as CC Capital agreed a 480c cash scheme. PPT up 0.7% on restructure plans.In economic news, RBA minutes continued to show caution and gradual moves. Consumer confidence fell 0.2% last week to 86.3 points, according to the ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence index, as households were less optimistic about financial conditions.Asian markets mixed, Japan down 0.3% after holiday. HK up 0.5%. China up 0.8%.10-year yield eases to 4.30%Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street recorded a positive session, although it couldn't maintain its early highs, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at new highs, ahead of Big Tech earnings kicking off this Wednesday with Alphabet and Tesla reporting. S&P 500 up 0.14%, Nasdaq rose 0.38%. Dow rose at open, peaked and plateaued from midday to 2pm, and fell for the rest of the session, closing near the low. Down 19 points. Tech led the way upward. Optimism ahead of earnings, demonstrated by Alphabet rising 2.7% before Wednesday. Materials also did well, following resources upwards. Cyclicals another strong performer, Amazon rising 1.4% helped to boost the sector. At the opposite end of the ladder, Energy slipped and followed oil downward. Healthcare also continued its recent struggles, uncertainty around Trump's tariffs on sector a persistent drag.Resources up, weaker dollar a boost. Oil down, modest reaction to EU's latest sanctions against Russia, viewed as having little impact. Iron ore up 3%, hitting 5 month high, boosted by news of China's mega-dam project and stronger steel margins. Copper, nickel, tin all recorded gains of over or close to 1%.ASX to rise. SPI futures up 14 points (+0.16%).Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
The ASX 200 dropped 89 points to 8668 (-1.0%) giving back Friday's gains as banks came under intense pressure. The Big Bank Basket dropped to $279.24 (2.6%). CBA and WBC leading the sector down with other financials also in the spotlight. MQG fell 1.4% with ASX of 2.1% and IFL down 5.8% as the company updated the CC Capital bid. Insurers fell hard too, QBE down 1.9% and IAG off 1.4% with the REIT sector falling hard, GMG down 0.8% and CHC down 2.3%. Industrials also under the knife, WES off 1.0% with CPU down 1.2% and retail falling, JBH off 1.5% and APE down 3.6%. Travel stocks falling to earth, FLT down 3.0% and WEB off 2.5% with ALL down 1.4%. Tech stocks mixed, WTC up 1.9% and XRO off 0.7% on last day for SPP.Resources were better again, BHP, RIO and FMG did well as China announced a new dam and iron ore continued higher in Asian trade. Lithium stocks squeezed higher, LTR up 11.4% and PLS rising 4.1%. Graphite and rare earths also still in demand, SYR up 17.8% and LYC up 1.4%. Gold miners saw selling, NEM up 0.5%, NST down 1.5% and EVN off 1.2%. Oil and gas slightly firmer, WDS up 1.4% with uranium stocks also doing well, PDN up 2.3% and coal up too.In corporate news, AMP jumped 9.8% on update, XYZ rose 11.2% on US Index inclusion. S32 rose 4.5% on FY production guidance. Nothing on the economic front, China left rates unchanged. Asian markets modestly higher. Japan closed for Marine Day.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street recorded a rather flat session after briefly dipping following Trump's updated threats to the EU regarding tariffs – the Financial Times reported that Trump wants a minimum tariff between 15-20%. Markets tiring of having to read between tariff headlines. S&P 500 flat, up 0.3% for the week. Nasdaq also flat, but up 1.4% for the week. Dow fell at open and was subdued for much of the session. Down 142 points, down 487 for the week. Mixed sector performance. Energy followed oil down while Healthcare also flat – renewed focus on tariffs a drag, US imports much of its pharmaceutical products from the EU. Utilities the best performer, strong recent run. Easing yields a boost to rate sensitive sector, REITS also in the top three performers. Cyclicals was the second best performer – strength of largest names pushed sector upwards, Amazon up 1.0%, Tesla up 3.2%.ASX SPI down 49 - AMP - S32 in focus.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
The ASX 200 exploded 118 points higher to 8757 (1.4%) as banks and resources caught a wave of buying. BHP production numbers, coupled with iron ore gains in Asia, helped the Big Australian up 3.0%. RIO up 1.8% with FMG lagging only up 0.5%. Lithium and graphite stocks flew, LTR up 10.1% and PLS rallying another 8.6%, with MIN up 4.8% and ILU rising 5.0%. Graphite stocks were in demand, SYR up 25.9%, and TLG up 10.0%. Gold miners found some love late in the day, NST up% % with EVN rising % but uranium stocks dipping slightly. Industrials firmed across the board, WES up 1.4% with TCL up 0.9% and SGH rising 3.0%. Healthcare is too in demand, CSL rallying 3.6% on a broker report, and MSB is living up to its name on revenue, up 34.6%. Tech stocks are better, WTC up 1.2%, and XRO rising 1.0%. Banks, as usual, didn't want to miss out. CBA up 0.9% with WBC rising 1.8% and MQG up 1.3%. The Big Bank Basket up to $286.78 (+1.1%). Financials are also in demand, IFL is better by 5.8% on reports that a deal is close. Insurers rose, REITS better, GMG up 1.5%, and SGP up 0.9%.In corporate news, ALX fell 0.4% on US supreme court news, FBU rose 3.0% on a business update. Nothing on the economic front local.Asian markets mixed, Japan down 0.2% ahead of weekend election, HK up 0.8% and China up 0.4%. 10-year yields steady at 4.33%Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street recorded a positive session against a backdrop of positive economic surprises. Retail sales rising more than expected and jobless claims falling, while major AI company Taiwan Semiconductors beat earnings expectations. S&P 500 up 0.54%, hitting new highs. Nasdaq up 0.75%. Dow started volatile, seesawing up and down, but found consistent strength from about 1pm onwards. Ended near high, up 230 points. Strong sector breadth. REITS flat and Healthcare dropped after being top performer yesterday, otherwise all sectors up. Financials the best performer, boosted by strong earnings this week. Industrials and Cyclicals followed, both economically sensitive, earnings and retail sales both pointing to the resilience and strength of the US consumer.ASX to rise. SPI futures up 32 points (+0.37%). BHP Production report - Graphite to shine.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
The ASX 200 marched back 77 points to 8639 (0.9%), new highs as jobs numbers opened the doors to an August rate cut. Banks led the charge, nothing new there, with CBA up % and the Big Bank Basket up to $283.65 (+1.5%). MQG rallied 0.9% with other financials doing well, GQG bouncing back 1.8% with IFL up 2.3% and XYZ gaining 5.1%. REITs firmed too on lower rates, GMG up 0.8% and SCG up 1.9%. Healthcare better too, COH up 2.3% and RHC rising 1.7%. Industrials firmed, CPU up 3.0% with ALL rallying 0.6% and the tech stocks better, XRO up 1.7% and WTC rising 0.4%. Retailers better too, HVN up 2.4% and LOV up 1.7%. In resources, FMG rose 0.3% with RIO up 0.5% as iron ore hit a two-month high. A little bounce in lithium, PLS up 1.9% and LTR rising 1.8% after early losses. Gold miners weakened despite a bullion rise. NEM up 1.6% and NST off 0.5%. Rare earths took a breather. Uranium stocks flat, as was oil and gas.In corporate news, CAR had a trading update, and the CEO resigned, falling 2.9%. PBH saw another bid from BBT. Some quarterlies in GMD and STO.In economic news, Jobs numbers worse that forecasts with only 2k new jobs instead of 20k and unemployment rose to 4.3%.Asian markets firmed as 10-year yields dipped to 4.35%. Asian markets mixed. Japan up 0.2%, HK up 0.2%, China up 0.4%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street recorded a modestly positive session despite major indices such as the S&P500 and the Nasdaq falling over 1% after Bloomberg reported that Trump would fire Fed chair Jerome Powell – Trump quickly denied the rumours, settling markets. S&P 500 up 0.32%, Nasdaq up 0.25%. Dow started flat, sharply dived on the Powell rumours, and recovered after Trump denied them, steadily rising from there. Closed near high, up 231 points. Strong sector breadth. Cyclicals flat and Energy followed oil down, otherwise all sectors up. Healthcare the best performer. Boosted by Johnson & Johnson, which rose 6.2% after its strong earnings guidance which halved expectations for tariff-related costs. REITS and Financials next best performers, yields fell, and multiple earnings beating expectations, although the individual companies had mixed responses – Goldman Sachs (+0.9%), Bank of America (-0.3%), Morgan Stanley (-1.3%). Resources down, weaker dollar couldn't boost them. Oil down again, US inventory build increasing supply without rise in demand. Copper modestly down 0.2%, nickel and lead down over 1%.ASX to rise. SPI futures up 54 points (+0.63%).Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
The ASX 200 fell 69 points to 8562 after a record yesterday. Banks were weak on proposed RBA charges changes, CBA off % with the Big Bank Basket down to $279.26 (-1.5%) NAB under extra pressure on CEO issues, down 3.4%. Financials generally eased back, MQG off 0.8% and insurers down, QBE off 1.0%. REITs too under pressure with GMG down 0.2% and SCG falling 0.5%. Healthcare mixed, CSL fell 1.3% on US tariff issues on pharmas, PME up 1.7% and FPH slightly firmer. Industrials mostly lower, TCL off 0.7%, ALL down 1.7% and WOW and COL easing back as did TLS. Utilities pulled back as ORG fell 1.1% and AGL down 0.8%. Tech gained, WTC up 0.6%.In resources, it was all about rare and critical metals. News of Apple's investment rocked the sector to the core, with good gains across the board. ILU rose 4.3% with LYC flat, even ARU rose 4.9% with MEI up 14.3%. Gold miners fell on NEM news, quarterlies doing nothing to help on profit taking after rises yesterday. NST falling 2.2% EVN down 2.3% on quarterly and WAF down 3.4%. Lithium stocks held up relatively well. BHP down 0.7% despite iron ore hitting $100 in Singapore. Uranium stocks up again, PDN up 3.3% and BOE up 3.3%. Oil and gas flat.In corporate news, LLC fell 1.7% on a luxury development news. RIO up 0.2% on quarterly and CEO change.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street recorded a mixed session as most sectors fell although news of Nvidia's planned resumption of sales of its H20 AI chip to China boosted the stock, helping to lift the Nasdaq. In broader economic news, tariff uncertainty continued to weigh on stocks and the latest US CPI reading showed tariff-induced price increases starting to appear, rising 0.3% in June, up from 0.1% in May, as expected. July and August will show further tariff-related figures begin to appear in hard economic data as many businesses were previously selling pre-tariff bought stock. S&P 500 down 0.4%, Nasdaq up 0.18%. Dow steadily fell from the open, ended near the low. Down 436 points. Narrow sector performance with only Tech recording gains. Nvidia news boosted stock 4.0% and helped other Tech stocks with Broadcom rising 1.9% and Microsoft gaining 0.6%. Inflation data ticked up which hurt rate-sensitive sectors. Economically sensitive sectors and indices also fell as tariff uncertainty continues, Materials down over 2% and the Russell 2000 fell 2.0% too.Resources mixed, stronger dollar after the CPI reading a drag. Oil dropped as Trump ‘s 50 day deadline to Russia to agree a peace deal with Ukraine or face new sanctions eased any immediate supply concerns. Copper made modest gains, nickel rose 1% while zinc fell by 1%.ASX to rise. SPI futures down 68 points (-0.79%).Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
The ASX 200 drove 60 points higher at a new record of 8630 (+0.7%). Banks rallied with the Big Bank Basket up to $283.45 (+0.5%). Other financials also in demand, MQG up 1.4% and ASX up 0.9% with insurers rising, QBE up 1.2% and MPL rallying 1.0%. REITs back in demand, GMG up 1.1% with SCG rising 0.5%. Healthcare too doing well, CSL leading the charge, up 3.8% with RMD up 0.7% and PME putting on 2.4%. Industrials firmed reversing yesterday's losses, BXB up 0.9% and QAN rising 1.6%. Retail mixed, LOV up 2.0% but other slipping. Gaming stocks better, ALL up 1.2%. Tech sector a standout with WTC up 1.8% and XRO bouncing 1.1%. The All Tech Index up 1.8%.Defence stocks continue to soar, DRO up 14.8%. In resources, a mixed picture BHP, RIO and FMG all falling around 1% on iron ore slipping. Gold miners were better with NEM up 1.1% and NST up 1.5%. Lithium stocks depressed, PLS down 4.6% and MIN falling 1.0%. Uranium stocks doing well, PDN up 7.9% on a broker upgrade. Rare earth stocks also in demand. In corporate news, HUB rose to record highs on new FUM inflows. TYR fell 2.7% on RBA moves to cancel fees for consumers.In economic news, Chinese GDP rose to 5.2% higher than expected and local consumer confidence rose. US CPI data tonight. Asian markets mixed with Japan up 0.3%, HK up 0.5% and China down 0.2%. 10-year yields at 4.38%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street recorded a modestly positive session against a backdrop of continued tariff uncertainty and threats and renewed Trump pressure on Powell to cut rates and/or step down. S&P 500 up 0.14%, Nasdaq up 0.27%. Dow steadily rose from the open, in a choppy morning session but found consistency toward the end of the day. Finished near the high, up 88 points. Financials best performing sector, Q2 earnings seasons kicks off tomorrow Australian time, expected to be positive. REITS, a correlated sector and once part of Financials in GICS classification, was the second best performer, followed then by Industrials and Utilities. Energy the worst, followed oil down lower.Resources down. Oil dropped as Trump gave Russia 50 days to agree a peace deal or face new sanctions. Stronger dollar did not help resources. Copper, nickel and tin all fell.ASX to rise. SPI futures up 51 points (+0.6%). Bitcoin hit new highs at over $120k, up 2.2%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
The ASX 200 ended down 10 points at 8570 as the move out of banks to resources continued. Banks eased slightly with the Big Bank Basket down to $282.02 (-0.4%). ANZ the worst of the four with MQG up 0.2% and AMP rising 1.4%. BNPL XYZ and ZIP fell 2.8% on JP Morgan moves on charges, REITs firmed ever so slightly, GMG up 0.3% and industrials eased, CPU down 3.0% with QAN off 0.9%, SGH down 0.8% and ORG falling 0.9%. Retailer flat and tech slipping, XRO continuing to fall, WTC down 1.3%. Resources saw buyers again, BHP up 0.9% as iron ore closed on US$100 in Singapore. Lithium stocks rallied from a lacklustre open as shorts covered again. PLS up 6.5% and LTR rising 3.1%. MIN up 1.5% with feet in both camps. Gold miners too back in demand, NST rallied 1.7% with NEM up 1.7% and EVN rising 1.9%. Oil and gas firmed, and uranium powered ahead as shorts covered. BOE up 2.0% and PDN up 2.9%. In corporate news, ASK on the end of a 165c bid. CCX fell 1.2% on a trading update, issues in US hurting. DRO jumped 17.0% on increased R&D spending, HSN rallied 10.9% on business update. Nothing on the economic front locally but Chinese exports showed promise.Asian markets firm but not spectacular. HK up 0.4%.10-year yields up to 4.36%Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall St drifted down on Friday night. Tariff talk dampening sentiment but no major damage. S&P 500 down 0.33%, closing near the high. Nasdaq down 0.22%. Dow off 279 points. Small Caps underperformed. Off 1.03%. Stocks held up surprisingly well considering the 35% tariff threat on Canada and 15%-20% blanket tariffs which came in addition to Brazil's 50% hit, 50% on copper and uncertainty over what will happen with the EU.The bloc received its letter from Trump on Saturday night. 30% tariffs to be imposed on most imports. Mexico receiving the same treatment. EU leaders said they will suspend any immediate retaliation and extend existing countermeasures until early August in a desire to avoid tit-for-tat escalation. Countermeasures against steel, aluminium and blanket tariffs had been set to expire today. The EU is facing conflicting interest as some members (like Germany) want a quick deal to safeguard its industries while others (like France) don't want to give in to cheap concessions. This was evident over the weekend in commentary from the two heads. Merz saying he was ‘really committed' to finding a trade solution with the US, Marcon saying the EU needs to ‘assert the Union's determination to defend European interests resolutely', pointing to anti-coercion trade production measures. Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
The ASX 200 drifted 9 points lower to 8580 (0.1%) as we wait and see what the weekend brings on tariff news. Banks eased back with CBA down 0.5% with the Big Bank Basket down to $283.17 (). MQG fell 1.5% and insurers also under pressure. REITS slipped, GMG down 1.8% with SCG off 1.3% as yields rose to 4.33%. Healthcare eased, CSL down another 0.6% with FPH falling 1.7%. Industrials also on the wane with WES down 0.7% and ALL down 1.1% with the techs under pressure too. XRO falling again by 1.5%. Retailers in trouble too, JBH down 2.1% and LOV down 2.5%. The bright spot was resources. Iron ore and rare earths. BHP up 2.8% as iron ore prices rose again, RIO up 2.3% with LYC up 16.7% and ILU flying 22.9% on US Pentagon news on MP Materials. Lithium stocks also doing well, LTR up 1.3% and PLS rising 1.6% with MIN storming 7.8% ahead. Gold miners sagged, NST continued its drop, down 2.2% and EVN off 1.5%. STO fell 0.9% on broker research on bid, coal better, WHC up 2.7% and uranium flat.In corporate news, JLG rallied 22.6% on news that PE is bidding 400c in a scheme. VNT fell 1.9% on a new fibre upgrade contract. ASM jumped 8.4% on a scoping study for Dubbo project. Nothing on the economic front. Asian markets were mixed, with Japan up 0.1%, HK up 1.5% and China up 0.7%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
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The ASX 200 rose 51 points to 8589 (+0.6%). Banks were strong again with CBA up 0.8%, the Big Bank Basket up to $284.27 (+0.8%). Financials were firm with MQG up 0.4% and PNI up 1.8%. Insurers were mixed with MPL up 1.2% and NHF better. REITs firmed with GMG up 0.9% and VCX up 1.2%. Industrials better as BXB rallied 1.5% with TCL up 1.0% as CPU up 2.1%. Tech was mixed, with the All -Tech Index unchanged. Retail better too, JBH up 1.4% and LOV up 5.1% TPW up 1.8%. Resources better, led by BHP up 1.2% and FMG up 1.9%. Gold miners bounced back with NEM up 1.5% and PRU up 3.2%. Lithium stocks were also better with LTR up 6.7% and MIN up 3.7%. Uranium stocks eased again, BOE down 3% with PDN down 2.0%. In corporate news, IMR down 15.1% as approvals had fallen behind, AEL with board appointments.On the economic front, building approvals out today.Asian markets were mixed, with Japan down 0.7%, HK up 0.4% and China up 0.7%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
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The ASX 200 fell 52 points to 8539 (0.6%) as losses accelerated in the afternoon. Banks helped relatively firm with CBA losing only % with the Big Bank Basket down to $281.96 (-0.1%). MQG dropped 2.5% and insurers losing steam, SUN down 0.8% and IAG off 1.2%. Healthcare under pressure, CSL down 0.9% on US tariff moves, SIG fell 3.3% and TLX bucked the trend rising 5.6% on good US code news. REITS stumbled lower as yields rose, GMG down 2.6% and SGP off 1.5%. Industrials also eased back, TCL down 0.9% with BXB off 0.6% and SGH falling 1.1%. Retail a little better and tech easing back. In resources, gold miners got walloped as AUD bullion prices staggered lower, NST fell 3.4% with EVN off 7.0% and GMD down 5.6%. The big iron ore miners slipped, BHP down 1.0% and RIO down 0.6%. Lithium stocks better, PLS up 1.7% and LTR rising 5.6%. Oil and gas stocks a little better, coal too and uranium falling hard, PDN down 8.3% and BOE off 7.6%.In corporate news, LIC crashed 37.3% on the recent court ruling. TLX jumped on Gozellix news. Nothing locally on the economic front. In China, PPI fell more than forecast. Asian markets mixed with five new IPOs listing today in HK. 10-year yields jumped to 4.34%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street was mixed and choppy as markets awaited further clarity on US trade policy and country specific tariffs. Trump also announced he would place a 50% tariff on imported copper. S&P 500 down 0.07%, Nasdaq up 0.03%. Dow seesawed throughout the early hours of the open but settled from about 1pm toward the low. Finished down 166 points. Mixed sector performance. Energy and Materials the best two performers after being amongst the three worst yesterday – correction after sell-off. Healthcare also did well despite Trump stating that pharmaceutical tariffs could reach 200%. Tech was rather flat. Financials sold off, with Utilities behind them after being the best performer in the previous session.Another slow day regarding major corporate news. Will pick up during earnings season. Tesla rose 1.3% after seeing its single steepest daily fall in a month on Monday. Moderna jumped 8.8% as leading medical organisations filed a lawsuit that Robert F Kennedy and the Department of Health's Covid-19 vaccine policies pose a threat to public health. Wendy's (-0.1%) CEO Kirk Tanner left his post to join Hershey's (-3.2%).Resources mostly up. Oil hit two-week high after EIA announces US is to produce less oil this year than expected. US Copper shot up 10% after Trump announced his intention to tax imported copper 50%. News boosted base metal generally, zinc and aluminium both rose.ASX to fall. SPI futures down 9 points (-0.1%).Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
ASX 200 rose 1 point to 8591 as the RBA kept rates on hold. Bullock's press conference calmed nerves and prompted a late recovery from small losses. The AUD jumped and yields pushed higher on the news, but the reaction was relatively muted. Banks were steady with CBA up 0.8% and the Big Bank Basket up to $282.25 (+0.6%). Insurers were weaker, QBE down 0.6% and SUN off 0.6% as financials drifted lower. Industrials too drifted lower, SGH down 1.5% with PMV off 2.3% as WOW and COL slumped around 1.3%. REITs too fell as yields rose. SCG down 1.3% with GPT off 1.2%. Tech stocks slightly better, WTC up 0.4% and TNE up 1.1% with the All-Tech Index up 0.6%. Resources were mixed with BHP leading the iron ore miners down, off 0.9% with lithium slightly firmer, PLS up 2.1% and gold miners in demand again, NEM up 2.4% and GMD up 2.9% with OBM bouncing hard, up 8% after a huge sell-off. Oil and gas fell, uranium producers firmed, PDN up 0.8% and DYL up 2.6%. In corporate news, PTM rose 3.0% after agreeing to a merger with L1 Capital. On the economic front, the NAB business survey was better than expected. RBA on hold again. Timing, not direction the issue. 10-year yields 4.26%Asian markets better with Japan up 0.3%, China up 0.7% and HK up 0.6%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
Wall Street stumbled as Trump announced new tariff rates on Japan and South Korea of 25%, effective from August 1st, as tariffs return to the forefront of investors' minds. S&P 500 down 0.79%, Nasdaq down 0.92%. Dow fell at open, and continued to fall until about 1pm, remaining steady from there. Finished toward lows, down 422 points. All sectors excluding Utilities in the red. Cyclicals the worst performer, Tesla dragging it down after dropping 6.8%. Musk said he was stepping away from politics earlier this year to focus on a struggling Tesla and his recent U-turn, launching a new political party, has not been taken well. Energy and Materials second and third worst performer, economically sensitive sectors, global slowdown fears reignited by latest tariffs.Resources mostly down. Oil jumped after the announcement of US tariffs on Japan and South Korea. Dollar strengthened after announcement of tariffs which weighed down other resources. Nickel, aluminium, zinc and tin all shed over 1%.ASX to fall. SPI futured down 44 points (-0.51%).Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
ASX 200 drifted 14 points lower to 8589 (0.1%). CBA held up with the banks drifting slightly lower. The Big Bank Basket is down to $280.46 (-0.2%). Financials firmed in places, IFT up 3.1% and NWL rising 1.5%. REITS soft with GMG down 0.5% and SCG off 0.8 %. Industrials mixed, SGH up 1.0% with QAN rising 1.0% with retails slightly firmer as RBA looks to cut tomorrow. ORG was a standout up 6.8% on an Octopus update from the UK. In resources, Gold miners took a hit with production and costs weighing on NST, off 8.7%. Other golds follow lower with the bullion price off too. EVN down 2.2% and OBM falling 6.8%. Lithium once again depressed, PLS off 4.3% and LTR falling 5.3%, shorts back and selling. Uranium stocks mixed, BOE down 2.4% and DYL up 0.9% with coal better, Oil and gas mixed, WDS off 0.8% and STO up 0.4%. In corporate news, S32 down 0.6% on news of the sale of its Cerro Matso nickel project. MIN fell 2.0% as it named two new independent directors. Nothing on the economic front. Asian markets eased with Japan down 0.6%, China down 0.5% and HK off 0.3%.10-year yields rising to 4.19%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
European markets finished mixed Friday. Wall Street shut for the Independence Day Holiday. STOXX 600 down 0.48%. FTSE flat and Germany down 0.61% as EU envoys failed to reach a breakthrough on US trade negotiations. Banks and mining stocks the worst performers. Nasdaq up 1.6%. S&P 500 up 1.7% as the ‘buy everything' narrative continued this week which saw Trump's Bill signed into law, the US labour market show unexpected strength, and the financial year wrap up.Commodities mixed Friday. US copper shut but LME finished down 0.8%. Flat over the week, global copper stocks holding onto last week's huge gains (WIRE was up 8%).Brent down 0.5% as OPEC raised production. Middle East conflict all but forgotten.Iron ore gained for the 2nd week in a row on improved Chinese sentiment. BHP up 3.2% while RIO finished the week flat.SPI up 9 - US Futures ease Sunday night. Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
ASX 200 rose 7 points to close near to a record of 8603. Once again, we saw the sell-off in CBA down 0.9% with ANZ the main beneficiary up 0.8%. The Big Bank Basket fell to $281.10 (-0.3%). Financial services back in favour, NWL up 0.6% and PNI flying up 3.4%. HUB also doing well, insurers bouncing back slightly, REITs better with GMG up 0.9% and SCG up 1.1%. Healthcare also better, CSL up 0.7% and RMD up 1.4% with tech better, WTC up 1.1% and the All-Tech Index up 0.3%. Retail rose, AX1 up 2.8% and PMV rising 1.4%. Travel stocks better too. Resources were back on the nose. One day wonder? BHP down 1.4% with RIO off 1.3% and lithium stocks drooping, PLS off 0.7%. Gold miners were mixed, NEM up 0.4% and GMD down 1.2%. Oil and gas flat with profit taking in coal miners and uranium stalling.In corporate news, SLH up 23.3% as ACCC gives it the green light. MND up 0.7% on contract news, and RUL up 14.0%, doing well on an update. Nothing on the economic front.US Markets closed tonight. Futures off slightly.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services. Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.
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